The wildfire in Ocean County that began yesterday and has burned more than 13,000 acres, is 50% contained and is impacting the air quality for the surrounding areas, including Atlantic County where air quality is expected to slightly improve to moderate Thursday. Atlantic County public health officials remind residents to take precautions as wildfire smoke … Read more
Ventnor Police Chief Joe Fussner is retiring after a 28-year career in the Ventnor City Police Department, the last four years as chief. He replaced former Chief Douglas Biagi upon his retirement on Dec. 31, 2022. Capt. Joseph Wootton will be his replacement and will be sworn in as chief at the May 8 Board … Read more
The wildfire in Ocean County that began yesterday and has burned more than 11,500 acres, is impacting the air quality for the surrounding areas, including Atlantic County where air quality is currently listed as unhealthy for sensitive groups for today (April 23) and is expected to slightly improve to moderate for tomorrow (April 24). Atlantic … Read more
The city has recognized the service of resident Dennis Crowley as Crowley steps down from a five-year stint as chair of the Municipal Taxation and Revenue Advisory Committee, with Mayor Zach Mullock reading a proclamation in his honor at the City Council’s April 15 meeting.The proclamation said: “Mr. Crowley has dedicated countless volunteer hours to … Read more
A single-lane detour will be in effect today in the northbound lane of Mill Road between Route 9 and Zion Road for utility work, Atlantic County officials said. The detour is expected to last from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., county officials said Tuesday in a news release. Drivers should follow the posted detour or … Read more
A 17-year-old city boy was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly fired multiple shots on Baltic Avenue before attempting to flee, police said. The teen was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and obstruction of justice. He was sent to the Harborfields youth detention facility in … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a 17 year old male with a handgun following an alert for gunfire. On April 19, just before 10pm, patrol officers responded to the 1100 block of Baltic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Evidence of gunfire was located, but no injuries reported. Officers Christopher Campbell and Brandon … Read more
A 1,200-acre forest fire burning west of Wells Mills Road caused the closure of the Garden State Parkway between Barnegat and Lacey townships, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service was working to contain the blaze in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area near the Ocean Township border. As of … Read more
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday announced the release of the Responsible Gaming Task Force’s report outlining a comprehensive strategy to address problem gambling and promote responsible gaming across New Jersey. According to BreakingAC.com, Murphy signed Executive Order No. 360 last June establishing a Responsible Gaming Task Force charged with providing advice and recommendations … Read more
The Stone Harbor Borough Council has introduced a $23 million general fund budget for 2025 that includes a 7.2% increase in the local purpose tax rate.The tax rate would move up 2.2 cents, from $0.3120 to $0.3345. Included in the budget is a separate water and sewer utility budget for $5.8 million that has an … Read more