News Staff Stone Harbor Borough Council has allotted $375,000 in its 2024 municipal budget for a feasibility study on the establishment of a stormwater utility. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the borough requested a state grant to conduct such a study in November 2022, but did not receive it. Stormwater utilities are not new. Over … Read more
A Somers Point couple have admitted running a large marijuana operation out of their home and using their teenage son to distribute the drugs. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 40 year old Donna Shiffle pleaded guilty Tuesday to employing a juvenile, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, maintaining a production facility and endangering … Read more
Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the city’s Fire and Police departments, the State Police Marine Services Bureau and the Civil Air Patrol, gathered Tuesday at Bader Field to take part in an exercise that simulated a harbor fire and oil spill.“Today is really important,” said Atlantic City fire Chief Scott Evans. “We’ve had … Read more
Simba, a lion at the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, has died after 10 years at the park, the zoo said Monday on Facebook.Simba was one of several animals at a facility in Alabama seeking refuge when their owner got sick and could no longer care for them, Popcorn Park posted. He arrived at the Ocean … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township man who admitted laundering the proceeds of fraudulently obtained COVID-19 small business relief checks was sentenced to 2½ years in federal prison Monday, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. Jeremy Earley, 42, also of Lilburn, Georgia, pleaded guilty last June to one count of engaging in a monetary transaction in criminally derived … Read more
2024 Seasonal Beach Tags are on sale now at the pre-season rate of $25 each. The pre-season rate for beach tags expires on May 15, and the cost of seasonal beach tags increases from $25 to $30 on that day. Those who purchased 2024 seasonal beach tags using the city’s “Post Card” mail-in system can … Read more
Developer Bart Blatstein plans to build 1,000 residential housing units here and to add to the family-friendly entertainment options in the city. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Tuesday city officials have been quietly meeting with the Kushner Companies, owner of the old Garwood Mills site near Gardner’s Basin, … Read more
Stone Harbor Borough Council is planning to rescind its 2024 budget and the budget amendment adopted on April 16 at its Tuesday, May 7, meeting. The resolutions to rescind were published as legal notices prior to the May 7 meeting. The Cape May County Herald reports the May 7 meeting will also see a new … Read more
New Jersey is seeking a new round of proposals to build wind energy farms off its coastline, forging ahead with its clean energy goals even as local opposition and challenging economics create blowback to the effort. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the state Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday opened a fourth round … Read more
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for dogs weighing over 25 pounds during a Star Wars-themed “May the 4th Be With You” event, the county said Monday. The promotion is in addition to a 50% discount on fees for senior pets and cats available for immediate adoption. Veterans will also receive a … Read more