A skunk collected from E. Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway Township has been confirmed positive for rabies, the third confirmed case of rabies in Atlantic County this year. The skunk was found wandering outside on July 24 and appeared disoriented and sick. It was sent to the state lab for Read more…
A mosquito sample collected from 10th Terrace and Duerer Street in Egg Harbor City has been confirmed positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected on July 19 by the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control and confirmed positive on July 26. County public health and mosquito control officials are Read more…
MAYS LANDING -With a four-day heatwave coming this week, Atlantic City Electric wants to help customers use less energy, keep bills as low as possible and to support customers who may be facing financial challenges. The utility is offering the following money-saving tips: Check your thermostat. Set your thermostat a few Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Arc of Atlantic County announced that tickets are available for the RemArcAble Raffle, which benefits people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families. Ticket sales empower friends and neighbors to live the lives they choose. Proceeds from the RemArcAble Raffle support a variety of Read more…
NORTHFIELD – With the potential for a buildup of dangerous heat and humidity during the next few days, Atlantic County health officials remind residents and visitors to take precautions to to avoid heat-related illness. A potential heat wave is forecasted for Thursday through Saturday with temperatures reaching the mid 90s Read more…
NORTHFIELD – In a recent unannounced visit by the New Jersey Department of Health, Atlantic County’s Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was found deficiency-free in a review of its COVID-19 infection control practices. “Given all that has occurred during the past three years and the particularly harsh impact the COVID-19 Read more…
TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking recruits for its 24th year of the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program which helps protect New Jersey watersheds while creating environmental career opportunities for young people, Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced Monday. Applications for the 2023-2024 program are being accepted through Read more…
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center has earned two American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® quality achievement awards that demonstrate AtlantiCare’s commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. The 2023 Mission: Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The Stockton University Board of Trustees approved the 2023-24 operating budget and welcomed President Joe Bertolino at a meeting July 19 held at Stockton Atlantic City’s John F. Scarpa Academic Center. “It is very important to build strong relationships with members of this community and, most importantly, to Read more…
Atlantic County has reported its first mosquito sample of the year that has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected from the 1200-block of Zion Road in Northfield. Representatives from the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control collected the sample on July 12 and it was confirmed Read more…