A third suspect in the huge public health insurance fraud scheme in South Jersey pleaded guilty in court earlier today. 37 year old Stephen Urbanski of Marlton appeared before a federal judge and admitted his role in the prescription drug ring. Two other suspects may appear in court later today. ##
Margate has run out of legal options regarding a beach project that has created huge ponds on the beach. An appeals court failed to stop the project during another court action on Wednesday, meaning the project will likely continue until it’s completed. Residents and officials are incensed over some large ponds of water that have…
Margate’s long standing issues with a dune and beach project continued Sunday as residents protested the resumption of the work, scheduled to begin again on Tuesday. A federal judge ruled that the project may continue, but any area with more than two inches of standing water must be roped off from the public. ##
A rally is planned for Sunday afternoon in Margate against the dune project that has formed huge lakes of rainwater on the beaches. A federal judge has ruled that the project may continue, but urged officials to take their time so nuisance issues can be avoided. ##
Longport has won back to back South Jersey Lifeguard Championships. Longport edged out Ventnor and Avalon to win its second consecutive title, considered to be the elite competition in southern New Jersey. ##
Longport will host the 78th Annual South Jersey Lifeguard Championships tonight. This will be the first time Longport has ever hosted the competition, which is considered to be the best competition of the summer. ##
A federal judge has ordered the United States Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with a very controversial beach project in Margate. Judge Renee Bumb ruled late Thursday that the project must continue, which ends a one week moratorium on work. Severe ponding has occurred adjacent to beachfront homes, killing off tourism business in…
Federal Judge Renee Bumb is expected to rule soon on a case involving the beach project in Margate that has resulted in ponding of water on the beach. A day long hearing Wednesday concluded in the evening hours and Bumb promised a ruling soon. Federal officials wish to re-start the project as soon as possible.…
Two Atlantic County men have been convicted on charges that they killed Vincent Williams of Vineland three summers ago. Authorities say the two suspects are cousins; they are identified as 25 year old Hakeem Martin and 27 year old Dominique Washington. ##
A 48 year old Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges that he tried to meet a 14 year old girl in a library in Somers Point to pursue a sexual relationship with her. Dean Leon of Enola has been charged with luring and with endangering the welfare of a child. ##