It was over before it started. The Free Meal Center in Middle Township has been shut down because of a lacking of funding. The group needed to raise $50,000 but were unable to secure the funds. The website for the group says they are waiting for a benefactor to come into funds to be able…
A final budget in Lower Township is going to make township residents happy. Council there officially passed their 2012 budget with a zero tax increase. It is the second time in three years that the township has kept the tax rate even. Manager Mike Voll said the council worked very hard to provide a fiscally…
A collection went to the dogs, and other animals at the Cape May County Animal Shelter. Throughout the month of March, students from the Stone Harbor Elementary School conducted a donation drive for the Cape May County Animal Shelter. The drive was organized by the Stone Harbor Police Department as a part of their in…
A sexual harassment lawsuit was turned away. Atlantic County officials say that an Atlantic County Superior Court civil jury delivered a verdict in favor of the County of Atlantic. Plaintiff Jan Van Holt, is a former employee of the county’s Adult Protective Services unit. The attorneys filed suit on her behalf in July 2008 in…
Jury selection began on Wednesday in the trial of Craig Arno, accused in a carjacking and murder that began in an Atlantic City parking garage in May of 2010. Arno is charged with 28 offenses, including kidnapping and felony murder. Superior Court Judge Michael Donio cleared 26 possible jurors for the case on Wednesday. After…
Dante Hall in Atlantic City is looking for a revival after closing in 2009. Last year, Stockton College agreed help the Diocese of Camden run the venue on Mississippi Avenue. The college also launched a partnership with the Bay Atlantic Symphony to promote music education in and around Atlantic City. The group is scheduled to perform at Dante Hall…
The widow of a casino construction worker who was killed by lightning is suing the contractor. On Wednesday, Carmen Bradley announced the lawsuit accusing contractors of negligence and carelessness in the death of her husband, 39 year-old Bryan Bradley of Linwood, who was struck and killed by lightning on September 15th, while pouring concrete at…
Pleasantville Police report a shooting occurred in the city just before 8:30PM on Wednesday. A man was shot three times in the leg at Linden Street and Mulberry Avenue and was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. The alleged shooter got away in a black SUV. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Pleasantville…
Casino revenue took another hit in 2011. The Atlantic City casinos lost 7.4 percent for the year. The figures were released from the State Division of Gaming Enforcement. The casinos collected a gross operating profit of $495 million compared to $535 million in 2010. That year casino revenue dropped 27 percent from 2009. Atlantic City recently…
A man was arrested for the sexual assault of a small child. Hamilton Township Police say they arrested Denis Castellani for incidents that took place back in 2010. The Mays Landing native allegedly committed the offense more than one time. Castellani was charged with aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, among other…