NORTHFIELD – The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis in an Atlantic County resident. Atlantic County officials urge residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Eastern equine encephalitis is one of several mosquito borne illnesses that also include Read more…
MARGATE – The two-day Fall Funfest sponsored by the Margate Business Association continued along the bayfront Sunday with Steve & Cookies 22nd annual Dog Show attracting pet lovers from all along the Downbeach area. Residents and visitors paraded their pooches along Amherst Avenue before the show, which was held at Read more…
MARGATE – Police are investigating a motor vehicle accident shortly after noon Friday, Sept. 20 that claimed the life of a 90-year-old Cherry Hill woman. According to release from Margate Police Information Officer Joe Scullion, a 911 call was received at 12:07 p.m. for the report of an accident at Read more…
MARGATE – Brilliant sunshine and not too hot temperatures greeted visitors to the annual Fall Funfest by the Bay Saturday, Sept. 21. Thousands of visitors turned out for the annual celebration that welcomes autumn to the Jersey shore. Children and adults learned about marine life, while sea turtles raced to Read more…
MARGATE – In addition to popular local bands taking the sound stage between Jefferson and Madison avenues every hour during the two-day Fall Funfest, children’s activities and dozens of vendors and food offerings, festival goers will have the opportunity to learn about South Jersey’s fragile marine life. Ray Scott’s Dock Read more…
Atlantic County government has received an error-free independent audit of its financial operations and procedures. “No county in New Jersey, or perhaps the entire country, can match our performance,” said Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson, who oversees an annual budget in excess of $200 million. “We are extremely proud of Read more…
LONGPORT – Anglers can still fish on the beach in Longport, but they are not welcome to bring their vehicles onto the beach. Following a lengthy public hearing Wednesday, Sept. 18 on a resolution put forth by Mayor Nicholas Russo to allow vehicles on the beach during the upcoming Atlantic Read more…
ABSECON – Join Together Atlantic Count, a countywide substance misuse prevention coalition is coordinating the Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day in Atlantic County. New Jersey residents will head out into their communities Oct. 6 with an important mission in mind: knock out opioid Read more…
VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, Sept. 12 held its first department head briefing since spring. During the meeting, commissioners received reports from department heads about what’s going on in their departments. IT Supervisor James Pacanowski said that municipal tax maps will be updated electronically each year as part Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – New Jersey State Police today confirmed that a human skull was discovered at Malibu Beach, or what locals call “Dog Beach” located along at the foot of the Ocean City-Longport bridge. According to NJ State Trooper Lt. Ted Schafer, a civilian was walking his dog and Read more…