News Staff Two massive casinos proposed for Manhattan, including one by the largest owner of casinos in Atlantic City, have been rejected, removing some of the potential competition for the seaside gambling resort. The Press of Atlantic City reports aCommunity Advisory Committee on Wednesday rejected a proposal by Caesars Entertainment, rap mogul Jay-Z and a major New … Read more
The state Department of Environmental Protection has announced the availability of $20 million in grant funds to aid in the purchase of electric school buses and installation of public electric charging stations.The announcement Sept. 17 coincides with National Drive Electric Month, which runs from Sept. 12 to Oct. 12 and celebrates the benefits of electric … Read more
Atlantic City Council on Wednesday night introduced an ordinance to establish a cap on the number of retail cannabis dispensaries in the resort.The ordinance cites a study that was conducted to determine whether there should be a cap on retail licenses as the desire to open businesses within the city has exceeded expectations.“This is on … Read more
In HAMILTON TOWNSHIP The shuttered J. Harold Duberson School in downtown Mays Landing has been sold to a developer who is slated to redevelop the site for residential use, according to a statement from the school district. According to the Press of Atlantic City the price was not given for the sale of the property … Read more
Northfield police have announced a local man who had been reported missing has been found dead. BreakingAC.com reports Jefferson Smith was last seen Sept. 9th. At 11 a.m. Thursday, his body was found in a secluded wooded area in Birch Grove Park. Next of kin was notified. The matter is still under investigation, and no … Read more
Atlantic County has confirmed its first rabies case of the year after a raccoon collected from Oak Drive in Absecon was confirmed positive for the viral disease on September 17. Health officials were notified of a raccoon that had been brought to the Atlantic County Animal Shelter after it was observed behaving strangely by local … Read more
The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam making the rounds. They’re asking residents to not respond to a text or voice message that people are receiving from a Deputy Turner, indicating you have missed jury duty and seeking fines as a result. The office says there is no Deputy Turner that works … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam in which an individual claiming to work for the agency is texting and calling residents to tell them they missed jury duty.The person identifies themselves as Deputy Brian Turner from the civil services division and tells the victim … Read more
The newly formed Clean Car Coalition now has 13 participating states, including New Jersey.The coalition was formed in May with 11 participating states. This month Wisconsin and Hawaii joined.The coalition’s purpose is to “develop solutions that make cleaner vehicles more affordable and accessible to all Americans who want them, including by reducing cost barriers, increasing … Read more
In Ocean City those who want a seat on the Zoning Board of Adjustment should expect an interview with City Council.Last week, council approved an ordinance amending the process for appointing members to the Zoning Board, calling for a notice advertising the position to be posted to the city’s website for at least 30 days … Read more