News Staff A Manahawkin man who sexually assaulted and murdered a 23-month-old girl was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said.Michael Disporto Jr., 30, was found guilty Oct. 13, 2023, in a jury trial in Camden County Superior Court of murder and aggravated sexual assault in the death of a … Read more
Atlantic City’s mayor and schools superintendent left quickly after pleading not guilty to abusing their teenage daughter during an arraignment hearing.The Smalls have denied any wrongdoing. Both declined to answer questions regarding the case, though Mayor Marty Small Sr. did stop while leaving the county courthouse to utter his catchphrase, “It’s a great day in … Read more
Atlantic City’s mayor and his wife, the superintendent of schools, pleaded not guilty to abusing their teenage daughter during an arraignment hearing. The Press of Atlantic City reports 50 year old Marty Small Sr. and his wife, 47 year old La’Quetta Small, are charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Mayor Small is additionally … Read more
The reconstruction of New Jersey Avenue (CR 621) in North Wildwood is underway between New York Avenue and 5th Street. This multi-million-dollar County project will include a “Road Diet”, which will reduce the current 4 lane configuration of the cartway into a new configuration consisting of two thru lanes and a center turning lane. Beginning … Read more
Atlantic County election officials remind residents that the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 general election is Tuesday, October 15. The Superintendent of Elections offices in Atlantic City at 1333 Atlantic Avenue and in Mays Landing at 5920 Main Street will remain open until 9 pm on October 15, as required by … Read more
In Middle Township a residential development project potentially worth millions of dollars took a step forward with the approval of a letter of intent with Ryan Homes for a project on a long-dormant site off Indian Trail Road.
According to the press of atlantic city an Atlantic City man who admitted shooting another man in the back during a fight last year was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Jawaun Yeoman, 27, pleaded guilty July 16 to aggravated assault, possession of a firearm for an unlawful … Read more
The New Jersey Army National Guard is sending 80 guardsmen and 30 vehicles to Florida to support Hurricane Milton response operations. A convoy from the 143rd Transportation Company, 253rd Transportation Company and 42nd Regional Support Group is expected to arrive in Camp Blanding, Florida, by the end of the week, the National Guard said Wednesday … Read more
27 year old Louis Stokes, pleaded guilty July 25 to aggravated assault, possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose and hindering apprehension. The Press of Atlantic City reports police responded to Sewell Avenue just before midnight Oct. 14, 2022, and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg, the Prosecutor’s Office … Read more
27 year old Jawaun Yeoman of Atlantic City, was sentenced to 12 years on charges of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a handgun by a prior felon. On March 25, 2023, the Atlantic City Police Department responded to a report of a shooting near Sovereign and … Read more