In Tabernacle Fireworks have been identified as the spark that ignited the 4,000-acre fire in Wharton State Forest. State Forest Fire Service crews are continuing to monitor and improve containment lines of the blaze. As of Sunday morning the so-called Tea Time Hill Wildfire was 90% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. No … Read more
A 32-year-old Atlantic city woman was arrested Thursday after commanding her kids to get into her car that was supposed to get repossessed and then crashing into a family of four in a hit-and-run, police said.Taquanda Roberts was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, eluding, and criminal mischief, police said in a news … Read more
Authorities now say fireworks have been identified as the spark that ignited the 4,000-acre fire in Wharton State Forest. State Forest Fire Service crews worked Sunday to monitor and improve containment lines of the blaze, reports the Press of Atlantic City. As of late Sunday morning, the so-called Tea Time Hill Wildfire was 90% contained, … Read more
On July 4, Atlantic City Police responded to the 700 block of Maryland Avenue in reference to a dispute involving the repossession of a vehicle. Officers spoke with the registered owner of the vehicle, 32 year old city residentTaquanda Roberts, and the tow truck driver. Roberts was attempting to prevent her vehicle from being towed … Read more
Beginning Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12, Tilton Road in Galloway will be closed between Route 30 and Wrangleboro Road, 7 AM – 5 PM, weather permitting, for milling and paving. Southbound traffic will be detoured via Route 30 eastbound to Pomona Road southbound. Northbound local traffic will be permitted to enter the work … Read more
Atlantic City Police say two people were injured in separate shootings overnight Thursday. Officers went to a large fight at 9:55 p.m. in the 1000 block of Sewell Avenue, reports the Press of Atlalntic City and found a a 24-year-old New York man who had been shot and was taken to the hospital. Three hours … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested a mother and son and recovered four firearms and a large amount of marijuana laced food items. On July 3, detectives concluded a month-long investigation into the distribution of narcotics from a residence in the 500 block of north Indiana Avenue in Atlantic City. The target of the investigation, 25 year … Read more
After a much-needed replenishment of sand along North Wildwood’s shoreline, local officials are ready to roll back its ban on large cabanas, canopies, and tents on beaches.In May, North Wildwood banned all large shaders, including tents and cabanas, that were taller than seven feet and six inches or wider than eight feet. For years, the … Read more
A technical issue with the Downbeach Express’ credit card processing company last Thursday resulted in duplicate charges for some customers, the company said. And according to the Press of Atlantic City the bridge costs $2.50, while Express Pass holders are charged $1.85. Customers who were affected should see the refunded amounts reflected on their accounts … Read more
A May’s Landing man was charged with murder in the stabbing of an Ocean County man Wednesday evening, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced.Michael Carney, 39, was arrested at a residence he rented from Solomon Lonner, 49, of Lakewood.Police responded to the residence at 789 Park Road around 5:19 p.m. to a report of a … Read more