A major dune project is now underway in Margate much to the chagrin of some beach goers. Several beaches are being shut down so the dune work can occur; this part of the project was not supposed to be in Margate until the latter half of August. About 1,000 feet of beach at a time…
A 23 foot power boat had its engine explode in Little Egg Harbor Monday afternoon, and four occupants of the boat jumped into the water to safety. Two of the passengers suffered burns from the explosion and needed medical treatment. The fire engulfed the boat in heavy smoke. ##
A 33 year old man from Mays Landing finished second in the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating championship on Tuesday. Carmen Cincotti chowed down 68 hot dogs and placed right behind Joey Chestnut, who was able to gobble down four more for a total of 72. ##
A 55 year old man from Arkansas ran into a wooded area after he caused a DWI-related traffic accident in Hamilton Township Sunday evening. Police say Steven Stewart’s car flipped four times during a wreck on Colonge Avenue at Lombard Street. Stewart’s vehicle hit another car but there were no serious injuries. ##
A 34 year old New York man was charged in connection with a hit and run accident on the Atlantic City Expressway Saturday morning. NJ.com reports that Vincent Van Pelt struck a vehicle on the Expressway near milepost 8.6 before he exited the Expressway and was stopped by local police. He was arrested for a…
A former football player at Rutgers University has rejected 15 year plea bargain sentence for alleged armed robberies and instead wants a trial. Tejay Johnson told a judge that he wants to go to trial and if convicted, Johnson could face over 151 years in prison. Another defendant had his date to decide his fat…
A beach fill project that started in Ventnor was suddenly halted and moved to Margate for the busiest time of the summer season. The US Army Corps of Engineers says it was a mechanical problem but some in Margate suspect it was payback because the beach town fought a dune project. ##
The New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners has suspended the license of Atlantic County doctor James Kauffman. Kauffman was arrested earlier this month after he greeted authorities armed with a pistol who came to his practice in Egg Harbor Township. ##
A 43 year old Virginia man admitted in court this week that he robbed four banks, including one in Ocean City, and another in Atlantic City. Bruce Wayne Higgins pleaded guilty before United States District Court Judge Renee Bumb to the crimes. Higgins could face up to 20 years behind bars when he is sentenced…
The man who was struck and killed this week by a New Jersey Transit train in Atlantic County was an Atlantic City fireman and a former standout athlete at Holy Spirit High School. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Albert Mallen of Egg Harbor Township lost his life when he was struck by the…