Workers in Atlantic City are preparing for a three week loss of income beginning on April 8th. The Press of Atlantic City reports that some municipal employees will file for unemployment, as long as they will not be reimbursed for back pay under their contracts. Police and fire officials said their personnel will work without…
A 51 year old veteran from South Jersey has died just days after he set himself on fire outside of an Atlantic County veterans affairs clinic. Northfield Police confirm the Egg Harbor Township resident died from the fire, which was a suicide attempt. The man was a veteran who was being treated for mental issues.
Even though the financial woes continue in Atlantic City, the local school district does not plan any layoffs for next year. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the school Business Administrator announced at Monday night’s school board meeting that no reduction in force was planned in the $169.7 million preliminary school budget for 2016-17.…
A four-student team from Cumberland Regional High School won the 2015 Congressional App Challenge, in a competition against seven other teams from high schools throughout South Jersey in the 2nd Congressional District, represented by U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo. Their submission – “Instavote” – is a mobile application designed to allow registered voters to vote from…
For the 13th time the top boys basketball team in the state of New Jersey is St. Anthony of Jersey City. On Monday the Friars of St. Anthony beat Linden 55-38 to capture yet another Tournament of Champions trophy, and finish the season a perfect 32-0. The runner-up Linden Tigers beat Atlantic City in the NJSIAA Group…
Atlantic Cape Community College and the Cape May County Technical School District have reached a deal regarding a college credits program. The education centers announced that up to 25 college credits will be awarded to eligible students on the completion of their technical education in both high school and post-secondary programs. The agreement begins in…
Friday, April 8th could be date of the last paycheck for Atlantic City employees, unless the city can come up with more cash. According to The Press of Atlantic City, the mayor’s chief of staff says the city is running out of money and won’t be able to make payroll after April 8th. Mayor Don Guardian…
A man who was outside of a Veterans Affairs clinic in Northfield set himself on fire Saturday. Police say the man used gasoline to help fuel the fire. He survived the incident and was airlifted to Temple University Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Police say they are not investigating anyone else in…
An Atlantic City man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday after pleading guilty to manslaughter for killing his mother in 2014. Steven Pratt, 46, became violent and struck his mother Gwendolyn in the head causing her death, less than 48 hours after being released from prion on a previous murder sentence. Pratt…
The 17 year-old juvenile, from Mays Landing, who was arrested on March 10, for 13 motor vehicle burglaries, is now under house arrest. The male juvenile was released this week from the Harborfields Youth Detention Center and placed on the Home Electronic Detention System. This was the 9th time this juvenile was arrested by Hamilton Township…