ATLANTIC COUNTY

The fire is believed to have started accidentally with a heating unit in the attic.

COMMUNITY

Curtis Bordley maintained that the man spit in his mouth before he responded in self-defense.

CAPE MAY COUNTY

Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties are jointly appealing the state rules, calling them too onerous.

JERSEY SHORE

Nearly 6,600 customers still have no electricity, including more than 4,500 in Atlantic and Cape May counties.

JERSEY SHORE

Heavy snow, moderate coastal flooding and strong winds are in the forecast.

The proposed contract would go to an engineering and planning firm headed by state Sen. Vincent Polistina.

OCEAN CITY

Improvements will include new wood railings, benches, picnic tables and fish-cleaning stations.

JERSEY SHORE

Police have arrested a Wildwood Crest man for the alleged theft of metal needed for the Giant Wheel's refurbishment.