MAYS LANDING – Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler today announced on the department’s Facebook page that a failure to appear for jury duty phone scam is making the rounds. Caller ID information from these phony calls displays the 609-909-7200 number from the Sheriff’s Office, Scheffler said. People are receiving phone Read more…
PLEASANTVILLE – Looking for a new pet? Consider adopting a dog or cat from the Atlantic County Animal Shelter Aug. 17-18 when all adoption fees will be waived for a variety of selected pets that are available for immediate adoptionduring Clear the Shelter Weekend, part of a regional “Clear the Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Boscov’s has made its final payment on a 10-year, $3 million loan that was backed by Atlantic County government to help provide financial stability to the 49-store retailer and save hundreds of jobs at its Egg Harbor Township location. “We put our faith in Al Boscov Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – New Day Family Success Center will host two, week-long Girl Empowerment Camps during the month of August. The Girl Empowerment Camp is designed to empower young girls to be their best unique and individual selves in an ever changing world. Each four-day camp will be filled with Read more…
MAYS LANDING – ACPO staff said farewell on Wednesday, July 31 to Chief of County Detectives Daren J. Dooley, who retired after a 25-year career in law enforcement, 16 of those years as chief of detectives in the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. He is the longest tenured chief of county Read more…
TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking 20 new AmeriCorps recruits to serve as Watershed Ambassadors for the 2019-2020 season, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today. The upcoming season will be the 20th anniversary for the AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program within the DEP. “The Read more…
Atlantic County government issued the following traffic advisories starting July 29 for infrastructure projects along several mainland roadways. Ocean Heights Avenue, Linwood/Somers Point Beginning Monday, July 29 and continuing for approximately five weeks, a traffic detour will be in effect on Ocean Heights Avenue between Route 9 and Shore Road Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Although most home gardeners are just starting to pick their Jersey tomatoes and zucchini, it’s not too early to start planning fall vegetable crops. Experienced and beginning gardeners alike are welcomed to participate in the next “Garden Talk” of the season 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Economic Alliance has been awarded more than $1.6 million to accelerate aviation technology development in the southern New Jersey region. The U.S. Economic Development Administration i6 Challenge program will provide a $750,000 grant over three years with the balance of matching funds provided Read more…
NORTHFIELD – A second bat collected in Pleasantville has tested positive for rabies, according to Atlantic County public health officials. The bat was captured by animal control on July 18 from a residence on Oakland Avenue in Pleasantville. It was sent to the state lab where it was confirmed for Read more…