News Staff Vineland’s police chief pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct Tuesday in a domestic violence incident that took place in October, according to court records. According to the Press of Atlantic City Pedro Casiano was ordered to pay a $357 fine along with other fees, records show. Casiano, whose salary is listed at $149,834, was suspended following … Read more
Visit Atlantic City has officially announced the integration of the DO AC brand and assets under the unified Visit Atlantic City name. The move combines leisure and meetings marketing and communications efforts to create a cohesive destination brand and message that resonates with both leisure and business travelers. The move was officially announced during Visit … Read more
Two local substance misuse prevention coalitions say they collected 3,489 pounds of unwanted unused and/or expired medications last year. According to BreakingAC.com, Greater Atlantic Partnership and Join Together Atlantic County say more than 16,800 pounds have been collected since 2016, when the initiative began by placing drop boxes at participating police departments and pharmacies throughout … Read more
A new exhibit marking the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz concentration camp liberation begins Tuesday at Stockton University’s Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center. BreakingAC.com reports “Sweet Home Sweet: A Story of Survival, Memory and Returns” runs until May 9 in Room L-112 at the university’s Galloway Township campus. The exhibit is based on … Read more
When the Army Corps of Engineers released its updated 2024 back bay protection plan in December, the study area was well known to the agency as home to 10 active coastal storm risk management projects.The recently released draft report for the back bay covers an area of 950 square miles across five New Jersey counties … Read more
Four dogs died Saturday after a shed caught fire in the backyard of a home on Tremont Avenue, police said. According to the Press of Atlantic City officers responded to the 4000 block of Tremont and found the shed engulfed in flames. The homeowner said he returned home and wasn’t aware of any issues until … Read more
A deceased woman was found in a heavily wooded area of Egg Harbor Township last week and is identified as a 71-year-old woman who went missing from her daughter’s Northfield home nearly two years ago, police said. Officers responded to the Atlantic County Utilities Authority Environmental Park on Delilah Road at 3:11 p.m. Jan. 25 … Read more
Hundreds of people turned out outside state Sen. Vince Polistina’s office Monday afternoon to urge support for the Immigrant Trust Act. The proposed bill would ban government health care entities from collecting information about a person’s immigration or citizenship status unless necessary to receive benefits. It would also make it illegal to share such information … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash where the occupants fled before arrival of police. On February 1, patrol officers along with the Egg Harbor Township Police Department responded to the area of mile marker 62 US Route 40 for a report over an overturned vehicle and an electric pole down. … Read more
Remains found in Egg Harbor Township have been identified as belonging to a woman who went missing from Northfield in 2023. According to BreakingAC.com, 71 year old Idalia Mendez had dementia and was last seen July 5, 2023. She was from New Brunswick but had been living in Northfield. Her remains were found at the … Read more