News Staff The Upper Township Committee on Monday unanimously appointed longtime member John Brittin chief of the division of emergency medical services.EMTs and members of the township’s volunteer fire companies, as well as Brittin’s family, attended the meeting at which Mayor Curtis Corson swore Brittin in to the job. He was the deputy chief when he began … Read more
Pain Specialists P.A., which operates pain clinics in Cape May Court House as well as in Atlantic and Cumberland counties, has admitted in federal court to overbilling insurance companies for services provided..S. Attorney John Giordano announced on Thursday, March 20, that a settlement had been reached with Pain Specialists, which has offices in Northfield and … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City a Northfield man who led a health insurance scheme that defrauded the state of $100 million won’t be sentenced until later this summer, court officials said. William Hickman was scheduled to appear before U.S. District Court Judge Edward S. Kiel at 10 a.m. Tuesday, but the hearing was … Read more
A $10.3 million grant to repave Atlantic Avenue and make other improvements has been released, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Wednesday. The Press of Atlantic City reports Small got the good news Tuesday from U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, via a phone call, he said. In a statement read by Small, Van Drew called … Read more
On Tuesday, 23 year old Majid Harris of Atlantic City was sentenced for two counts of armed robbery, possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and aggravated assault. Harris was sentenced to 12 years in prison. On the evening of November 25, 2023, Harris ordered a food delivery from a store in Atlantic City. … Read more
In Middle Township the local Board of Education chose a new superintendent to start July 1, replacing longtime super Dave Salvo.District officials describe Stephanie DeRose, of Ocean City, as a highly qualified educator with 18 years of experience in education leadership.“Everyone has been so welcoming throughout this process, and I look forward to building strong … Read more
The billionaire owner of Golden Nugget Atlantic City says he will resign from his casino company if he is confirmed to become the U.S. ambassador to Italy and San Marino.Tilman Fertitta, in a March 16 letter to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, wrote that he will resign as CEO of Fertitta Entertainment LLC if … Read more
Atlantic County’s $267.2 million 2025 budget, which will lower the county tax rate about 2 cents, passed Tuesday at the Board of Commissioners meeting.And the Press of Atlantic City reports the budget proposes raising $188.5 million from taxes – up from $179.5 million last year – and $78.7 million from other revenues.Despite the $9 million … Read more
Cape May County has approved a $224 million budget for 2025. The Press of Atlantic City reports the spending plan calls for $164 million to be raised through property taxes. That’s a reduction compared to last year, and the tax rate also drops under the budget. The proposed tax rate is 16.9 cents for every … Read more
Stone Harbour plans to reorganize part of the Police Department, eliminating the position of captain in favor of two lieutenants, eliminating the position of detective sergeant and reducing the number of sworn officers from 18 to 17.There was disagreement among council members over the police chief’s stance on the reorganization plan, introduced by the council … Read more