The Press of Atlantic City reported on Friday that more than 400 city workers and school employees could be laid off. According to the report, layoff notices were sent out to nearly 200 Atlantic City government workers on Friday, including 88 firefighters. It was also reported that the city school district will lose 226 full-time positions…
Mary Lee, the great white shark that’s been dominating social media this week along the Jersey Shore is heading north. The shark was tagged with a tracking device and her location can be plotted whenever her dorsal fin breaks the water’s surface. On Thursday, Mary Lee was cruising off the Cape May County coastline and…
The Board of Trustees at Stockton University want some answers regarding the recent purchase of the Showboat Casino. The trustees authorized a contract this week with a firm that will conduct a complete investigation into the purchase of the former casino by the university. The purchase has been controversial and may have lead to the…
A former 12-year veteran of the Atlantic City Police force has been convicted of official misconduct. Michael Jones, now 41, of Atlantic City, was arrested in 2012 for violating the terms of a live-in program to keep officers living in Atlantic City at a discounted rate. Jones subleased his apartment at the Stanley Homes Complex,…
Atlantic County Sheriff Frank Ballas was appointed to an important advisory council. Gov. Chris Christie selected Balles for the Governor’s Advisory Council Against Sexual Violence (GACASV). The GACASV is a team of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders dedicated to utilizing data and promising practices to recommend sustainable solutions to address sexual violence in NJ. Simply stated,…
Two former teammates of the St. Joseph High School football team will be getting a chance to make it to the NFL. University of Virginia linebacker Max Valles was drafted in the sixth round by the Oakland Raiders and safety Gordon Hill from Sacred Heart University agreed to terms with the San Diego Chargers as…
The head of the Pleasantville Police has retired. Chief Jose L Ruiz stepped down after over 31 years on the force. He was the first Hispanic officer in the city’s history. Capt. Sean Riggin has taken over as acting chief as of Friday. Ruiz was known for being hands on and would even go out…
A member of the “Dirty Block” street gang got 20 years in prison for his role in a heroin selling scheme inside of Atlantic City. Kareem Bailey is one of four member convicted in Jan. for their roles in dealing drugs in and around public housing units in the resort. Bailey will be subjected to…
A Mays Landing man was sentenced to 32 years in prison in connection with a 2011 fatal three-car collision that left a 9-year-old Hammonton boy dead, and a father and son seriously injured. Investigation determined that William Liepe, now 62, of the 3000 block of Cologne Avenue in Mays Landing, was operating a motor vehicle…
A fatal motor vehicle crash claimed the life of a 21-year-old. Brandon Seelig was the driver of a 2003 Honda Civic when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree. Seelig was critically injured in the crash and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The accident occurred on Ocean Heights Avenue in…