Hamilton Township Road Construction

A traffic heads-up in Hamilton township today through Friday, a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect on Weymouth Road between mileposts 17 and 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, for drainage improvements, milling/paving and asphalt driveway installation.Significant delays are anticipated Wednesday and Thursday for paving, Atlantic County officials said. Motorists … Read more

Traffic Advisory For Weymouth Road, Hamilton Township

Beginning Tuesday, October 3 through Friday, October 6, a single lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect on Weymouth Road in Hamilton Township between MP 17 and 18, 7 am – 5 pm, weather permitting, for county drainage improvements, milling/paving and asphalt driveway installation. Significant delays are anticipated on Wednesday and Thursday for paving … Read more

AC Man Found Guilty In Sexual Assault On Child

An Atlantic County jury found Andreas Andreadis, 44, of Atlantic City guilty of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child by sexual conduct, and endangering the welfare of a child by abuse. The jury found that the defendant entered into the eight-year-old victim’s bedroom and touched the girl inappropriately while she was sleeping on … Read more

Beach Tags May Cost More In Sea Isle Next Summer

Beachgoers may pay more for beach tages next summer. The Press of Atlantic City reports if City Council approves an ordinance after a public hearing planned for Oct. 24, it would be the first increase in beach tag costs in 12 years, according to Mayor Len Desiderio. If it is approved next month, the city … Read more

World-Record Cheesesteak Eating Contest

And the world record-breaking cheesesteak egg roll eating contest that Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City hosted Saturday is addeds to the list of being gross but cool. The event was Major League Eating’s newest, sanctioned competition. Joey Chestnut, a 16-time winner of the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, holds the world record for the most … Read more

Casino Industry Taxes And Fees

Atlantic city’s casino industry paid more than $504 million in taxes and fees last fiscal year, a record amount that helps fund programs around the state for its most vulnerable residents. According to the Press of Atlantic City the Casino Revenue Fund was established in 1976 with the provision that state revenues from casino gambling … Read more

Upper Township SmokeStack

In Upper Township the smokestack at the former BL England power plant will be taken down at 10 a.m. Oct 26, according to an announcement from owner Beesleys Point Development Group.The smokestack takedown means demolition of the site will be “substantially complete,” according to a statement from Beesleys Point Development Group.The area was in remediation … Read more

Man Awaiting Sentencing Found Dead In AC

A man awaiting sentencing over cyber harassment charges was found dead last weekend at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, less than a week after a judge granted his release from jail. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 49 year old John LeVance of Absecon, was scheduled for sentencing Nov. 1 after pleading … Read more

Pleasantville Man Pleads Guilty In Drug Case

44 year old Emery Chapman of Pleasantville, pled guilty on two separate indictments to charges of first-degree leader of a narcotics trafficking network, possession of heroin with intent to distribute, and strict liability for causing a drug induced death. In December 2018, Emery supplied heroin to Brian Whitted, 61, of Galloway Township. Whitted later resold … Read more