The Atlantic County Division of Public Health has reported the fifth case of rabies in the county this year with the confirmation of a bat on August 18. Rabies was previously confirmed in a cat, two raccoons and a skunk. The bat was found on August 16 by a resident in the 4800 block of … Read more
A study is out measuring the economic impact of Cape May MAC on the local economy. Cape May MAC, a local nonprofit organized in 1970, celebrates the history of Cape May through over 9,000 educational and cultural events annually. The Cape May County Herald reports the impact analysis shows that MAC programming draws 250,000 to … Read more
An ordinance requiring construction of bulkheads on privately owned, vacant bayfront lots is up for introduction during Wednesday’s City Council meeting. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the measure calls for people investing in land along the bay to build bulkheads up to state standards. The report also says helsea residents have long complained … Read more
Three men have been arrested by the Atlantic City Police Department following a drug transaction in action. Several days ago, Detectives Eric Evans and Christopher Dodson, while on surveillance on the 1600 block of Atlantic Avenues, noticed Daryus Gandy and Bashon Simon Sr. in the midst of a narcotics deal. As they started a transaction … Read more
A recount of the Democratic primary election results for Atlantic City Council in the city’s Ward 2 found three new votes but left the winner the same.Incumbent LaToya Dunston still came out ahead with 303 votes to challenger Viana Bailey’s 297, said Board of Elections Chair Lynn Caterson. Caterson said the three extra mail-in votes … Read more
Police are investigating a shooting in the city early Sunday that left a teenager and a woman wounded in Millville according to Chief Ross Hoffman. According to the Press of Atlantic City early in the morning police responded to the 500 block of North 6th Street, where they found a 14-year-old girl who had been … Read more
The Cape May County Senior Art Show will begin this week. The 47 th annual edition will begin with a “Meet & Greet” reception on August 23 rd at the Atlantic Cape Community College Cape May County Campus at 1 P.M. There will be a ceremony to recognize all the Art Show participants that will … Read more
A couple traffic advisorities locally starting Monday. Weymouth Road, Hamilton Township On Monday, August 21 through Friday, August 25, a single lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect 24-hours a day on Weymouth Road in Hamilton Township near mile post 17.3, for county drainage improvements. Delays are expected. Motorists should reduce speeds and use … Read more
A shooting early Sunday in Millville left a teenager and a woman wounded. It happened at about 4:45 a.m., and police responded to the 500 block of North 6th Street, where they found a 14-year-old girl who had been struck in the chest by gunfire and a 36-year-old woman who was struck in the leg, … Read more
According to Atlantic County prosecutor William Reynolds the county is No. 1 in the detention rate, and in issuing the most summonses,” Reynolds said during the biweekly Clean and Safe Atlantic City meeting in Council Chambers.Reynolds has been in the job for just about one year, having been nominated in May 2022 and approved by … Read more