News Staff In Pleasantville the Atlantic County Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees Aug. 10-12 during its annual Clear the Shelters promotion, county officials said. The shelter offers dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and breeds. Occasionally, purebred dogs and cats also become available for adoption, the county said in a news release. “This is our … Read more
The Budweiser Clydesdales will visit Margate from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15, the Margate Business Association said. And it’s the first time the famous horses will be in the community.The public is invited to watch the eight-horse hitch being harnessed to a red Budweiser beer wagon from 2 to 3 p.m. in front of … Read more
No injuries were reported Wednesday after a single-engine plane with only a pilot on board crashed in an area between West Liebig Street and Genoa Avenue, police said on Facebook. Police were asking people to avoid the area while the crash is being investigated. A single-engine Cirrus SR-22 airplane crashed in a field northeast of … Read more
Middle Township Public Schools will bring bond referendum information directly to community members through a series of events this summer. Residents will vote Sept. 17 on funding a proposal for school building improvements to better serve students and the community. The Cape May County Herald reports community members will have the opportunity to see bond … Read more
No injuries were reported Wednesday after a single-engine plane crashed in an area between West Liebig Street and Genoa Avenue, police said on Facebook. According to the Press of Atlantic City, a single-engine Cirrus SR-22 airplane crashed in a field northeast of Atlantic City International Airport about 3:40 p.m. The pilot was alone onboard. The … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department investigated the shooting of a man leading to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of a handgun. On July 28, 2024, at 4:31 AM, patrol officers responded to the 2400 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of a man shot. Arriving officers located a victim, 31, of … Read more
In Middle Township the Middle Thorofare bridge connecting the Diamond Beach section of the township to the mainland will undergo electrical work today. Drivers should expect delays until around 4 p.m., Cape May County officials said in a news release. However, boat traffic requiring an opening won’t be impacted, the county said.
The New Jersey Fire Expo is inviting you to register for the state Firemen’s Memorial Parade being held Sept. 14 and the Antique Fire Muster on Sept. 15. The parade will start at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 along New Jersey avenue in Wildwood Crest. It will then make its way down New Jersey Avenue to … Read more
Fulton Bank awarded $1 million in grants to the Atlantic City Development Corp. and the Atlantic County Economic Alliance, the company said Tuesday. And according to the Press of Atlantic City, the funds were allocated as part of the state Department of Community Affairs’ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program. The initiative gives nonprofits carrying out … Read more
The Mays Landing branch of the Atlantic County Library System, located at 40 Farragut Avenue, will be closed temporarily as of Monday, August 26 for the installation of a new $2.68 million HVAC system and generator. The library branch is expected to reopen in January 2025. Pre-construction mobilization will begin as of August 5. As … Read more