This past weekened was the final weekend of operation for Gillian’s Wonderland, as the park run by Ocean City’s mayor and nurtured by generations of his ancestors, closed down, the victim of financial woes made worse by the lingering aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Superstorm Sandy. Jay Gillian and his family have operated amusement … Read more
The mayor of Northfield is accused of brandishing starter pistol at a woman during an argument in the Mainland Regional High School parking lot last week. The Press of Atlantic City reports 72 year old Erland V. Chau is charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, disorderly conduct and harassment. He was … Read more
Another employee at Atlantic City High School is facing criminal charges after allegedly failing to report the abuse of the mayor and superintendent’s daughter. The Press of Atlantic City reports 30 year old Toria C. Young, who works as a secretary, is charged with official misconduct and hindering apprehension. She is scheduled to appear in … Read more
For 20 million dollars and ahead of schedule the Vineland Fire Department and the city’s firefighters will show off their new digs this weekend.The Fire Department, Mayor Anthony Fanucci and City Council will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday for the new Vineland Fire Department headquarters and Station No. 6 at 400 W. … Read more
A Manahawkin man who sexually assaulted and murdered a 23-month-old girl was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said.Michael Disporto Jr., 30, was found guilty Oct. 13, 2023, in a jury trial in Camden County Superior Court of murder and aggravated sexual assault in the death of a … Read more
Atlantic City’s mayor and schools superintendent left quickly after pleading not guilty to abusing their teenage daughter during an arraignment hearing.The Smalls have denied any wrongdoing. Both declined to answer questions regarding the case, though Mayor Marty Small Sr. did stop while leaving the county courthouse to utter his catchphrase, “It’s a great day in … Read more
Atlantic City’s mayor and his wife, the superintendent of schools, pleaded not guilty to abusing their teenage daughter during an arraignment hearing. The Press of Atlantic City reports 50 year old Marty Small Sr. and his wife, 47 year old La’Quetta Small, are charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Mayor Small is additionally … Read more
The reconstruction of New Jersey Avenue (CR 621) in North Wildwood is underway between New York Avenue and 5th Street. This multi-million-dollar County project will include a “Road Diet”, which will reduce the current 4 lane configuration of the cartway into a new configuration consisting of two thru lanes and a center turning lane. Beginning … Read more
Atlantic County election officials remind residents that the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 general election is Tuesday, October 15. The Superintendent of Elections offices in Atlantic City at 1333 Atlantic Avenue and in Mays Landing at 5920 Main Street will remain open until 9 pm on October 15, as required by … Read more
In Middle Township a residential development project potentially worth millions of dollars took a step forward with the approval of a letter of intent with Ryan Homes for a project on a long-dormant site off Indian Trail Road.