A body was found shot to death in a field in Pleasantville last week. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a male juvenile was found on Friday afternoon. The city resident was found with multiple gun shot wounds. The identity and age of the victim was not released. An investigation is on-going. Anyone with…
A young boy is lucky to be alive after he became trapped in a hole in the sand that he dug on the 17th Street beach in Surf City. The 12 year old boy became trapped underneath of the sand and lifeguards had to dig him out, and perform CPR on him to bring him…
It was a long night for some local firemen overnight into Monday morning as a big fire took place at a campground located on Route 9 in Ocean View late Sunday night. Fire crews arrived at the scene and found two trailers engulfed in flames close to a propane filling station. Multiple fire companies responded…
A judge ruled Monday that yes, Stockton University can attempt to sell the Showboat Casino to another buyer. Judge Julio Mendez ruled Monday that a contract between Stockton and KK Ventures is now null and void, and Stockton can attempt to find a new buyer for the former casino. KK Ventures is owned by developer…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wants to further edit a bill drafted by local lawmakers intended to help the boating and marina industries in the Garden State. Christie wants to make a bill sponsored by State Senator Jeff Van Drew that reduces the sales tax imposed for sales and uses of boats and vessels to…
Lower Township Police have charged a 15 year old male with a burglary that occurred over the weekend at a retail store. Police say two officers responded to the Game Star store located on Bayshore Road in Villas on Sunday where a burglary took place. Police say video games and cash were taken from the…
At about 3 a.m. Sunday, Middle Township Police responded to Wildwood Avenue in Whitesboro for a report of shots fired. Patrol units found about ten people in the area and a shell casing on the road. Police arrested Brian D. Thompson, 29, of Whitesboro, on various weapons offenses. Two vehicles were seized and after the Middle Township…
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is cracking down on illegal dumping within the state’s recreational areas. A program called “Don’t Waste Our Open Space” was launched by the D.E.P. in partnership with Camden, Trenton and Secaucus to fight unlawful dumping. Under the new initiative, 34 people were arrested for illegal dumping in some of…
Two local lawmakers are making another push for the extension of Route 55 into Cape May County. A letter was written by Senator Jeff Van Drew and Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak asking for reconsideration of the project to Transportation Commissioner Jamie Fox. One of the primary reasons the project hasn’t happened is environmental with unique species…
Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi that allows 16-year-olds with agricultural driver’s licenses to operate farm vehicles without adult supervision was signed into law by Gov. Christie today. The graduated driver license program, established in 2001, significantly changed the driving privileges of permit holders and new licensees. The changes undermine the purpose and value of…