The first legal cannabis business to open in Atlantic City is set to also be the first to shut down. The Botanist at 1301 Boardwalk will close this month, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The last day in operation will be Aug. 18, according to a notice posted on the business’ website. The multistate … Read more
Atlantic City Police made two arrests following a narcotics investigation. They searched two residences, one in the 1900 block of Caspian Avenue and another on the 500 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, as they investigated suspect drug activity of 37 year old Leon Henry and 36 year old Kishon Woodall. Detectives recovered two … Read more
69 year old Earnest Carrol of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and manufacturing/distributing cocaine. The plea agreement calls for an aggregate sentence of nine years in New Jersey State Prison. On November 19, 2022, Absecon police conducted a motor vehicle stop on a car driven by the … Read more
In Pleasantville the Atlantic County Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees Aug. 10-12 during its annual Clear the Shelters promotion, county officials said. The shelter offers dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and breeds. Occasionally, purebred dogs and cats also become available for adoption, the county said in a news release. “This is our … Read more
The Budweiser Clydesdales will visit Margate from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15, the Margate Business Association said. And it’s the first time the famous horses will be in the community.The public is invited to watch the eight-horse hitch being harnessed to a red Budweiser beer wagon from 2 to 3 p.m. in front of … Read more
No injuries were reported Wednesday after a single-engine plane with only a pilot on board crashed in an area between West Liebig Street and Genoa Avenue, police said on Facebook. Police were asking people to avoid the area while the crash is being investigated. A single-engine Cirrus SR-22 airplane crashed in a field northeast of … Read more
Middle Township Public Schools will bring bond referendum information directly to community members through a series of events this summer. Residents will vote Sept. 17 on funding a proposal for school building improvements to better serve students and the community. The Cape May County Herald reports community members will have the opportunity to see bond … Read more
No injuries were reported Wednesday after a single-engine plane crashed in an area between West Liebig Street and Genoa Avenue, police said on Facebook. According to the Press of Atlantic City, a single-engine Cirrus SR-22 airplane crashed in a field northeast of Atlantic City International Airport about 3:40 p.m. The pilot was alone onboard. The … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department investigated the shooting of a man leading to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of a handgun. On July 28, 2024, at 4:31 AM, patrol officers responded to the 2400 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of a man shot. Arriving officers located a victim, 31, of … Read more
In Middle Township the Middle Thorofare bridge connecting the Diamond Beach section of the township to the mainland will undergo electrical work today. Drivers should expect delays until around 4 p.m., Cape May County officials said in a news release. However, boat traffic requiring an opening won’t be impacted, the county said.