A Somers Point man accused in a dozen thefts from casino patrons was ordered held in jail this week. According to BreakingAC.com, 26 year old Kevin McCleary was arrested Saturday, after he stole money from players at the Tropicana and Golden Nugget, say authorities. A warrant was issued for his arrest four days earlier, after … Read more
Drivers will soon no longer have to dodge potholes on Atlantic Avenue as “all roads are clear” to complete a long-anticipated paving project, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Thursday. The Press of Atlantic City reports a news conference was held to announce $17.3 million in funding for repaving Atlantic Avenue and other improvements. In the … Read more
Mosquito pool samples collected Aug. 5 from two Northfield locations have tested positive for West Nile virus, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health said.The samples were collected from the 100 block of Northwood Court and the 1200 block of Zion Road.West Nile was previously confirmed this year in samples collected from Linwood, Pleasantville and … Read more
Egg Harbor Police arrested three people over a 12-hour period Tuesday for allegedly driving while intoxicated during daytime hours. “Impaired driving at any time is not tolerated, but we feel it is important to our citizens and the motoring public that even during the day, pedestrians, bicyclists, children, and motorists are at risk to the … Read more
A hotel could be coming to the ferry terminal, staff with the Cape May-Lewes Ferry told the Township Council at a recent meeting.According to an article in the Press of Atlantic City the area is not zoned for a hotel.One solution mentioned by township attorney Robert Belasco could be the creation of an area in … Read more
The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control has scheduled a mosquito ground spray application for portions of Ventnor and Margate as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illness. The ground spray application will take place, weather permitting, between 4:30 AM and 6:00 AM on Friday. … Read more
Questions remain about when Pleasantville students will start and end their school day just three weeks before the term begins. BreakingAC.com reports the planned changes are based upon studies that show children learn better with more sleep and later start times, Superintendent Marilyn Martinez explained. But many say the still-under-construction schedules leave a multitude of … Read more
27 year old Dante Braxton of Atlantic City has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. On the evening of November 24, 2022, the Atlantic City Police Department responded to a nightclub at Harrah’s Casino for a report of a large fight. Upon arriving, police located a male … Read more
An outdoor festival with tomato-themed goods, local vendors, great food, live music, and two contests When: Saturday, August 30 Where: Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May Looking for something to do Labor Day weekend? Stop by the West Cape May Tomato Festival on Saturday, August 30 in the Borough’s Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West … Read more
A Millville man was arrested Monday night for allegedly driving while intoxicated and striking a man on a motorized scooter, police said. Emanuel Perez-Garcia, 32, was sent to the Cumberland County jail on unrelated warrants. A 57-year-old Salem man was riding the scooter near Route 49 and South East Avenue when a vehicle driven by … Read more