Joseph Ragan, accused of murdering his fiance will remain behind bars. A court hearing culminated when Superior Court Judge Christine Smith rejected Ragan’s request to be released pending trial, ordering him to remain in the Cape May County jail without bail. Ragan is accused of helping to kill his fiancée, Emily Cruddas, by shooting her … Read more
Fifteen of Cape May County’s 16 municipalities have accepted the state’s calculated number for their current and future affordable housing obligations.Based on a December report from the state Department of Community Affairs, the county has an obligation for a total of current and prospective affordable housing of 992 living units as its towns prepare for … Read more
In Estell Manor, a controlled burn of 3.5 acres of the Atlantic County Park is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. today, county officials said. The burn will be conducted by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and the county Division of Parks and Recreation, county officials said Tuesday in a news release. The … Read more
Resorts Casino Hotel that mimics a margaritaville-style atmosphere in Atlantic City is primed for a big summer this year now that a state agency has approved its plan for an outdoor stage and an expanded bar designed to draw customers to a newly widened beach.According to the Press of Atlantic City the Casino Reinvestment Development … Read more
A high school teacher who allegedly posted a perceived threat against President Donald Trump on social media will resign at the end of the school year. The Press of Atlantic City reports the township Board of Education unanimously approved the resignation of Fred Wilson effective June 30 during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Dozens attended … Read more
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run Tuesday night on the Black Horse Pike. According to BreakingAC.com, Egg Harbor Township police were called to the area in front of the Economy Inn in the township’s West Atlantic City section at about 8 p.m. It was reported that a motor vehicle struck a pedestrian and the … Read more
Linwood police say an investigation into a social media threat against “MRHS” shows no connection to Mainland Regional High School. BreakingAC.com reports posts threatening an act of violence against MRHS was shared numerous times leading to concerns reported by local parents and residents. A thorough investigation by Linwood police with assistance from police in Somers … Read more
Plans to restore four municipally owned brownfields properties and put them to better use – as well as back on the tax rolls – are advancing thanks to a $1 million federal grant.The four properties – the 2.5-acre former hat factory site, the 2.2-acre former high school grounds, the 115-acre former landfill and the 658-acre … Read more
A Millville woman died Friday afternoon after the vehicle she was driving collided head on with an SUV on Route 55, State Police said. Maria Ortiz, 55, was driving a Chevy Malibu north when the vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes and struck a BMW near milepost 25.7 at 2:17 p.m., State Police said. Ortiz … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township layoffs of workers still on provisional status throughout the federal government will affect a small number of employees at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, said Monday. According to the Press of Atlantic City he estimated about 15 workers have been laid off there … Read more