The “What” Here is a list of fish (some common, some not as common) found in New Jersey waters: Blowfish, Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, Kingfish, Ling, Oyster Toad Fish, Perch, Sea Bass, Sea Robin, Shad Sharks, Sheepshead, Skate, Spot, Striper(Striped bass), Triggerfish, Weakfish, Black Drum, Red Drum and many others. The Read more…
TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy today signed legislation changing the title of chosen freeholder to county commissioner and boards of chosen freeholders to boards of county commissioners. The bill (S855) requires counties to update their letterheads, stationary and websites within a year of the bill’s effective date, Jan. 1, 2021, and allows Read more…
Atlantic County health officials reported no new deaths related to COVID-19 today. Since Aug. 2, there have been only two deaths, both of which involved long-term care residents with underlying health conditions. A countywide total of 243 residents have died from COVID-19 since April 2. Health officials also confirmed six Read more…
LONGPORT – Police charged a driver with driving while intoxicated after he crashed into a utility pole shortly before midnight Thursday, Aug. 20. Longport Police Officers Alessandro Morelli and Dean Tibbitt responded to the area of Ventnor and 30th avenues for the report of a motor vehicle crash. According to Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, Aug. 20 agreed to move forward with the promenade project on Amherst Avenue after Labor Day and said efforts to improve living quarters at Firehouse No. 2 are underway. On Thursday, plans for the promenade project were spread out Read more…
By MADDY VITALE State Police Thursday identified two men who were thrown from a boat that washed ashore on a north end beach in Ocean City the day before. As a result of the Wednesday morning accident, Philip Azzante, 59, of Alloway, Salem County, suffered fatal injuries, according to State Police. Read more…
Eighteen more Atlantic County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Atlantic County public health officials, but no new deaths were reported. There were also 17 more residents who have been cleared as recovered. Today’s confirmations were found in eight males, ages 1-61, and 10 females, ages 3-70. Four Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – Police Chief Frank Culmone recently completed the NJ Certified Public Manager program, a nationally accredited program that develops public and nonprofit managers, administrators and organizational leaders. The program is administered by the NJ Civil Service Commission through Rutgers University Newark’s School of Public Affairs Read more…
LINWOOD – Hafetz and Associates will present free Medicare seminars several times a month from September through December online via Zoom. The seminars will discuss the basic parts of Medicare, including Medicare Part A and Part B, Part C Advantage plans, Part D prescription plans and supplemental plan coverage. Participants Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders Tuesday, Aug. 18 passed three Freeholder sponsored resolutions on two issues they agree are moot because they have already been approved by higher authorities. A third asks Gov. Phil Murphy to allow indoor dining amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Read more…