According to the Press of Atlantic City in Upper Township, crews have removed the siding of the Strathmere Motel in preparation for demolition. That process, including lining up the needed permits, has taken longer than expected.“I thought the demo would be done three months ago,” said Stephen Maloney, the owner of the property. He has … Read more
Want to be patriotic and civic minded the New Jersey Division of Elections is seeking residents to serve as poll workers during the upcoming primary election and early voting period. Early voting period takes place May 29 through June 2 ahead of the primary June 4.Poll workers can earn $21.43 an hour on early voting … Read more
Wawa is looking to bring in 1,500 new associates to work at stores in South Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia this summer. According to the Press of Atlantic City, stores in Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Somers Point, Wildwood, Margate, Galloway Township and North Wildwood are among the 60 locations participating in the campaign, … Read more
Somers Point police have identified two people involved in a fatal pedestrian crash Saturday. BreakingAC.com reports 72 year old James Cipollina of Manassas, Va., was fatally struck while walking across Route 52 near the Econo Lodge with his wife. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife was not injured. The driver, a 75-year-old … Read more
Atlantic County officials are concerned about a lawsuit filed by Congressman Andy Kim against 19 county clerks that use the county line system to organize candidates on election ballots. A decision in Kim’s favor would require the reformatting of sample ballots, mail-in-ballots and return envelopes among other possible revisions at yet-to-be-determined costs to taxpayers. A … Read more
Atlantic County commissioners are set to introduce the county’s $262.1 million 2024 budget Tuesday, which would raise about $179.5 million through property taxes. According to the Press of Atlantic City, County Executive Dennis Levinson said Tuesday he expects the tax rate to fall almost five cents, from 43.8 cents to about 39 cents per $100 … Read more
Atlantic City Police announce he arrest of a suspect wanted for attempted murder of a convenience store employee. On March 4, 34 year old Francisco Bonilla of Atlantic City was arrested by the members of the Vineland Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit in Vineland. The criminal charges stem from an incident that occurred in Atlantic … Read more
Three new K-9 teams joined the Atlantic City Police Department on Friday after graduating from the Atlantic County John “Sonny” Burke Police K-9 Academy, officials said Monday. The training began in September and finished Friday.
An Upper Deerfield Township man 24 year old Kevin Lucero who allegedly shot and killed a home invader before being arrested for possessing a “ghost gun” , one without a serial number, was released from the Cumberland County jail Friday pending trial. Cumberland County Superior Court Judge Demetrica L. Todd granted Lucero’s release with conditions … Read more
In Wildwood ,the redevelopment of two local properties is expected to be completed in time for the busy tourism season, the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority said last week. The new Madison Resort Wildwood Crest is slated to open in the spring, while the Vibes Hotel Wildwood is scheduled to open this summer, … Read more