Many local communities hosted 9/11 ceremonies on Sunday, to mark the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. The Cape May County Freeholders hosted their annual ceremony Sunday afternoon and the the City of Cape May along with the local Kiwanis Club sponsored their local ceremony. The City of Absecon unveiled a memorial monument…
For two hours on Sunday night Atlantic City was in the national spotlight as the 2017 Miss America Pageant was broadcast live on ABC. This year’s winner was 21 year-old Savvy Shields, Miss Arkansas, who was awarded a $50,000 scholarship and a six-figure salary for the year. The 52 contestants were introduced from various locations…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced extended hours for outpatient clinics in Northfield and Vineland, in response to requests from patients seeking treatment. The Atlantic County clinic in Northfield will be open until 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday starting on Sept. 21st. The Cumberland County clinic in Vineland will stay open until 6:30 p.m.…
A multistory apartment building above a grocery store in Atlantic City was struck by a fire Thursday morning, injuring five firefighters and leaving 10 people homeless. The fire struck the apartment complex at about 9:30 a.m. in the 4400 block of Ventnor Avenue, reportedly starting on the second floor and spreading to the third floor…
Another landmark win is looming for St. Joseph High School head football coach Paul Sacco. On Friday Sacco goes for his 300th career win at Mainland High School. Sacco’s first win came over Wildwood High School back in 1982 at the age of 24. St. Joe has won 18 state championships under Sacco, and his…
For the sixth time the Atlantic City Council failed to dissolve it’s Municipal Utilities Authority, as required by the terms of the $73 million bridge loan with the state. The Press of Atlantic City reports that City Council President Marty Small said there was not enough support to call for a vote on the issue…
Official with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority say the Tuesday night fire on the Beesleys Point Bridge will not affect the demolition work currently underway. The old toll booth was destroyed but the fire did not damage any barges or cranes tied to the bridge. The demolition of the old bridge is part of a…
Egg Harbor Township Police arrested two residents for a burglarizing a vacant home in Scullville. On Sunday police charged 30 year-old Heather Oliver and 31 year-old Christopher Miller with burglary, theft and criminal mischief. A witness saw the suspects behind the home and found a vehicle in the driveway, containing property from the residence. The…
The Atlantic City Council will try again on Wednesday to dissolve their MUA, to satisfy their $73 million loan agreement with the state. Terms of the loan require the city to dissolve their Municipal Utilities Authority by Sept. 15th, because their assets would be used as collateral should the city fail to pay back the…
Game on! The first of three nights of preliminary competition was held Tuesday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Miss Tennessee, Grace Burgess won the talent award for the night, while Miss District of Columbia Cierra Jackson won the swimsuit/fitness competition. The contestants will parade down the boardwalk Saturday at 5 p.m. and the crowning…