Three people were sentenced to more than 150 years combined in state prison for the 2018 murder of Millville Midget Football League coach Joseph L. “JoJo” Jones, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announced Saturday.Eugene Cosby, 48, of the Malaga section of Franklin Township, Gloucester County; Will El-Bey, 28, of Vineland; and Clifton Bailey, 33, of … Read more
As people around the world watch in horror at the devastating impact of the California wildfires, Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson wants to allay any fears among Atlantic County residents that their homes and properties are at risk. He explained that county officials reached out to representatives of the State Fire Warden and were told … Read more
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority in December announced an $8.6 million investment to support the development and construction of the Aerospace Innovation Center, a Strategic Innovation Center to be located at the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park in Egg Harbor Township. According to BreakingAC.com, the AIC is being developed in partnership with the … Read more
50 year old Laura Hughes has been identified as the woman whose body was found in a refrigerator in Belleplain State Forest in Dennis Township. The Press of Atlantic City reports her boyfriend, 45 year old Christopher Blevins of Gloucester Township has for allegedly transporting the remains there.
On Friday, 34 year old Francisco Corriano of Atlantic City was sentenced to a five-year term in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty on five cases, which involved criminal activity. In September, Corriano had been arrested for a variety of shoplifting, narcotics, and burglary offenses. On November 6, 2023, Corriano was arrested for shoplifting … Read more
Some sadness in the animal kingdom.The Cape May County Zoo announced the death of one of its rock star animals Thursday.David Bowie, a red panda named for the late British rocker, died Thursday. A necropsy of Bowie indicated mesenteric torsion, a condition in which the intestines twist, the zoo said. Most cases are nearly 100% … Read more
While residents continue to speak against any proposal for religious instruction during the school day, Ocean City Board of Education President Kevin Barnes said nothing has come before the board for a vote.A local organizing committee for the LifeWise Academy had reached out to the district in the fall about the potential of offering Bible … Read more
Atlantic County Commissioner Amy Gatto, first elected to public office in her early 20s and the youngest Hamilton Township mayor at age 29, will not seek reelection in 2025, she said Thursday.She has no plans to run for higher office, she said.According to the PRess of Atlantic City Atlantic County Republican Chair Don Purdy said … Read more
Opponents of Atlantic Shores’ plan to build an offshore wind farm off the city and move its power across the resort have collected 2,092 signatures on a petition to put a question on the 2025 ballot. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the ballot question would have residents vote on whether to suspend Ordinance … Read more
Camden County man is charged after he allegedly transported the body of his girlfriend to Belleplain State Forest, where the remains were found last month in a refrigerator, reports the Press of Atlantic City. 45 year old Christopher Ryan Blevins of Gloucester City, was charged with desecrating human remains and hindering apprehension. It is unclear … Read more