News Staff James Forcinito leaves a great legacy in Cumberland County. It showed especially in his service to the community, said son Keith Forcinito.James Forcinito, a former Vineland police captain and Cumberland County Sheriff among his many services in the area, died April 25 at 90 years old.”He just loved to provide service to the community,” said … Read more
A vacant South Jersey motel is coming back to life with the help of some devoted volunteers. They hope to make a place for some heroes to call home. The organization has spent the past year transforming the space into what will soon be called the “Veterans Village of Absecon.” Donations and help from the … Read more
Sea Isle City’s Spring Citywide Bulk Trash Collection will take place on May 9. Residents should make sure all unwanted bulk items are on the curb in front of their homes by 6:00 AM Thursday. Afterwards, monthly Bulk Trash collections will resume in October. There are no bulk trash collections in Sea Isle City during … Read more
Fire officials and city leaders in Atlantic City are looking for ways to curb recent fires at homeless encampments. There have been a string of them recently, including one that killed a homeless man. The Press of Atlantic City reports Boardwalk Committee Chair Tom Lamaine said during a Friday meeting, “It’s not illegal to be … Read more
35 year old Woody Demosthene of Egg Harbor Township is charged with running an alleged drug-trafficking network in Atlantic County. Friday morning, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a court-approved search warrant on Demosthenes’ home in Egg Harbor Township. Demosthenes was located inside of the home; he was the only adult inside. Also inside of the … Read more
There will be a ballot question in November asking city residents whether a 2024 ordinance to expand the cannabis “green zone” to Albany Avenue should be repealed.The “green zone” is where recreational marijuana businesses may be located. An article by the Press of Atlantic City says, “The petitions were submitted timely and reviewed by the … Read more
Two New York residents were indicted Thursday on murder and accompanying charges in the Jan. 20 death of a 32-year-old Atlantic City resident, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Howard Griswold, 24, of Baldwinsville, was arrested Feb. 9, and Melissa Tikarem, 28, of Manlius, was arrested Jan. 29 in the death of Christian Hunter. Atlantic … Read more
An Egg Harbor Township man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly fired shots near Fire and Delilah roads Sunday morning, police said. Kyion Smalley, 19, and a 17-year-old were each charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and possession of a high-capacity magazine.During the stop, officers checked the … Read more
An Egg Harbor Township man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly fired shots near Fire and Delilah roads Sunday morning. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 19 year old Kyion Smalley and a 17-year-old were each charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and possession of a … Read more
Two people from central New York have been indicted in the death of an Atlantic City man. 25 year old Howard Griswold and 28 year old Melissa Tikarem are charged in the January 20, 2024 death of 32 year old Christian Hunter. On January 20, 2024, at approximately 7:19 p.m., the Atlantic City Police Department … Read more