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The Cape May City Police Department has issued a warning to parents to be aware of an internet game called “The Momo Challenge”.  The game is spread through an app and encourages children to perform dangerous tasks.  The app has also been linked to popular social media sites.

An announcement is expected this morning regarding an investigation into the wrestling program at the Arthur P. Schalick High School in Salem County.  CBS3 reports that school district has confirmed an investigation that included both students and staff.  Results could be announced by the Prosecutor’s Office later today.

The Marshall’s retail store in Cape May Court House is moving, but staying in Middle Township.  The Cape May County Herald reports that the store will be eventually moving to an empty location at the Grande Center in Rio Grande, but no date has been set.

Atlantic City’s casinos earned 20 percent more revenue last month than they did during the same month one year ago.  New gaming figures were released showing the casinos taking in nearly a quarter of a billion dollars last month.  Two new casinos, along with sports and online betting, have boosted …

The Avalon Borough Council met Wednesday evening and moved towards new construction regulations that will be among the tightest in the region.  The new regulations shorten the days and hours in which construction can occur, and creates strict rules on where construction materials and trailers may be placed in the …

Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam Jr. was a no show for Wednesday night’s Council meeting.  Under the city’s form of government, Gilliam is not required to appear at the meetings and does not vote on items.  Gilliam pleaded not guilty in court this week on charges relating to a fight …

It’s highly unlikely that lawmakers in Trenton will vote on legislation to legalize marijuana before the end of the year.  Democratic lawmakers met this week and agreed that it’s unlikely bills to support legalized pot sales will be voted on this year.  Unless major differences are ironed out between the …

Ocean City is reaching out to its community to fill five volunteer positions on four different boards.  The city issued an alert asking for interested parties to join the environmental, tourism, historic preservation, and zoning boards.  Five vacancies exist.

A meeting will be held after the first of the new year to discuss a new location for the Whitesboro Post Office.  The meeting will be held on January 3rd at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.  Federal officials will be on hand to discuss the potential new location.

A firefighter from Ventnor is the latest individual to plead guilty in connection with a massive health benefits fraud scheme in South Jersey.  37 year old Corey Sutor was in federal court Wednesday and admitted to his role in the scheme.  Sutor admitted to creating more than $2 million worth …