Mosquito Samples

Mosquito pool samples collected recently from the 700 block of Debora Street in Northfield have tested positive for West Nile virus, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health said. West Nile was previously confirmed this year in samples collected from Linwood, Pleasantville, Ventnor, a Zion Road site in Northfield and Somers Point.

AC Beach Bar To Relocate In Midst Of Noise Dispute

The battle over noise between residents of an Atlantic City condominium and a beach bar could be coming to an end. According to BreakingAC.com, the Goldfish Beach Club — formerly known as the Chelsea Beach Bar — is moving away from the Ocean Club, Mayor Marty Small announced Wednesday. The new site will be behind … Read more

West Nile Virus Found in Northfield Mosquito Pool Sample

The Atlantic County Division of Public health is reporting another mosquito pool sample that has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected on September 2 from the 700 block of Debora Street in Northfield and confirmed for the mosquito-borne illness on September 9. West Nile virus is most prevalent during late summer … Read more

AC Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Dealing Counts

58 year old Frank Marquez of Atlantic City has pleaded guilty to maintaining a production facility for controlled dangerous substances and possession of controlled dangerous substances with the intent to distribute. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Marquez is expected to be sentenced to an aggregate term of 12 years in New Jersey State … Read more

Fireman’s Convention

Thousands of firefighters and their families from all 21 New Jersey counties will be in the Wildwoods for the 140th annual New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention set to begin Friday.This year marks the 50th anniversary the convention will be held in the Wildwoods – with events planned in Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood.The convention … Read more

Possible School Districts Consolidation

The school districts in Cape May and West Cape May are set to take another look at consolidation, seeking a consulting firm to perform a feasibility study.“The plan should address our current situation as two separate school districts, potential impacts that would occur if a merger were to take place, and make recommendations for the … Read more

Minimal Hurricane Damage

The amount of damage inflicted by Hurricane Erin on the Jersey Shore beaches in late August was largely minor, according to a newly released report by New Jersey’s environmental agency. And according to Breaking AC of 81 beaches inspected for damage in the coastal counties of Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean, 72 had minor … Read more

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Monday and Tuesday, September 15, and 16, 2025 will examine all aspects of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general … Read more