On Tuesday, the FBI and Philadelphia police arrested 23 year old Louis Jackson from Galloway Twp., on the 5000 block of Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, for the murder of a 15-year-old juvenile from Atlantic City, and the attempted murder of a 17-year-old Atlantic City juvenile. On November 7, Atlantic City Police responded to the 800 block … Read more
The trial of Atlantic City’s mayor likely will not start until Friday morning, if not later. According to BreakingAC.com, Mayor Marty Small faces charges that include aggravated assault, terroristic threats and witness tampering in connection with alleged abuse of his teenage daughter. Jury selection began Tuesday, with dozens of Atlantic County residents spending the day … Read more
More than 100 people attended the December 1 presentation on the findings of a feasibility study for centralized dispatch in Atlantic County. The study and a cost impact analysis prepared by ADCOMM Engineering LLC are now available on the county website for public review and comment at: Atlantic County 9-1-1 & Centralized Dispatch | Atlantic … Read more
The northbound side of Shore Road between Goll and New Jersey avenues in Somers Point will be closed through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to work being conducted by the city, Atlantic County officials said. The southbound lane will remain open.In Northfield, Zion Road between Shore Road and Wabash Avenue will be … Read more
A man in Absecon was found dead Sunday night along the shoulder of Shore Road. Officers responded to Shore near Iowa Avenue at 6 p.m. and found the man deceased with visible signs of trauma, police said Monday in a Facebook post. Police and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating.Anyone with information can call … Read more
A New York panel on Monday approved three proposals to build casinos in New York city, including two owned by companies that already have casinos in Atlantic City, with whom they will now be competing.The New York Gaming Facility Location Board recommended projects by Bally’s, Hard Rock and Malaysia-based Genting Group for the three licenses … Read more
Investigators are asking for the public’s help as part of an investigation into someone found dead along an Absecon road Sunday. According to BreakingAC.com, police were called to the shoulder of South Shore Road near Iowa Avenue at about 6 p.m., and found a man dead with visible signs of trauma, according to the report. … Read more
A New York panel on Monday approved three proposals to build casinos in the city, including two owned by companies that already have casinos in Atlantic City, with whom they will now be competing. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the state Gaming Commission is expected to formally issue the licenses before the end … Read more
In May’s Landing Farpoint Toys & Collectables hopes to ease some of the stress of holiday spending.The vintage toy store and museum held its annual toy drive Saturday morning at William Davies Middle School in Mays Landing, in partnership with Hamilton Township Cares and the Hamilton Township School District.Last year’s toy drive helped over 400 … Read more
In Ocean City work on Roosevelt Boulevard could begin Dec. 8, county engineer Robert Church said during a recent meeting of the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. County officials have approved a $5.8 million contract with South State Inc. for the resurfacing work, which is expected to increase the level of the road above … Read more