Swimming Banned On Wildwood Beaches Due To Erin Impact

Swimming is not allowed on city beaches due to dangerous conditions from Hurricane Erin, police said Monday. The Press of Atlantic City reports the restriction includes when lifeguards are off duty. Public Safety Commissioner Steve Mikulski said in a statement. “When individuals ignore safety precautions and enter the water, our first responders are forced to … Read more

Mosquito Ground Spray Scheduled for August 20 in Northfield

The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control has scheduled a mosquito ground spray application for portions of Northfield as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illness. The ground spray application will take place, weather permitting, between 4:30 AM and 6:00 AM on Wednesday. The area … Read more

Stockton University, Bucks County Community College Enter Transition Partnership

Stockton University just made it easier for Bucks County Community College students to continue their education. BreakingAC.com reports the New Jersey state college signed a dual admission and transfer partnership agreement that will help students make a smooth transition from the two-year Newtown, Penn., college to Stockton’s bachelor’s degree programs. The agreement strengthens the schools’ … Read more

Construction Debris

The North Wildwood City Council plans to require contractors to contain construction debris, including plastic sawdust from vinyl fencing and other types of dust, debris or contamination.The council has introduced an ordinance that says that a contractor must operate in such as way as to minimize the impact of airborne particles “to the greatest extent … Read more

City Of Wildwood Water And Sewer Utilities

City of Wildwood commissioners voted for two bond ordinances totaling $8 million for the city’s water and sewer utilities.The City Commission introduced a $5 million bond for improvements and acquisitions for the water utility Wednesday and held a public hearing and final vote for $3 million in bonds improvement and acquisitions for the sewer utility. … Read more

Egg Harbor Roaad Construction

Today a single lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect along Egg Harbor Road between Route 54 and Route 30.From Tuesday through Friday, lane shifts and detours will be in place along the same route for milling and paving operations. Impact to traffic each day, as follows:Tuesday: Eastbound traffic only between Route 54 and … Read more

Hammonton Traffic Advisories

On Monday, August 18, a single lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect along Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton between Route 54 and Route 30. On Tuesday, August 19 through Friday, August 22, lane shifts and detours will be in place along Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton between Route 54 and Route 30 for … Read more

Two Pedestrians Struck In Pleasantville Parking Lot

Two pedestrians suffered minor injuries when they were struck in the parking lot of Sam’s Club on Sunday. Linda Neely, 82, of Margate, lost control of her vehicle while backing out of a parking spot, Pleasantville’s Police Chief Stacey Schlachter told BreakingAC. Diane Jackson, 70, of Absecon, and Anthony Samuel, of Pleasantville, had minor injuries. … Read more

Expungement Clinic In Mays Landing Wednesday

Those looking at what it takes to clear their criminal records can get some guidance this week. According to BreakingAC.com, STONO Public Affairs will host an expungement clinic at the Truth Be Told Barbershop on Main Street in Mays Landing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. The group’s Summer of Freedom offers a series … Read more

Gambling Revenue Numbers For July

The state’s online gambling market set another monthly revenue record in July. The Press of Atlantic City reports the nine casinos, two horse tracks that accept sports bets and their partners won $606 million in July, the second time this year that total eclipsed $600 million. That was 10.7% more than they won last July. … Read more