News Staff On Thursday, a single lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect on the westbound lane of Longport Boulevard on the JFK Memorial Bridge between Longport and Egg Harbor Township, 4:00 – 6:00 AM, weather permitting, for emergency repairs to the navigation lights. Motorists may experience delays and should plan travel time accordingly or seek … Read more
A 34-year-old Middle Township man was arrested after he allegedly swung an ax at police officers during a standoff Friday. The Press of Atlantic City reports at a home in Cape May Court House. Stewart Allay was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, hindering apprehension and obstruction, resisting arrest, possession … Read more
The attorney for Atlantic City High School’s suspended principal is trying again to have the case dismissed. BreakingAC.com reports Constance Days-Chapman faces several counts of official misconduct along with endangering the welfare of a child and hindering for allegedly notifying Mayor Marty Small and Dr. La’Quetta Small about their teenage daughter’s allegations of abuse, rather … Read more
A significant federal investment in the works may mean dramatic change at the otherwise sleepy local airport in Woodbine.Mayor William Pikolycky learned of plans for a $6.9 million grant for the airport through the Federal Aviation Administration, earmarked by U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd. Another $583,526 will go toward hangar renovations.
An Atlantic City man who was allegedly driving under the influence before getting into a crash that killed a recently married Mays Landing couple in Maurice River Township in February was indicted this month, the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said. Levon Woods, 25, is charged with two counts each of vehicular homicide, strict liability vehicular … Read more
An Egg Harbor Township man was charged with vehicular homicide Tuesday because he was allegedly speeding when his vehicle struck and killed a star athlete from Pleasantville in May, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said.According to the Press of Atlantic City Gary Battisti, 71, was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro on Delaware Avenue near Fernwood … Read more
A $6.9 million grant for the airport through the Federal Aviation Administration, earmarked by U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, is headed for Woodbine Muncipal Airport while another $583,526 will go toward hangar renovations. Groundwork laid through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program, helped the borough plan for economic development at the airport, … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested a city man Sunday after he allegedly brandished a knife at an off-duty officer who stopped running a charity race to break up a violent incident on the beach, the department said.Lt. James Herbert was participating in the Seedorf/McMeekin Memorial 5K Run on the Boardwalk at about 10:10 a.m. when he … Read more
The City Council has asked the Planning Board to review a proposed ordinance that aims to encourage workforce housing.The council decided Aug. 19 to check with the board on whether the ordinance is consistent with the city’s master plan. The review could take 35 days. After that, the proposal will return to the council for … Read more
An allegedly impaired driver was charged with assault by auto after the car he was driving crashed into a utility pole on Ocean Heights Avenue early Monday, police said.Cleesman Lopez-Cruz, 24, was driving a 2010 GMC Yukon west on Ocean Heights near South Jersey Yacht Sales when the vehicle left the road and struck the … Read more