News Staff A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on Wellington Avenue. 81 year old Vincent Carulli of Ventnor, crossed Wellington near Little Rock Avenue and was walking east when he was hit by a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria driven by Frank Gitto III, 64, of Ventnor, reports the Press of Atlantic … Read more
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health is asking people to fill out a 10-question online survey with recommendations for addressing opioid abuse and its impact on residents. The county received more than $600,000 in settlement funds last year after the state was awarded $640 million from opioid makers and distributors, reports the Press of … Read more
Brigantine is taking steps to see what it can do to address the significant amount of beach erosion happening at The Cove. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the area has lost more than 900 feet of beach, causing concern about potential damage to homes and city infrastructure in that area, leaving limited space … Read more
A low-pressure system will arrive and intensify over our area starting tonight (February 12) and continue through Tuesday morning (February 13). Sea Isle City officials say more than an inch of rain may fall along with strong gusty winds, and minor to moderate tidal flooding with this storm system. The main hi-tide of concern will … Read more
In Ocean City a four- to six-week-old male gray seal pup that made its way from the bay at West Avenue down 42nd Street was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center on Wednesday.This is the second seal this season the Brigantine-based center said it has rescued from a road. In A news Release the … Read more
At the recent Galloway Township meeting two of the concerns discussed were a reduction in the speed limit on Old New York Road and the smell coming from the Atlantic County Utilities Authority’s landfill.The decrease in the speed limit from 50 to 45 mph is specifically for the area of Old New York Road between … Read more
A portion of Egg Harbor City is feeling some sadness. The Peace Pilgrim statue, which honors the life and legacy of a local woman who walked across the country for peace, was defaced on multiple occasions recently and is in the progress of being repaired, Mayor Lisa Jiampetti said.”We’re aware of the situation regarding the … Read more
Stone Harbor getting good news when it comes to flood insurance. Stone Harbor’s Community Rating System coordinator says the borough is ready to regain a Level 5 which returns it to a 25% discount. Most recently it was at a Level 7. Getting to a Level 3 would earn Stone Harbor a 35% discount on … Read more
A Galloway Township man under the legal drinking age was charged following an accident he caused while driving intoxicated. According to the Press of Atlantic City, police went to Westcoat Road in the area of the Garden State Parkway and found two vehicles had been involved in a crash. Police determined 20-year-old Aden Gallegos performed … Read more
Absecon police said 39-year-old Michael Davis of Absecon was charged with criminal attempted burglary, obstruction, and several drug-related charges. He was being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Officers were called to the Oyster Bay Condominium Complex near West California Avenue just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. Police received a report of … Read more