On Wednesday afternoon a vacant two-story home was destroyed by fire in Atlantic City. Firefighters responded to the unit block of N. Trenton Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. to find the house fully engulfed in flames. The fire was brought under control in about 45 minutes and no injuries were reported. Damage was sustained by…
On Thursday Acting Stockton University President Harvey Kesselman is scheduled to testify before the N.J. Senate’s Budget Committee. Kesselman will attempt to answer questions about the purchase of the former Showboat Hotel/Casino for $18 million in December. Trump Entertainment has threatened to enforce a covenant on the site that states the land must be used for a…
The man who allegedly orchestrated the infamous closing of the George Washington Bridge in New Jersey is expected to plead guilty to federal charges this week. David Wildstein was Governor Christie’s second highest ranked staffer at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The crippling traffic jam created nationwide headlines and put a…
The Avalon School District is building a jogging track and fitness stations on its athletic field. The new track will be one eighth of a mile and include four lanes; there will also be new fitness stations at the field, along with a brand new basketball court. The contract for the work totals $337,000; the…
A rescue at sea by the United States Coast Guard on Wednesday. The Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City airlifted a fisherman off a commercial fishing boat who was having seizures on board the vessel. The 21 year old man was flown to the Jersey Shore Medical Center. No word on the condition of the…
Middle Township authorities say a local family had to get rabies shots after a bat made its way inside their home and tested positive for rabies. The bat was inside a home in Swainton nearly two weeks ago and sent to a state lab where it tested positive for rabies. The parents and children inside…
Ten candidates have been sworn in as Atlantic City Special Law Enforcement Officers. Mayor Don Guardian and Police Chief Henry White presided over the ceremony. The candidates will attend the Cape May County Police Academy and will graduate on June 27, 2015. The academy will conduct an accelerated program to enable the candidates to be…
Power has been restored to the former Revel Casino. New owner Glenn Straub worked out a deal with ACR Energy for a two weeks worth of power until a long term deal could be reached. The casino was being fined $5,000 by Atlantic City for not having power hooked up to its fire suppression system.…
An Egg Harbor Township man was sentenced to 16 years in prison in connection with the 2013 killing of a Pleasantville man found shot dead inside of a motel room. Randall C. Scott, 22, of the 2500 block of Tilton Road, Egg Harbor Township, was sentenced by Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Michael A. Donio…
Egg Harbor Township Police are warning motorists to be aware of roadwork in the community this week. Mill Road will be closed between Fire Road and the Northfield border overnight this Thursday night, April 30th; beginning at approximately 9 pm. The roadway will reopen to traffic prior to 6 am on Friday May 1st. They…