The Margate Board of Commissioners has approved their plan to buy the former Liberty Gas station on Ventnor Avenue and turn it into a parking lot despite concerns from a fellow member of the governing body and residents.Mayor Michael Collins and Commissioner of Public Works Cathy Horn voted for the bonding Aug. 1, while Commissioner … Read more
Ocean City’s Gillian’s Wonderland will close in October, owner Jay Gillian announced in a social media post Friday afternoon. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the business has operated for 94 years, started by Gillian’s grandfather, David Gillian. Gillian called the decision difficult but added the business is no longer viable.
Atlantic City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for various weapons and narcotics related charges. Wednesday, police oncluded a two-month investigation into the distribution of narcotics from a residence in the 1500 block of Beach Avenue. 53 year old Wilbert Deberry Jr of Atlantic City was arrested on scene. A … Read more
Atlantic County public health and mosquito control officials are reminding residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses following the confirmation of the first human and horse cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in the state, both of which were reported in Atlantic County. Additionally, mosquito samples collected from the 400 block of … Read more
A 5-year-old Atlantic County mare died Saturday from eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne illness found in horses, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture reported Thursday.It is the first reported case of EEE for a New Jersey horse this year, the department said. Symptoms included fever, front and rear ataxia, and inability to rise.
A Pleasantville man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly stole a plane that later crash-landed in a field near Surran’s Nursery on Route 50, State Police said. Robert Wagner, 42, was charged with criminal attempt, criminal mischief, burglary, criminal trespass, theft, receiving stolen property, obstruction and hindering.
The Cape May County Division of Workforce Development is offering education and training grants up to $5,000 and paid on-the-job-training opportunities with local businesses providing year-round employment.According to the Press of Atlantic City grants are available for jobs such as LPN, dental assistant, computer technology, HVAC/plumbing, certified nurse assistant, CDL-B/A license, culinary arts, skin care … Read more
33 year old Jose Madera from Egg Harbor City entered a guilty plea to organizing and maintaining a cockfighting ring on his property in Galloway Township. He also pleaded guilty to several counts of animal cruelty. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the Galloway Township Police Department HLEO (Humane Law Enforcement Officer) Unit executed a search … Read more
A man in Gloucester Township is facing charges after police say he struck his father with his vehicle and took off. Brandon Rollans was arrested at the beach with the help of lifeguards and a drone used to spot the suspect. No word on what lead to the incident. Rollans was sent to the Cape … Read more
Online gambling company bet365 must refund more than a half-million dollars to customers who won bets but were paid less than they were entitled to when the company unilaterally changed the odds when making the payouts, state gambling regulators said. And according to the Press of Atlanticvi City the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement … Read more