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Three suspects sought in taxicab robbery
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – A taxi driver was robbed at gunpoint by three men the evening of Sunday, June 29 in the township’s Cardiff section.<< MORE >>
Sunoco robbed at gunpoint
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Three black males are being sought in connection with an armed robbery Monday, June 30 at the Sunoco gas station at Fire and Delilah roads, where a gun was held to an employee’s head.<< MORE >>
Police investigating stabbing of man found in Cardiff
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – An Egg Harbor Township man was hospitalized after being found in the Atlantic Gardens Mobile Park Sunday evening, June 29 with stab wounds to the head and back.<< MORE >>
Tilton Road detour July 1
TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Detour on Tilton Road between Pomona Road and Aloe Street in Galloway Township Tuesday, July 1.<< MORE >>
Road work causes detour on Ventnor Avenue
MARGATE – On Thursday, June 26, a traffic control detour will be in effect on Ventnor Avenue in Margate between Jefferson Avenue and Madison Avenue between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for utility work by
the Margate Public Works Department.<< MORE >>
Two suspects wanted in Econo Lodge holdup
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Police are looking for two male suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Econo Lodge on the Black Horse Pike Friday, June 20 in the Cardiff
section of the township.<< MORE >>
One arrest, one sought following assault, robbery at Heathercroft
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – A man accused of an armed robbery and aggravated assault at the Heathercroft Condominiums Friday turned himself in to authorities Saturday.<< MORE >>
Gas station robbed in West AC
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Police are looking for a suspect in a robbery at Atlantic City Gas on the Black Horse Pike 12:40 a.m. Sunday, June 22.<< MORE >>
Shore Road in Somers Point Road Work
Traffic Advisory: Shore Road detour between Meyran & Wilmont avenues.<< MORE >>
Police ID body found at Lakeside
MAYS LANDING – A man found dead in his Egg Harbor Township home Tuesday night has been identified through dental records as Howard Lawson, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel announced Friday, June 20. The death has been ruled a homicide.
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Local man's death ruled a homicide
MAYS LANDING – A man who was found dead in his township condominium Tuesday, June 17 is a homicide victim, according to law enforcement authorities.<< MORE >>
Teen arrested following strong-arm robbery
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Police arrested a 16-year-old male from Atlantic City Tuesday at the 7-11 on Tilton Road after a strong-arm robbery attempt.<< MORE >>
Somers Point Wawa opens in grand fashion
SOMERS POINT – On Friday, June 13 throngs of Wawa fans came out for a day of free coffee and cake. The cause for celebration: Wawa’s landmark 250th location that offers gasoline services.<< MORE >>
More than 25 years after last call, nostalgia for Tony Mart's lives on
SOMERS POINT – For more than 40 years, motorists were guided by Tony Mart’s giant rooftop neon arrow from the traffic circle in Somers Point to Bay Avenue and a small strip of nightclubs where early rock ‘n’ roll history was made.
