City of Margate commissioners approved two bond ordinances totaling more than $16 million for major capital projects, led by construction of a new Public Works building.One ordinance authorizes $8.9 million for general capital needs, including roads, buildings, vehicles and recreation facilities.A second $7.5 million bond funds water and sewer utility projects, including the new Public … Read more
The U.S. Coast Guard made a long distance rescue on Saturday, flying 70 miles to medically evacuate a fisherman suffering from an apparent stroke. NJ.com reports around 10:15 a.m., watchstanders at the Coast Guard Delaware Bay sector received a call that a crewman aboard the fishing vessel ”Ocean Prowler” was seriously ill, a U.S. Coast … Read more
Brigantine City Council is urging the governor to declare a state of emergency due to beach erosion impacting the Jersey Shore. BreakingAC.com reports council unanimously passed a resolution that wants a Gov. Phil Murphy to issue a state disaster declaration in response to ongoing and severe coastal erosion and storm damage. The move comes following … Read more
A skunk collected from the 6500 block of Mill Road in Egg Harbor Township has been confirmed positive for rabies, the third rabies case of the year in Atlantic County. Rabies was previously confirmed in a raccoon in Absecon and a skunk in Galloway. The Atlantic County Division of Public Health was notified by local … Read more
Three Atlantic County school districts are among 86 schools those receiving state grants to support an initiative to keep students in sixth through 12th grade device-free during school hours. BreakingAC.com reports Absecon, Egg Harbor Township and Pleasantville will receive financial help toward implementation of a bell-to-bell policy, which makes sure students’ cell phones and other … Read more
The Stone Harbor Borough Council has adopted a 3% occupancy tax on hotel/motel rentals and short-term rentals booked through computer platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo.Short-term rentals booked directly through the property owner or through a licensed real estate broker are exempt from the tax by state law.The vote came at the Dec. 16 meeting of … Read more
In Somers Point Shore Medical Center honored the year’s 61 Guardian Angels, employees who impacted patients and families in a positive way, during its 18th annual pinning ceremony Dec. 11.Throughout the year, Guardian Angels are recognized individually at staff meetings, where they receive a certificate and hear personal messages from the patients who honored them. … Read more
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. was found not guilty Thursday of abusing his 17-year-old daughter and later telling her to recant her claims. “Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, jury!” an emotional Small, 51, shouted as he broke down in tears. And according to the Press of Atlantic City this is the third time Small … Read more
An Atlantic City man faces a theft charge after police say he took a nursing home employee’s vehicle for a short time earlier this month. Jersey Shore Online reports Stafford Township police said officers were called to the Manahawkin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center shortly after midnight Dec. 9 for a report involving a stolen motor … Read more
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small has been found not guilty on all counts in a trial in which he was charged with verbally and physicall assaulting his daughter. BreakingAC.com reports he jury needed only a short playback of testimony Marty Small gave about what happened during “the tussle with the broom” between him and his … Read more