Bond Ordinances Showt Down By Voters In Lacey Township

Lacey Township voters rejected three bond ordinances totaling $24.5 million in a special school election Tuesday. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the funding would have allowed for the district to replace roofs on several schools and make HVAC and other improvements throughout the district. Bond proposal 1 was for roofing work at the … Read more

Three Men Arrested After Bowling Alley Incident In EHT

Three men were arrested Tuesday night after a fight at a bowling alley allegedly led to the recovery of a stolen handgun inside a vehicle, reports the Press of Atlantic City. 19 year old Shuaib Wright, of Egg Harbor Township; and 20 year old Aziz Coley-Wilson and 18 year old Mikel Jones, both of Atlantic … Read more

AC Man Charged With Threatening Sheriff’s Officers

An Atlantic City man was arrested last week after he allegedly threatened to shoot several sheriff’s officers when he refused to comply with metal detector screening at the county’s civil courthouse. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Tyron D. Griffin is charged with terroristic threats, obstructing the administration of law and disorderly conduct. The … Read more

Atlantic County Sheriff Warns Of EZ Pass Scam

Atlantic County Sheriff Joe O’Donoghue posted on Facebook, an alert to drivers about a widespread text messaging scam, which has been making its rounds for several weeks now. This scam, which looks like an authentic message from E-ZPass has only one goal: to steal your personal information. Experts say if you get such a message … Read more

Proposal To Turning Nursing Home Into Veterans Home Denied

The state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs rejected a proposal to transition the county’s Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center into a fourth state-operated veterans home, Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson confirmed this week. According to BreakingAC.com, a letter from Brigadier General Yvonne Mays announced the decision despite department representatives who toured the Northfield facility … Read more

Absecon Officials Disappointed By Wawa Pullout

Absecon officials say they’re disappointed after Wawa pulled out of a plan to build a new location at the former site of the city’s firehouse on the White Horse Pike. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Councilman Rich DeRose said on Facebook, “Wawa was committed to Absecon until late last minute our zoning office … Read more

Steven Spielberg Spotted Filming In Upper Township

Steven Spielberg was spotted in Upper Township Monday as he films for his upcoming science fiction action film. The Press of Atlantic City reports filming took place Monday near the historic train station in Tuckahoe, with access to some roads blocked off. The title of the film has not been announced. It is set to … Read more

Seven Arrested On Drug Counts In AC

Atlantic City Police arrested seven men and charged them with first degree narcotics distribution charges resulting in the recovery of a significant number of drugs and the dismantling of two drug production facilities. On February 20, 2025, Detectives initiated an investigation after receiving information regarding Sefereno Castro selling heroin from a vehicle in Renaissance Plaza … Read more

AC Mayor To Announce Scholarship Details Monday

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. is expected to announce details for the third year of the federally funded scholarship that bears his name Monday morning. According to the Press of Atlantic City, a news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the mayor’s office at City Hall, 1301 Bacharach Blvd. The Mayor Marty Small … Read more