Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Atlantic County

The Atlantic County Health Department says a raccoon tested positive for the virus on Wednesday, Jan. 31 after the animal was found on the 100 block of Asbury Avenue in Egg Harbor Township. The Daily Voice reports health officials were told about a dog that was brought to a veterinarian for a rabies booster after … Read more

AC Man Charged In Fraudulent Mail In Ballots Case

Political operative Craig Callaway was arrested Thursday and charged with procuring, casting and tabulating fraudulent mail-in ballots in the November 2022 general election. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the 64 year old is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in Camden. Callaway is a former Democratic City Council president who was convicted … Read more

Mays Landing Grammy Contender

Former Mays Landing resident songwriter and producer Camper, has already experienced a great deal of show business success by winning one Grammy Award and receiving six Grammy nominations by the age of 33 during an 18-year music career.Camper also hopes to win his second Grammy for co-writing and producing the Coco Jones RIAA platinum-certified single … Read more

Atlantic City Electric Scams

Atlantic City Electric is warning customers about potential scams after seeing an increase in fraud attempts last year.The company, along with its sister utility companies Delmarva Power and Pepco, reported more than 2,200 reported scam attempts in 2023, up 5% over the year before. The electric company says customers lost more than $205,000 last year, … Read more

Stone Harbor Parking Tickets

In Stone Harbor with a 1,600% jump in the number of parking tickets written last spring, and pleas from business owners in the 96th Street downtown, Borough Council members are looking for options to avoid the same from happening this year.That could include returning to using parking kiosks where the borough charges for parking. It’s … Read more

Two Arrested In Wildwood On Drug Charges

Wildwood Police arrested two people on drug charges following a motor vehicle stop Sunday. The Press of Atlantic City reports Jason Popplewell, 38, of the Villas section of Lower Township, and Kelly Phillips, 39, of Wildwood, were detained after being observed engaging in suspected drug activity. A K-9 officer specializing in narcotics revealed the possibility … Read more

Senate Health Committee Acts On Casino Smoking Ban

A measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos moved forward this week, giving hope to casino workers who say they are literally sick and tired of having smoke blown in their faces at work. The resolution was approved by the New Jersey Senate health committee. It was the first step in a long … Read more

Water Consumption Examined In Avalon

In Avalon, Business Administrator Scott Wahl has gotten the Borough Council’s support for an education campaign this year to better inform property owners and visitors about the need to conserve water and about the borough’s irrigation rules. According to the Cape May County Herald, Wahl, in speaking to the council at its Wednesday, Jan. 24, … Read more

AC Electric Says Utility Scams Are On The Rise

Atlantic City Electric is warning customers about potential scams after seeing an increase in fraud attempts in 2023. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the company, along with its sister utility companies Delmarva Power and Pepco, reported more than 2,200 reported scam attempts in 2023, up 5% over the year before. The success rate … Read more

Southern Branch Food Bank

According to the Press of Atlantic City the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch, and Let Us Eat – Please Inc. will host the Captain’s Table Reception at the Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show on Feb 29.The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center and will … Read more