Beginning Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14, Tilton Road in Galloway is scheduled to be closed between Route 30 and Aloe Street, 7 am – 3:30 pm, weather permitting, for drainage improvements. Businesses within the work zone will remain open but access will be impacted. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and … Read more
A Lacey Township man on Friday pleaded guilty to threatening to shoot an Amazon delivery driver and running a marijuana operation out of his home. The Press of Atlantic City reports 64 year old John Vincentini was charged for the incident that happened Sept. 5, 2022. He also pleaded guilty to possession of an assault … Read more
The Board of County Commissioners has passed a resolution to prevent the automatic renewal of a 30-year lease on the Cape May County Airport property held by the Delaware River and Bay Authority and return the approximately 1,000-acre site to county control. The Cape May County Herald reports the resolution, which passed 3-1 at an … Read more
A Galloway Township man who was riding an electric scooter was struck by two vehicles on the White Horse Pike and died early Friday. The Press of Atlantic City reports 19 year old Stephen B. Johnson III was riding on the pike near Jimmie Leeds Road when he was hit by a Toyota Rav 4 … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township, Spirit Halloween, the seasonal costume and party store based in the township, is preparing to open its doors once again for the 2024 season.The company’s flagship store at 6725 Black Horse Pike will have its grand opening Aug. 1. Spirit, the largest Halloween retailer in North America, is looking for 50,000 … Read more
A Lacey Township woman was charged in a narcotics manufacturing scheme in which she allegedly employed one of her children in the making and distribution of drugs, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said. According to the Press of Atlantic CityMargaret Whalen, 60, was charged with maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance facility, manufacturing psilocybin … Read more
The rehabilitation of the historic Franklin Street School into Cape May County’s newest library is complete, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. June 13. Prior to the ceremony and dedication, a “Book Brigade” will be held at 1 p.m. at the location of the former library at 110 Ocean St., reenacting … Read more
51 year old Everette Williams of Atlantic City was indicted for second-degree Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Which Resulted in Death among other charges after an investigation revealed that he struck a pedestrian resulting in the death of a 17-year-old Galloway Township boy. On February 17, the teen was killed on the … Read more
25 year old Alexia Glass from Mays Landing has beenindicted for first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter among other charges after an investigation revealed that she struck a vehicle resulting in the death of 22 year old Yolanda Pacheco of Mount Holly. On March 28th, Pacheco was killed on Route #322 in Hamilton Township when the car she … Read more
A former Margate firefighter who admitted his role in a $50 million prescription fraud scheme will spend a year in federal prison. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Michael Sher, of Northfield, pleaded guilty in March 2018 to conspiring to defraud a health care benefit program. Sher also is subject to three years of … Read more