New Jersey American Water said Tuesday it is making progress two years into a 10-year plan to replace every lead service line in its coverage area in accordance with a state mandate. So far, reports the Press of Atlantic City, four thousand lines have been replaced. But with more than 24,000 lines still needing replacement … Read more
The aerial mosquito spray originally scheduled for July 24 has been rescheduled for Wednesday evening, July 26 between 6 PM and 8 PM, weather permitting, for portions of Galloway Township and Port Republic. Wind conditions forced the cancellation of Monday evening’s spray, according to the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control. In the event of … Read more
In a recent unannounced visit by the New Jersey Department of Health, Atlantic County’s Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was found deficiency-free in a review of its COVID-19 infection control practices. The infection control survey was conducted on July 14, 2023 and found the facility in compliance with 42 CFR 483.80 infection control regulations and … Read more
A 53 year old Linwood woman is charged with stealing more than $150,000.00 while acting as the treasurer of the Linwood Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and the Linwood Street Hockey Association. Laurie Montgomery Montgomery is charged with two counts of Theft by Failing to Make the Required Disposition of Property Received. Authorities say it was discovered … Read more
In an update to the Cape May City Council recently, David Samuel, managing partner with the firm Consulting and Municipal Engineers, presented a hopeful assessment of the prospect of gaining millions of dollars’ worth of federal grants to fund a new desalination plant. But plan on waiting.“The reality is it’s a process to follow. So … Read more
The Stockton University Board of Trustees approved the 2023-24 operating budget and welcomed President Joe Bertolino at a meeting recently. One of the ways Bertolino proposed doing this is launching new academic programs and offerings, including graduate programs like a new Master of Science in Accounting approved at the meeting at Stockton Atlantic City’s John … Read more
According to a Facebook post on the Absecon police website, the private entity that has provided Absecon with EMS services for the past 15 years notified the city that they will be closing their business and ceasing all services to Absecon. Galloway Township Emergency Medical Services will begin providing ambulance coverage in that company’s absence. … Read more
A two-vehicle crash resulted in injury to a child who was walking in the area, police said. The crash happened Thursday afternoon, at the intersection of South Carolina and Adriatic avenues, Lt. Kevin Fair said. The juvenile was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s City Campus for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Posted to wond.vncnews.com … Read more
On Sunday July 23, 2023 at approximately 3:25 a.m., the Absecon Police Department was dispatched to Route 30, westbound, for a crash involving 2 vehicles. The initial investigation indicates a 2019 Nissan Sentra, operated by Edward Johnston, 25, from Egg Harbor City, NJ was traveling westbound on the White Horse Pike when it went off … Read more
A 38 year old man is charged in Randolph County with three counts of attempted kidnapping, a Level 5 felony carrying up to six years in prison. The Star Press reports Kevin Scott Jameson allegedly approached three children — ages 10, 9 and 8 — and asked if they wanted a ride in his police … Read more