There will be some “substantial changes” coming to a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor performances in Ocean City. The Ocean City Gazette reports that the changes are coming after performers have been very outspoken about the possibility of getting a license and other restrictions on where and when they can play. City Solicitor Dottie McCrossen…
A big road victory for the Ocean City boys basketball team in Erma last night. Ocean City scored 30 of the game’s last 37 points and knocked off Lower Cape May, 50-44. Luciano Lubrano scored 26 points for the Red Raiders. In other key games last night, St. Augustine boys defeated Middle Township, 59-31, and…
Two Atlantic County men have been indicted on child prostitution charges. Authorities say 26 year old Saleem Reynolds of Atlantic City and 30 year old Mikal Mitchell of Somers Point were charged in 2015 that they exploited three victims. Both men have been charged with conspiracy to promote prostitution of a minor.
For the first time in a decade, gaming revenues are up in Atlantic City thanks to internet gaming. New win figures released this week show the casinos taking in $208 million in 2016 which represents a nine percent increase over the prior year. These figures come with the closure of the Trump Taj Mahal, which…
Atlantic City Council President Marty Small is running for mayor. Small told the editorial board of the Press of Atlantic City that he is in the race for mayor this year. Small will square off against Councilman Frank Gilliam in the democratic primary with the winner likely battling republican Mayor Don Guardian in the fall…
Three patrolmen in the Lower Township Police Department are being promoted to sergeant. Police Chief William Mastriana announced that Doug Whitten, Kevin Lewis, and Edward Edwards will all be promoted during a special ceremony to be held on January 18th at 7:00pm at the Lower Township Municipal Hall.
Middle Township Police will start using body cameras on Friday. Police Chief Christopher Leusner announced that the body worn cameras will be used on patrol and join in-car video cameras that are in use. Leusner admits the body cameras do not catch everything an officer sees, but it will provide clarity for court as to…
Law enforcement is investigating the death of an Atlantic City man who was the victim of a shooting last week, and died in the hospital 3 days later, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced. Justin Farmer was found with a gunshot wound on Jan. 2 in Atlantic City. Farmer was transported to the AtlantiCare…
Amazon will be going bricks-and-mortar in New Jersey. The company is planning a new story at the Garden State Plaza, marking the first time Amazon would open a store in the state. The mall is one of five locations the company is planning to open. Amazon has become known for knocking out bookstores like Borders…
The Ocean City Planning Board rejected a proposal that would have established a large real estate office on the corner of Ninth Street and Bay Avenue. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Board rejected the application on a 7-2 vote citing concerns about traffic congestion. The corner used to host a gasoline station.…