GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Nearly 400 K-12 teachers across South Jersey have been introduced to computer science during the past school year through the establishment of a regional hub by the Educational Technology Training Center at Stockton University. The ETTC will continue to train teachers this year thanks to a recent Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority is hosting a Job Fair 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at the Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road. The goal of the event is to educate job seekers about ACUA’s many services and the career opportunities available. ACUA is Read more…
Multiple fires may impact the air quality for Atlantic County residents for an unknown period of time, though there are no current alerts. Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire at Bass River State Forest in Tuckerton, Ocean County that was first reported May 30. The fire has burned 120 acres Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic Cape May Sustainable Jersey Hub invites local green team members and the public to learn how to adopt landscaping practices that save time and resources while creating environmental benefits regardless of where you live. The free event will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Diane Haytas, 56, of Galloway Township, was arrested Wednesday, May 24 and charged on 110 counts of animal cruelty, the Atlantic County Prosecutor said in a release. Following a monthlong investigation, detectives from the Galloway Township Police Department and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office executed a search Read more…
PLEASANTVILLE – The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is waiving all adoption fees for dogs and cats adopted from the shelter Friday through Monday, May 26-29. All adopted pets receive mandatory sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip and a free veterinary consultation. Adopted dogs also receive free obedience classes. Normal Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSNHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority will hold its next Household Hazardous Waste Day, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the ACUA Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road. Most Atlantic County residents have hazardous waste in their cabinets, basements, or garages. Cleaning products, motor oils, Read more…
MAYS LANDING – To promote unity and collaboration between law enforcement and the faith-based community, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office hosted an interfaith luncheon Wednesday at Atlantic Cape Community College’s Mays Landing campus. The event brought together members of various religious communities, chaplains and enforcement officials to foster a greater Read more…
TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety Monday announced the start of New Jersey’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, reminding drivers and passengers that seat belts save lives. Local law enforcement, including the Borough of Longport, will use HTS grant Read more…
NORTHFIELD – The Atlantic County Division of Public Health is reminding residents to take precautions to prevent rabies exposure. Most human cases of rabies are the result of a bite from an infected animal. Rabies can be transmitted through direct contact with saliva through broken skin or mucous membranes in Read more…