Traffic advisories to let you know about this week. Beginning Monday, April 15 and continuing for approximately 45 days, a lane shift, stop and go traffic pattern will be in effect on Somers Point-Mays Landing Road between Leida Avenue in EHT and Ashland Avenue in Hamilton Township, 7 am – 5 pm weekdays, weather permitting, … Read more
A former Cape May County jail officer was found guilty Friday of sexually assaulting a minor detained at the facility in 2023. The Press of Atlantic City reports 34 year old Jonathan Perez of Woodbine, was convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual assault with a minor, one count of sexual assault and one count … Read more
Gov. Phil Murphy has tapped former Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler to be the new executive director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, sources confirmed Thursday. The chairman of the Atlantic County Democratic Committee offered his congratulations to Scheffler, describing the former Atlantic City police officer as a great pick for the job because of … Read more
In Brigantine a man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly beat an individual in the head with a household object during a domestic dispute, police said. And in an article by the Press of Atlantic City Kevin Turkvan, 31, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, domestic violence aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a weapon, … Read more
The city of Wildwood’s Board of Commissioners may consider reducing Park Boulevard from four lanes to two, along with bike lanes and a turning lane in the center, with the aim of improving safety. According to the Press of Atlantic City often described as a “road diet,” similar changes have been attempted in other communities. … Read more
The mother of a former St. Joseph Regional School student is suing the Diocese of Camden and the school claiming both parties didn’t do enough to stop alleged acts of racial discrimination against her son. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Julie Rodriguez alleges racial discrimination and misconduct against her son that began in … Read more
A Brigantine man is under arrest after he allegedly beat an individual in the head with a household object during a domestic dispute. 31 year old Kevin Turkvan was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, domestic violence aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a weapon, terroristic threats, criminal restraint, tampering with evidence and possession of a … Read more
Gov. Phil Murphy has tapped former Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler to be the new executive director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, sources confirmed Thursday. The Press of Atlantic City reports the chairman of the Atlantic County Democratic Committee offered his congratulations to Scheffler, describing the former Atlantic City police officer as a great … Read more
In Sea Isle City, the beach replenishment project has started, and to date, the dredge “Liberty Island” has placed over 100,000 cubic yards of sand on the south end beaches. The project is heading south at about 88th Street towards the southernmost point for the beach-fill at 94th Street. After that, the beaches will be … Read more
It just doesn’t work to evade police as an Absecon man found out accused of driving while his license was suspended for a previous driving under the influence charge six years ago was found guilty Tuesday, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Thomas J. Fox III, 60, was convicted on two counts of driving during … Read more