49 year old John LeVance of Absecon has pleaded guilty to a four-count indictment charging him with third degree stalking as a repeat offender, cyber harassment, contempt of a court order, and invasion of privacy. In June of 2022, LeVance was sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting the victim in … Read more
The trend of large whales washing up on the Atlantic Coast hasn’t stopped. In the meantime, officials hope new federal money will help to surveil and protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale and benefit other ocean species in the process.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries division, or NOAA Fisheries, this week said $82 … Read more
The 22nd annual Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, was canceled due to the imminent storms set to wash out the entire weekend.The Margate Business Association, in a social media post, cited public safety concerns surrounding the upcoming severe weather. The forecast is calling for high winds, heavy rain and … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City several residents of Atlantic City Housing Authority communities asked City Council to help the more than 1,300 tenants living in subsidized housing, some of whom have been dealing with frequent disruptions of heat and hot water, leaking gas lines and mold in living areas.While council did not want … Read more
West Nile virus was confirmed in a Linwood mosquito sample collected from the meadows near the 2200 block of Brighton Avenue. The sample was collected September 12 and confirmed positive for West Nile virus on September 20. West Nile virus was previously confirmed in a Linwood sample from the 300 block of Royal Street in … Read more
38 year old Bao “Joanna” Huynh of Brigantine was sentenced Thursday to six years in New Jersey State Prison for second degree vehicular homicide related to a fatal motor vehicle crash that killed a Lindenwold man on Saturday, June 26, 2021. On June 26, 54 year old Hector Salgado was killed when a motor vehicle … Read more
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron is resigning as mayor effective today – Thursday, September 21, 2023. Deputy Mayor Krista Fitzsimons will assume his mayoral responsibilities immediately. His departments will report to the City Administrator until reassignment. Byron issued a statement reading, in part, “It is with deep sadness – yet great hope – for the continued … Read more
A Millville man who worked as a security specialist for a third-party company at the high school was arrested Wednesday for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said.JT Banks, 54, was charged with two counts of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
According to an article in the Press of Atlantic City replacing expensive textbooks with free educational resources could reduce college costs, but more professors and administrators need to promote the option, according to student research published this week by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University.The National Center for Education Statistics … Read more
In Middle Township there’s mixed reaction to launching a K-9 unit. Months after taking charge of the township Police Department, Chief Jennifer Pooler wants to launch a K-9 unit. She made the pitch at the Monday workshop meeting of the Township Committee. It will be up to committee members to decide whether to move forward … Read more