News Staff A Lacey Township woman was charged in a narcotics manufacturing scheme in which she allegedly employed one of her children in the making and distribution of drugs, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said. According to the Press of Atlantic CityMargaret Whalen, 60, was charged with maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance facility, manufacturing psilocybin … Read more
The rehabilitation of the historic Franklin Street School into Cape May County’s newest library is complete, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. June 13. Prior to the ceremony and dedication, a “Book Brigade” will be held at 1 p.m. at the location of the former library at 110 Ocean St., reenacting … Read more
51 year old Everette Williams of Atlantic City was indicted for second-degree Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Which Resulted in Death among other charges after an investigation revealed that he struck a pedestrian resulting in the death of a 17-year-old Galloway Township boy. On February 17, the teen was killed on the … Read more
25 year old Alexia Glass from Mays Landing has beenindicted for first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter among other charges after an investigation revealed that she struck a vehicle resulting in the death of 22 year old Yolanda Pacheco of Mount Holly. On March 28th, Pacheco was killed on Route #322 in Hamilton Township when the car she … Read more
A former Margate firefighter who admitted his role in a $50 million prescription fraud scheme will spend a year in federal prison. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Michael Sher, of Northfield, pleaded guilty in March 2018 to conspiring to defraud a health care benefit program. Sher also is subject to three years of … Read more
Stafford Township voters will decide Sept. 17 whether they want to fund a nearly $76 million bond referendum for improvements to the K-6 school district’s buildings. “Our buildings are in need of improvements so they can continue to serve our great community,” Superintendent George Chidiac said in a statement. “The bond referendum would allow us … Read more
According to the Cape May County prosecutors office a teenager was arrested in connection to a stabbing that took place on the Ocean City boardwalk during a chaotic Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.Police received a 911 call reporting an assault at the Ocean City Boardwalk. Investigators said there was a large fight between … Read more
Sand has started coming onto the Wildwood beaches with the start this week of a state and city replenishment project aimed at rebuilding some of the most eroded beaches in New Jersey costing 10 million to refurbish.A section of the beach was closed off at the start of the week. The Press of Atlantic City … Read more
Beach replenishment is underway in North Wildwood. The Press of Atlantic City reports the mayor shared video Wednesday of sand and water being pumped onto the beach from a dredge. New Jersey will spend $10 million on the work and the city will add a little more than $5 million under a state agreement approved … Read more
A lack of an architectural and engineering firm to prepare plans led to the Atlantic City Housing Authority to miss deadlines for replacing old heating system and gas lines, according to ACHA’s executive director. The Press of Atlantic City reports Tom Sahlin said that during testimony in Superior Court. He also said the authority has … Read more