The United States Coast Guard rescued a kayaker who was in distress off the coast of Longport on Thursday. The Coast Guard says the man was rescued near Longport Dog Beach; he was clinging to the side of his vessel. The man was transported to Shore Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Middle Township Police have released the photo of a vehicle that may be connected to a stabbing incident on Cooks Beach Road early Thursday evening. Police say a 22 year old man was stabbed in the back; the suspects are described by police as an Hispanic male, and two Hispanic females. The vehicle connected to…
Atlantic City Police are considering a new substation on the city’s boardwalk. There were two recent incidents on the boardwalk that drew the ire of merchants who say they need better protections from police. The city plans on hiring two dozen special law enforcement officers.
Many of the popular events held annually during Skimmers’ Weekend in Sea Isle City will not be held this year. Mayor Len Desiderio announced that events like the vendors market on the Promenade and the food court will not be held due to Covid-19 restrictions. The antique auto show will be held.
Cape May County reported 29 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday. Nearly half of the new cases are in Lower Township. The County remains in the region of the state with the lowest caseload of the virus.
New Jersey added another 3,758 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday. Governor Murphy announced the numbers on social media. There are 35 new deaths to report. On Friday, Murphy and his wife will be vaccinated in Atlantic City.
A 36 year old man from Atlantic City has been charged by police with committing a shooting on Wednesday. Police today announced the arrest of Ricky Hill II of the city on charges that he shot another man on Bellevue Avenue in the city early Wednesday morning. Hill has been charged with aggravated assault and…
New Jersey officials are now allowing supermarkets to offer self serve salad and food bars. A new order by the state now allows these self serve options to return; they were eliminated with prior Covid regulations. The executive order is effective immediately.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will get his coronavirus vaccine Friday in Atlantic City. Murphy announced that he and his wife are both getting the shots at the vaccination center located at the Atlantic City Convention Center. That center is operated by AtlantiCare.
Atlantic City Police have charged a boardwalk merchant after he told police he was robbed; police learned the story was fabricated. Police announced that 26 year old Malik Awais was charged with providing a false report to authorities after he claimed that thugs came into his fashion store and caused thousands of dollars in damage. …