New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced on Tuesday that 24 men were arrested in early September for attempting to lure teenage boys and girls for sexual activity. A multi-agency undercover sting called “Operation Open House” caught the child predators, who used social media to contact teens and children for sex. Among the arrests were…
Tuesday was day two of the murder trial of 62 year-old Ferdinand Augello of Upper Township, who is charged in the murder of April Kauffman in 2012. The jury heard an hour-long recorded phone conversation and read the transcript of the recording between Augello and state confidential informant Andrew Glick. On the recording Augello denied…
Atlantic City Electric has called for a one-hour conservation period for Wednesday at 1 p.m. for customers participating in the Energy Wise Rewards Program. The company will cycle the participants’ air conditioner compressors off and on for short intervals from 1 to 2 p.m. while the fans continue to run. It may take up to…
Stockton University has commissioned a feasibility study for a new, $41 million Marine and Environmental Science Center to be built on Bader Field in Atlantic City. Stockton is planning to use the new facility for education and research, to compliment their $156 million campus in the city. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the…
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority in Atlantic City held their regular meeting Tuesday afternoon, one week after the state released a negative audit report. The audit of the CRDA criticized the organization for its fiscal management and millions of wasted dollars on several contracts, including those with the Miss America Organization and the summer’s Beach…
Last week a missing child drill was performed at the Cape May County Zoo, involving a 12 year-old girl and her mother. Officials said the drill was a success, as the situation was handled promptly and safely by zoo staff and the Cape May County Sheriff’s Department. None of the zoo employees were aware it…
Testimony began Monday in the murder trial of the man accused of killing April Kauffman in Atlantic County. Â Witnesses testified Monday that Dr. James Kauffman wanted his wife dead because he feared financial ruin if word leaked about his illegal drug operation. Â Ferdinand Arguello is charged with her murder; testimony continues Tuesday.
New Jersey has bid farewell to the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant. Â The plant was shut down for good on Monday and will not be placed back into service. Â Oyster Creek was the first licensed nuclear power plant in the nation; now, there are fewer than 100 in existence.
A two block portion of West Avenue in Ocean City will be detoured next week for a major sewer project. Â City officials announced that the detour will be to Asbury Avenue, from 40th to 4n2d streets. The detour will be in effect for about a week.
The State of New Jersey may soon consider smoking bans at marinas, boardwalks, historical sites..and cemeteries. NJ.com reports that companion bills are being introduced in Trenton by democrats that would extend the recent beach smoking ban to other areas in New Jersey. Amusement parks may also face smoking bans.