Atlantic City Police are warning the public not to venture into the ocean without a lifeguard present. Several children needed to be rescued from the ocean during two separate incidents this week. In one incident, two city police officers rushed into the ocean to assist children who were stuck in rough surf on an ocean…
We better get used to threats from Atlantic storms this summer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts between 13 and 20 named storms this season. In fact, one storm could be named this week that is out in the Atlantic and currently no threat to land. Hurricane season officially begins in 12 days.
The Ocean Drive toll bridge over Grassy Sound in Middle Township will be closed to all traffic Thursday starting at 7pm. An overnight closure is needed for a contractor to install new bearing plates for the bascule span. The bridge must be in the raised position to install the new plates.
Atlantic City Police charged a 53 year old with being in possession of heroin and cocaine during a motor vehicle stop in the city Monday afternoon. Police arrested Tony Jones after he could not provide any information regarding his car insurance or registration. During the traffic stop, police recovered 125 bags of heroin and more…
Individuals who have been convicted on non-violent offenses regarding drug offenses can ask for a do-over. Starting today, those individuals can ask for the elimination of their mandatory minimum sentences. The State now has an online portal to handle those requests.
Governor Phil Murphy has unveiled new incentives for you to get your coronavirus vaccination. One plan will get you admission to a state park that charges entrance or parking fees, while another could get you a free glass of wine. Wait, there’s more. There’s also a contest where you could win a dinner with the…
Camp fires and coal fires are now off limits in many parts of the state due to dry conditions, low humidity, and two recent forest fires in South Jersey. State officials and some local campgrounds have enacted the fire bans for the time being. Charcoal fires and agricultural burning is now prohibited in Cape May…
Wildwood is conducting some milling and paving operations on various streets this week. City officials announced that portions of Pacific, Park, Burke, and Atlantic avenues are getting the work done this week. Detours are posted in some locations.
Friday night’s Mega Millions lottery jackpot is expected to worth in excess a half billion dollars..that’s right, billion with a “b”. There were no winners in Tuesday night’s drawing, which means the next jackpot will be worth an estimated $515 million. This would be the 18th largest lottery jackpot in United States history.
Atlantic City Police say a 29 year old man is charged with firing a shot through the storm door of a residence and then handing the weapon to a woman. Police have charged Sean Lowney with the crime that took place early Monday morning on Ohio Avenue. The loaded handgun was found in the woman’s…