News Staff The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested four adults and four juveniles for their roles in assaulting police officers and interfering with arrests during a fight call. On June 5 at 8:20 PM, patrol officers responded to the 400 block of north Delaware Avenue in reference to a large group outside in a fight. The … Read more
The Cape May County Park and Zoo announced that its 20-year-old bobcat, Mr. Peppers, has died. “Mr. Peppers was quite the character,” said the zoo in a Facebook post. “People loved watching him roll around in some smelly hay or rub his face in catnip. He loved any kind of box or crate and would … Read more
An Egg Harbor Township man was seriously injured in a crash just after midnight Sunday, police said.Police said Leonardo Castrochacon, 41, was riding his Yamaha YZF motorcycle southbound on Fire Road when he was struck by Quashawn Hawkins, 31 ,of Pleasantville, who was heading east in his Kia Forte from Easy Street in Harbor Crossings. … Read more
In Maurice River Township part of Route 47 will be closed and detoured in both directions beginning today as a drainage project in the township begins, the state Department of Transportation announced. Route 47 will be closed between Main Street and Hunters Mill Road beginning at 7 a.m. Motorists will be directed to use Main … Read more
An Egg Harbor Township man was seriously injured in a crash just after midnight Sunday, reports the Press of Atlantic City. Police said 41 year old Leonardo Castrochacon, 41, was riding his motorcycle southbound on Fire Road when he was struck by 31 year old Quashawn Hawkins of Pleasantville, who was heading east in his … Read more
Beginning Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14, Tilton Road in Galloway is scheduled to be closed between Route 30 and Aloe Street, 7 am – 3:30 pm, weather permitting, for drainage improvements. Businesses within the work zone will remain open but access will be impacted. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and … Read more
A Lacey Township man on Friday pleaded guilty to threatening to shoot an Amazon delivery driver and running a marijuana operation out of his home. The Press of Atlantic City reports 64 year old John Vincentini was charged for the incident that happened Sept. 5, 2022. He also pleaded guilty to possession of an assault … Read more
The Board of County Commissioners has passed a resolution to prevent the automatic renewal of a 30-year lease on the Cape May County Airport property held by the Delaware River and Bay Authority and return the approximately 1,000-acre site to county control. The Cape May County Herald reports the resolution, which passed 3-1 at an … Read more
A Galloway Township man who was riding an electric scooter was struck by two vehicles on the White Horse Pike and died early Friday. The Press of Atlantic City reports 19 year old Stephen B. Johnson III was riding on the pike near Jimmie Leeds Road when he was hit by a Toyota Rav 4 … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township, Spirit Halloween, the seasonal costume and party store based in the township, is preparing to open its doors once again for the 2024 season.The company’s flagship store at 6725 Black Horse Pike will have its grand opening Aug. 1. Spirit, the largest Halloween retailer in North America, is looking for 50,000 … Read more