MAYS LANDING – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Crash Investigations Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance regarding the whereabouts of a vehicle involved in a crash that killed a pedestrian. On Wednesday, March 1 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Atlantic City Police Department was Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler Monday, March 6 promoted three officers in a ceremony held at the Atlantic County Courthouse. William Brennan was promoted to the rank of captain, Timothy Brown was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and Gregory Engstler was promoted to the rank of Read more…
The Ventnor City Board of School Estimate will hold its annual public meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 in Commission Chambers at Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the will be the 2023-2024 school budget. Action will be taken.
AtlantiCare President and CEO Lori Herndon has informed the health system’s Board of Trustees that she intends to retire on June 30 following an exemplary 40-year career that began as a nurse and earned her respect and esteem far beyond New Jersey. “As many of you know, I began my Read more…
MARGATE – Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties has joined the Stigma Free Atlantic Collaborative countywide program which aims to raise awareness and reduce negative beliefs associated with mental health and substance use disorders. The initiative hopes to create a culture where people feel supported by their Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings Thursday, March 16 on two new bond ordinances appropriating funds to complete capital projects. Bond Ordinance 04-2023 appropriates $1,160,000 for various capital improvements, including road repairs, and improvements to recreation and the city’s stormwater management system. Read more…
CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE – Students of Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts program are getting a first-hand look and hands-on experience in conducting professional mobile food operations by taking their talents into the community in the college’s Let’s Chow food truck. As the first part of a community Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The community gathered for an historic milestone Tuesday, March 7 as the Borough of Longport celebrated 125 years since its incorporation at a reception in Commission Chambers. The event was the first in a series of events being organized by the Quasquicentennial Committee and Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The American Legion Post 469 Monday provided a lasting memorial to five Coast Guardsmen who perish during a daring rescue attempt in the storm of March 6, 1932. The brief but meaningful service was held at Thomas B. Reed Park following the Coast Guard Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – A panel of cannabis industry experts will lead a free online webinar focusing on cannabis tourism 1 p.m. Friday, March 10. The webinar titled, “Destination Cannabis: Evolving Cannabis Hospitality & Tourism for a Mainstream Audience,” will discuss legal recreational cannabis use, its impact on resort destinations and Read more…