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
According to the Press of Atlantic City backlit by a pink and orange August sunset, diners crowd a Ninth Street sidewalk at Maria’s Café and Grille at 846 Central Ave.The scene may not be repeated next summer, with a city plan to buy the building to expand downtown parking. On Thursday, City Council approved a … Read more
Atlantic City International Airport is announcing a new carrier Wednesday during a news conference, the South Jersey Transportation Authority said. The Press of Atlantic City reports the announcement is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Details on inaugural flight schedules, destinations and booking will also be revealed at the event. Spirit Airlines is currently the lone carrier … Read more
A single-story home on Glenwood Avenue in Wildwood was damaged Tuesday morning in a fire. The Press of Atlantic City reports firefighters responded to the home in the 300 block of Glenwood at 10:19 a.m. and saw smoke coming from the structure. A person in the home was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. … Read more
A Folsom man who shot at a man who came to his home with a baseball bat pleaded guilty Monday. According to BreakingAC.com, 70 year old John Farren is expected to get probation in the case. He was arrested in December 2023, after Jason Baldino arrived at his home “to have a verbal exchange” with … Read more
Atlantic County is seeking nominations of outstanding residents with disabilities who have attained significant personal achievement and have made a difference in the lives of others. A reception will be held on October 21 during Disabilities Awareness Month to present each honoree with the Donald J. Sykes Award named in memory of the former chairman … Read more