Atlantic County

Stockton University is reviewing the future employment of a 58 year old professor who allegedly has a history of retaliating against women who have accused him of harassment.  Andrew Kortyna used to work at Lafayette University, and he was fired four years ago.  Stockton officials say they didn’t find out …

A box truck wound up on its side at the intersection of Route 40 and Estelle Avenue in Hamilton Township early Wednesday afternoon.  Police say a vehicle driven by 26 year old Areen McArthur ran a stop side and collided with a truck, tipping it over.  The driver of the …

The Forever 21 store may close suddenly at the Hamilton Mall in Atlantic County.  Store officials say three stores are being considered for immediate closure in South Jersey, including the location at the Hamilton Mall.  The retailer is going through bankruptcy proceedings.

A Wawa in Somers Point sold a Powerball ticket for Wednesday night’s drawing that was worth $150,000.  Lottery officials say the store is located on Shore Road and matched four numbers, plus the Powerball.

Alcohol played a role in an ATV accident over the weekend in Buena Vista Township that claimed the life of a South Jersey man.  Police say 34 year old Michael Brown of Buena Vista was drunk when he crashed his ATV, killing a passenger identified as Christopher Vasinda, who was …

A 90 year old woman from Margate lost her life in a motor vehicle accident on Friday.  Police say the unidentified woman was a passenger in a car driven by an 80 year old Cinnaminson man.  The woman was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.

One person is dead as a result of an ATV crash in Buena Vista Township over the weekend.  The unidentified person was killed in the accident on Friday night, according to State Police.  The accident took place at Cushman Avenue and Colton Lane.

A man from Atlantic County has contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis.  The disease is most commonly transmitted in swampy areas from mosquitos and can kill a horse.  Authorities say anyone who gets a mosquito bite should seek medical assistance.

Single use plastic bags will soon be banned in Somers Point.  The governing body approved a measure that would ban these bags, which have also been banned in Avalon and Stone Harbor.  There is a four month grace period for retailers to get rid of their inventory of bags.

Felony murder charges are now being sought in connection with a double murder in Ventnor.  42 year old Heather Barbera was in court Thursday, charged with killing her mother and grandmother over money.  Barbera has pleaded not guilty.