The GallowayTownship Council amended its 2024 municipal budget seven times Tuesday to add $264,231 worth of grant money, mostly due to various American Rescue Plan firefighter grants.Five of the seven amendments were for firefighter grants. The Oceanville Volunteer Fire Company received $68,000, the Germania Volunteer Fire Company received $44,000, the Bayview Volunteer Fire Company received … Read more
The Press of Atlantic City is reporting AtlantiCare, the region’s largest health care organization, is embarking on a six-year initiative to improve the health of South Jersey residents, expand health care services and grow into a $2 billion-a-year company, President and CEO Michael Charlton said Wednesday. Charlton, speaking to a large audience in the Adrian … Read more
A detention hearing for an Egg Harbor Township man who allegedly stabbed another man at a township park last month is set to take place Monday in Atlantic County Superior Court. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 18 year old Mikal Williams-Bunch is charged with aggravated assault with a weapon, conspiracy, endangering an injured … Read more
AtlantiCare plans to undertake a six-year initiative to improve the health of South Jersey residents, expand health care services and grow into a $2 billion-a-year company. According to the Press of Atlantic City, company officials say its part of what’s called the VISION 2030 initiative. Among the steps AtlantiCare plans to take is healthcare defined, … Read more
As an Anchor Institution in the resort, Stockton University has had a positive impact on the community and the local economy. But President Joe Bertolino believes the university’s impact should go beyond that, including serving as a catalyst for artistic and cultural expression in southern New Jersey. That’s why he introduced a Regional Arts and … Read more
60 year oldThomas J. Fox of Absecon was found guilty of Driving During License Suspension for Prior DUIs. On February 14, 2018, a Galloway Township Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop of a vehicle he observed engaging in a motor vehicle infraction in the area of Route 50. The vehicle was driven by Thomas … Read more
The report card fror Atlantic CIty is out and Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the resort’s bond rating.The report, which improved the city’s bond rating from Ba2 to Ba1, said the increase reflected the “substantial strengthening of the city’s fiscal position,” including a sharp increase in fund balances and declines in debt, while maintaining a … Read more
The Press of Atlantic City reports a gradual decrease in daily departures from Atlantic City International Airport led to Spirit Airlines’ decision to close its crew base there, a spokesperson for the company said Tuesday.Spirit is the only commercial carrier at Atlantic City International. The airport will not be closing, just the Spirit Airlines crew … Read more
Ocean City City Council could approve a $12,000 contract to help line up permits to widen the north end of the city’s Boardwalk at a meeting scheduled for this evening. A contract with the Robbinsville, Mercer County, company would have ACT Engineering work to obtain permission from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the … Read more
A group of veteran lifeguards has sued the borough, asking a Superior Court judge to rule that Avalon is in violation of state law for not offering pensions to eligible guards upon retirement. According to the Cape May County Herald, the suit was filed following months of unsuccessful negotiations between the six plaintiffs, all Avalon … Read more