The Galloway Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday that could open up a section of land at the center of the township to redevelopment and possibly ease traffic around four township schools. Grand Woods, a 47.5-acre parcel of land, is bounded by Jimmie Leeds Road to the south, the Garden State Parkway to the west, … Read more
More than 100 people have signed a petition for the Cape May community Avalon Manor to get a traffic light.The small community, set along Old Avalon Boulevard, what was once the route into Avalon before the construction of the Ingrams Thorofare Bridge in 1967, has one way in and out by car, an intersection with … Read more
The Cove Beach will reopen to swimming today, police said.The beach has been closed to swimming due the presence of an algae bloom. The state Department of Environmental Protection approved the reopening of the beach Thursday afternoon. According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, a harmful algae bloom occurs when toxin-producing algae grow … Read more
A 40-year-old Atlantic city man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly being found in possession of a stolen handgun from North Carolina, police said. Jackie Mullins was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, certain person not to possess a weapon and receiving … Read more
Joseph McCarrie, an at-large member of Somers Point City Council, resigned from office earlier this week. Council President Janice Johnston said Thursday that McCarrie stepped down because of health and personal issues. “We are very grateful for his years of service and his very positive and enthusiastic role in the community,” Johnston said. “We sincerely … Read more
The Cove Beach will reopen to swimming Friday, police said. The beach has been closed to swimming due the presence of an algae bloom. The state Department of Environmental Protection approved the reopening of the beach Thursday afternoon. Police first reported the swimming ban Saturday, citing algae and low water levels.According to the National Institute … Read more
A detention hearing for a Bridgeton man who allegedly shot two other men at an apartment complex Saturday was delayed Thursday after the state requested a three-day postponement. Cas Albert Miller, 31, is scheduled to appear in Cumberland County Superior Court at 9 a.m. Aug. 20. He is charged with criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault … Read more
A Galloway Township man pleaded guilty Monday to distributing crack cocaine and possessing a handgun during an incident nearly two years ago, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said.Halim Fisher, 25, faces up to six years in prison and is subject to a post-conviction drug offender restraining order. His sentencing is scheduled for October, the Prosecutor’s … Read more
In Wildwood eight Boardwalk business owners were issued summonses Tuesday after they allegedly sold vape products illegally, police said. Police and agents from the state Division of Taxation responded to several tobacco and vape businesses on the Boardwalk and required the owners to produce valid licenses, police said in a Facebook post.One business at 3210 … Read more
A swim club may be coming to Somers Point after council voted unanimously last week to approve its business license. “This Paddle Club has been discussed over the last two years,” Councilman Sean T. McGuigan said. “I look forward to it being built and look forward to a new asset to the community that our … Read more