Two Atlantic City men face murder charges after they allegedly killed 52 year old Franklin Dwayne Gant-Smith. Gant-Smith was shot to death in January, 2015; his body was found outside of his home in Northfield. 38 year old Kyleet Blakley and 35 year old Jamal Bradford are both being held on $2 million cash bail.
Hot at blazes this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for all of Cape May County from Noon on Saturday through Sunday at 9:00pm. Temperatures will easily climb into the mid to upper 90s on the mainland, and in the low 90s at the beaches. The heat index is expected…
Stone Harbor will likely ask for Request for Proposals from all parties who wish to offer professional services to the Borough. Council meets Tuesday afternoon and will consider a new fair and open process to choose professionals who have contracts exceeding $17,500. The Borough will accept proposals through November 3rd for these contracts, beginning in…
The Avalon Free Public Library is getting a new director next month. Erin Brown is leaving the Atlantic City library system to replace Norman Gluckman in Avalon, who is retiring after a ten year career. The Avalon Free Public Library has attained five-star status over the past eight consecutive years.
Congressman Frank LoBiondo announced that federal funding has been secured for two local airports. LoBiondo secured two grants totaling $2.3 million for the Millville Municipal Airport for runway rehabilitation projects, and $57,000 for the Woodbine Port Authority to develop a design for a runway.
Longport was the big winner of the South Jersey Lifeguard Championships in Avalon on Friday evening. Longport was guaranteed the victory with a win by Mike McGrath in the singles row. Defending champion Avalon finished third in the competition.
Atlantic City’s gaming revenues are on the rise despite the imminent closure of the Trump Taj Mahal. Revenues climbed by $13 million dollars over July of last year, last month despite revenues dipping by eight percent at the Taj. Internet gaming continues to increase for the casino market.
Three people were rescued from a boat that was sinking quickly a few miles off the coast of Wildwood on Friday evening. The United States Coast Guard responded with a helicopter and a boat and were able to rescue all on board. There were no serious injuries. The boat has been marked as a navigational…
This week, it’s Joe Malloy’s turn at the Olympics in Rio. The 30-year old Maloy ail compete on Thursday morning in the triathlon event at the Olympics. The race is currently scheduled to air on the USA Network. Maloy is a 2004 graduate of Wildwood Catholic High School.
Three locals have been slapped with major drug charges following a raid Friday in the 100 block of Oregon Avenue in the Villas. Authorities have charged 24 year old James Matthews, 47 year old Tamara Matthews, and 26 year old Raymond Middleton after they found two pounds of pot, cash, and firearms at the home.…