Police in Carney’s Point fired at the driver of a getaway car following a bank robbery at a branch of Fulton Bank late Monday afternoon. Police say the bullet struck the driver as he was trying to mow down police with his vehicle. The two bank robbers were captured by police, and the driver was…
A 43 year old Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged following a break in early Monday morning at the Pacific Avenue branch of Crest Savings Bank in Wildwood. Police say Cecil Morris broke into the bank and stole an undetermined amount of money. Morris was charged with burglary, theft, and other offenses; he was…
A fourth victim has come forward at Stockton University alleging that she was raped at a school fraternity. An attorney representing each of the victims expects more to come forward, and calls it quote “a systematic problem at Stockton”, according to NJ.com. The latest victim says she blacked out and was unable to consent to…
Unsettled, wet weather has resulted in the Morey’s water parks being closed for the day Monday. The Morey Organization announced that Ocean Oasis and Raging Waters are closed for the day due to a wet weather forecast. Unsettled weather is in the forecast for most of the week.
Two more Atlantic City casinos will be offering sports betting before the end of the week. Bally’s announced that the Wild West and Harrah’s properties will both offer sports betting later this week. Mobile sports betting will also be part of the Bally’s platform.
Atlantic County has its second confirmed case of rabies this summer. Health officials say a raccoon collected ten days ago in Egg Harbor Township tested positive for rabies. In April, a raccoon tested positive for rabies in Northfield.
The Avalon Beach Patrol won the annual Kerr Memorials on their home sand Sunday evening. Avalon outdistanced Stone Harbor, who finished second in the event. Several beach patrols from up and down the southern New Jersey shore participated in the annual competition.
New school aid distributed by the State of New Jersey means $311,000 in cuts in the Lower Cape May Regional School District. The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the state is cutting aid, which means the district will not fill openings for a teacher and behavioral specialist; heating and air conditioning units will…
There’s a new man serving as the overseer of the municipal government in Atlantic City. Robert Long has replaced Timothy Cunningham in the position. Long is the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs. Cunningham will return to work in a private law firm.
One of the true legendary icons of the local sports community has passed away at the age of 84. CoastSportsToday.com reports that George Holden passed away on Friday after coaching Lower Cape May Regional’s basketball teams to 150 wins and two league championships. Holden’s family includes Lauren Holden and Patrick Holden, who both scored over…