The state-imposed deadline for finalizing the ballot has passed, and the Atlantic County clerk has sent the ballots to the printer for the Nov. 7 general election. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Viana Bailey, one of two Democratic candidates for the city’s 2nd Ward council seat, has filed a lawsuit to contest the … Read more
The Atlantic City Housing Authority spent nearly a half-million dollars on two administrative consultants over the past year and continued to keep them on the payroll through the summer despite the addition of new permanent staff in the same roles. The Press of Atlantic City reports Jerry Volpe’s firm, Governance and Fiscal Affairs LLC, has … Read more
A Monmouth County man was identified Wednesday as the pilot killed in a single-engine plane crash that sparked a weekend forest fire in Ocean County. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 61 year old Jose Molina of Long Branch, was piloting the SR20 model plane when it crashed into a section of pinelands near … Read more
In Northfield, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners introduced a $2.38 million bond ordinance at its meeting Tuesday to fund the second building at the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park in Egg Harbor Township.The building, which is estimated to cost about $18.5 million to complete, would be built in a partnership with the Atlantic … Read more
Bridgeton police are working to identify a man found dead at the Salvation Army late Monday. The man was found at the Salvation Army’s Commerce Street property, police said Tuesday in a news release.Police and emergency medical services responded to the property at 11:08 p.m. Monday, police said. The hispanic looking man appeared dead when … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City a grand jury indicted a suspended Ocean County police detective on charges that he lied about selling three guns before being subjected to a restraining order. The jury last indicted Matthew Curtis, 47, of Little Egg Harbor Township, on charges of providing a false report to law enforcement, … Read more
An Absecon man stands charged with “terrorizing” local homeowners and businesses by dropping green dye into swimming pools using a drone. The Press of Atlantic City reports 45 year old Patrick Spina IV, owner of Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling in the 300 block of the White Horse Pike, faces multiple counts of criminal mischief … Read more
Schools are open and families are adjusting to new school schedules, teachers, assignments, activities and more which can lead to added challenges for both children and parents. Families who are experiencing serious difficulties in managing the behavior of children 10-17 years old for whom they are responsible can seek assistance through the Atlantic County Juvenile/Family … Read more
A very disturbing story. An Atlantic City man accused of sexually assaulting a girl who is now pregnant was ordered held in jail Friday. Fredy Hernandez, age 25, allegedly fled the state after finding out the 12-year-old was pregnant.He was arrested in Norristown, Pa., with a fictitious Social Security card and green card, and a … Read more
Unfortunately a wildfire in Ocean County caused by a small plane crash was said to be 70% contained Monday, state fire officials said. Meanwhile, police confirmed the pilot in the crash had died, though they did not confirm the pilot’s identity. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the fire near the Robert J. Miller … Read more