Two Mosquito Pool Samples Test Positive For EEE

Mosquito pool samples collected from resting boxes on Green Bank Road in Mullica and Griscom Mill Road in Corbin City have been confirmed positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. County public health and mosquito control officials continue to conduct mosquito surveillance and implement additional control measures. … Read more

Proposed Gym And Outdoor Bar Not Happening At Showboat

A proposed outdoor gym and bar next to the Showboat Resort Atlantic City will not be happening, according to developer Bart Blatstein’s company. The Press of Atlantic City reports Brandon Dixon, president of Tower Investments, said Thursday the gym project, which was largely built and awaiting permission from a state agency to open, is being … Read more

Government Shutdown Affects New Jersey

U.S. Rep Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, has introduced legislation that would allow for Coast Guard and Federal Aviation Administration employees to get paid during the ongoing federal government shutdown.Both bills have been referred to the House Appropriations Committee.The government shut down Wednesday after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach an agreement to keep … Read more

New Justice Complex

Cape May County officials broke ground Wednesday on the county’s new, $21.5 million justice complex, which they say will modernize and centralize its public safety and prosecutor services.“Today we move forward with building a facility that meets the needs of our dedicated public safety personnel and strengthens the county’s ability to serve and protect our … Read more

Former Pleasantville Teacher Case

A former Pleasantville teacher and Ocean City lifeguard who pleaded guilty last year to endangering the welfare of a child in connection to a 2021 assault surrendered his teaching certificates last month, the New Jersey Board of Examiners said.And according to the Press of Atlantic City Jonathan Howell, 43, of the Marmora section of Upper … Read more

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In EHT Crash

A motorcyclist had to be flown from the scene of a bad crash in Egg Harbor Township on Tuesday afternoon. BreakingAC.com reports the currently unidentified Harley Davidson rider was heading north on English Creek Avenue, when he was struck by a pickup truck pulling a landscape dump trailer, Lt. Larry Graham said. The truck driver … Read more

AC Warns Of Dangerous Beach Conditions Due To Hurricanes

Atlantic City beaches will be closed until further notice as Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto are causing extremely dangerous surf conditions and rip currents, officials said Tuesday. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Beach Patrol released a statement reading, in part, “Please stay out of the water. It is huge surf down here. We are … Read more

Mays Landing Woman Admits Bilking IRS

A Mays Landing woman admitted to conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service of more than $1 million by filing false employment tax returns that concealed the cash payroll of her husband’s company. According to BreakingAC.com, 52 year old Denise Davis of Mays Landing, was part of a widespread scheme involving the Egg Harbor Township … Read more

AC International Airport Spared In Spirit Cuts

Spirit Airlines is not reducing routes at Atlantic City International Airport in its latest cutting moves related to its bankruptcy, South Jersey Transportation Authority officials said. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Spirit announced last week plans to furlough 1,800 flight attendants before the end of the year. The Florida-based carrier also said it … Read more