It’s another South Jersey Group III boys soccer championship for Ocean City High School. Ocean City knocked off Toms River South Thursday afternoon to capture its second consecutive South Jersey title. Ocean City goalie Russell Lindsay got his 13th shutout of the season. Ocean City will play Tuesday at Toms River North in the state…
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian has had a change of heart, and has decided to hold a Christmas parade after all. Earlier this week, the city cancelled its annual parade due to a conflict. Now, Gillian says the parade will go on as planned due to its history and tradition. The parade steps off on…
Casino revenue in Atlantic City continues to drop. New gaming figures released on Thursday show that gaming revenues were down 8.8 percent in October from one year ago when four more casinos were in business. Revenue was actually up at the eight current casinos, with one exception, the Trump Taj Mahal which is going through…
Six people suffered injuries during a two vehicle accident on Route 47 in Green Creek on Thursday. Authorities say a car driven by 38 year old Nora Torrada of Wildwood was struck by a vehicle driven by 78 year old Vincent McBride of Green Creek. Six individuals were taken to different hospitals, five people were…
The Trump Taj Mahal may close for good on December 12th unless a deal it cut that will allow big changes to employees’ health and pension benefits. Robert Griffin is the Chief Executive Officer of the Taj; he says unless a union does not drop its appeal of a recent ruling in bankruptcy court related…
A month-long investigation led to a narcotics arrest. Wildwood Police say they arrested Reinaldo Abrante-Garcia of possession of heroin, and various drug possession charges. Police say they seized heroin and drug paraphernalia in the bust at 321 East Montgomery Ave. on Wednesday. Bail was set at $170,000 and Abrante-Garcia was placed in the Cape May…
A new report says the well-known Renault Winery has filed for bankruptcy protection. The Press of Atlantic City reports the winery made the filing on Thursday and plans to stay open during the process. According to the story, the winery is attempting to reorganize the company and figure out things to make the business sustainable…
A Bridgeton man who was convicted for a sex crime will spend 55 years in state prison. Gary T. Cramer, 30, was sent to jail for directing a woman to initiate sexual activities involving two children, a boy, age 13, and a girl, age 8, and send him photos. At his direction, the woman had sex with the boy…
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the deaths of two victims at the site of a structure fire in Egg Harbor City. A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 200 block of Washington Avenue. The fire was extinguished by firefighters. Investigators have deemed the cause of the fire to be suspicious. Two deceased victims were discovered…
A fire broke out Monday in Clermont. A structure fire broke out from a single family home. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control quickly and there were no reported injuries. The Dennis Township Volunteer Fire Company, Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company and Avalon Volunteer Fire Company responded quickly to the smoke and…