For 17 years, LaShawn Fitch has fought for his freedom, saying he never participated in the 2008 murder in Eatontown, Monmouth County, that landed him behind bars on a 40-year prison term.according to the Press of Atlantic City Thursday, he was released from South Woods State Prison to an impatient, joyful crowd of family and … Read more
A sink hole Sunday closed a Northfield road. Shore Road is closed in all directions at Zion Road. The closure could last until Tuesday, police said. Drivers are advised to follow the posted detour and plan travel time accordingly or seek an alternate route. Also, in Hammonton, a single lane, alternating traffic pattern will be … Read more
Opening statements are set to begin Monday morning in the trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. According to BreakingAC.com, Marty Small faces charges that include aggravated assault, terroristic threats and witness tampering in connection with alleged abuse of his teenage daughter. The allegations include that Small allegedly beat his daughter unconscious with a broom … Read more
One man is dead after an accident on the radio tower in Atlantic City’s Venice Park neighborhood. According to BreakingAC.com, Three men were doing work about 300 feet up on the 425-foot structure when something fell, knocking out one of the workers. The other two workers took turns performing CPR on the fallen man, who … Read more
In Atlantic City a proposed urban farming ordinance that supporters say could reshape how vacant land is used throughout the city is up for a public hearing and vote later this month.The Green Coalition of Atlantic City hosted a news conference at the Atlantic City Arts Foundation’s ARTeriors exhibit recently to highlight the Urban Agriculture … Read more
The Stockton University Board of Trustees approved a new three-year contract for President Joe Bertolino during its meeting Wednesday.The contract, which includes an option for a one-year extension, begins July 1, 2026, and will pay Bertolino $450,000 a year.Bertolino makes $400,000 a year under his current contract, according to records. He became Stockton’s sixth president … Read more
After three days of hearing from more than 200 Atlantic County residents, a jury was selected Thursday in the trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who is accused of abusing his teenage daughter. According to the Press of Atlantic City the jury consists of nine women and five men. Of the jurors, only … Read more
The trial of Atlantic City’s mayor will open Monday. BreakingAC.com reports jury selection ended at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, after three days and more than 200 prospective jurors. A second pool had to be brought in Thursday, after both sides went through 177 Atlantic County residents without a panel in place. Pending motions will be … Read more
The Ocean City woman accused of with lying about a violent attack at the Nature Reserve in Egg Harbor Township this summer is now in residential treatment. According to BreakingAC.com, 26 year old Natalie Greene , was working for Congressman Jeff Van Drew when police were called to the reserve July 23, and found her … Read more
Stockton University’s Board of Trustees decided to keep the new president around for a while. BreakingAC.com reports President Joe Bertolino became the school’s sixth president July 1, 2024, with a contract ending next June 30. A new three-year contract — which includes an option for a one-year extension — begins July 1, with a salary … Read more