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Police investigate suspicious object at airport
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – A report of a suspicious object early Tuesday morning, June 17 closed off a small portion of the Atlantic City International Airport for about two hours.<< MORE >>
Traffic safety advisory posted for EHT
A road closure/traffic detour is in effect on Fernwood Avenue in Egg Harbor Township, between West Jersey and Reega Avenue, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 for municipal road
work. << MORE >>
AC man convicted in identity theft
MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic County jury convicted a 46-year-old Atlantic City man for obtaining a driver’s license using his former roommate’s identity, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel said
Monday, June 9.<< MORE >>
Suspect sought for assault in motel room
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Police are looking for help locating a West Atlantic City man wanted for an aggravated assault that occurred in that section of the township Friday afternoon.<< MORE >>
Police catch suspected home burglar
LINWOOD – Police have nabbed the man they say is connected to several recent home burglaries in the area.<< MORE >>
Flicked cigarette the cause of marsh fire
Fire Chief Butch Stewart said that a marsh fire along Route 30 Tuesday, May 27 that filled the sky with black smoke was caused by a cigarette tossed into debris that had washed up in the flooding from a storm two weeks earlier.<< MORE >>
Tweedle wins primary handily
PLEASANTVILLE – The city’s Democratic voters overwhelmingly chose City Council President Jesse Tweedle to represent their party in the race for mayor in November’s general election.<< MORE >>
Out-of-control vehicle strikes three at ShopRite
ABSECON – A 30-year-old local woman was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol after losing control of her vehicle and striking a pedestrian and two people in wheelchairs in the ShopRite parking lot around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 3.<< MORE >>
Independents team up to give Democrats a run in November
PLEASANTVILLE – Voters will have a choice in the November general election now that five candidates have united to run as a team of independents for mayor and the city’s open council positions.<< MORE >>
Suspect caught on camera
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The image of a burglary suspect was recorded by a security camera May 24 and now Galloway Township police are hoping to catch him for real by releasing the photo to
the news media.<< MORE >>
Vietnam Moving Wall is on its way. Opening ceremony set for 6 p.m. June 5
SOMERS POINT – Thanks to the resolve of legions of volunteers, the Vietnam Moving Wall is on the way to becoming a reality.<< MORE >>
Amodeo, Polistina unveil plan to restore municipal aid
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Several Atlantic County elected officials voiced support Monday, June 2 for a plan touted by Assemblymen John Amodeo and Vince Polistina that would fully restore
state aid to municipalities.<< MORE >>
Families needed to host exchange students
Summer vacation can be a time to try new adventures and branch out. For some that might mean a trip to Spain to discover new people and cultures. Carol Reilert of Margate, community coordinator for
Global Friendships Inc., is hoping that 16 families in the area would like to spend part of their summer vacation opening their doors to a new culture by hosting an exchange student from Spain in
their home for one month. Sixteen families from around the region are needed to host a student June 20 to July 27.<< MORE >>
Ben Graziano is named Absecon's top citizen. His widow, Mary, will accept the award June 12 at Rifici's
ABSECON – Ben Graziano, who died Saturday, May 10, has been chosen 2008 citizen of the year by the Absecon Republican Club.<< MORE >>
Spring is prime time for White House tours
Spring is a popular time for tours of the White House in Washington, D.C., as it is the prime time for school field trips and other groups visiting the area.<< MORE >>
Let's hear it for Dad
Sunday, June 15, is the day we honor Dad.
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Gunman gets 15 years in party shooting death
MAYS LANDING – A Superior Court Judge sentenced a 22-year-old Pleasantville man to 15 years in prison Friday, May 30 for aggravated manslaughter in connection with a shooting death at a
party in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel said.<< MORE >>
22-year-old convicted in hotel robberies
MAYS LANDING – A 22-year-old Atlantic City man was convicted on 12 counts including robbery, aggravated assault and weapons offenses in connection with a robbery in Egg Harbor Township in April
2005, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel said Friday.<< MORE >>
Tax rate rise to 6.9 cents; scaled-back post office survives
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – A 2008 budget that includes scaled back service at the township-run post office was approved by Township Council in a 4-3 vote and reintroduced at a meeting Tuesday, May
27.<< MORE >>
Pension board balks at worker buyout plan
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – A move by the municipality to offer buyouts to longtime employees has been thwarted, for now, by the state pension board.<< MORE >>
Hometown Celebration moving to Philadelphia Ave.
EGG HARBOR CITY – The Hometown Celebration appears to be on the move.<< MORE >>
Some say dunes too weak to hold flood waters at bay
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Living along Lakes Bay in West Atlantic City is like a little peace of heaven for Gary Israel.<< MORE >>
AC man charged in murder of Somers Point woman, 19
MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic City man has been charged in the murder of a Somers Point woman found dead in her bedroom late Tuesday afternoon at the Carriage House apartments, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel said Wednesday.<< MORE >>
Downbeach Memorial Day services to honor fallen heroes
Monday, May 26 is the day the nation sets aside to honor our fallen heroes. Locally the day will be observed with parades and solemn ceremonies dedicated to the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country.<< MORE >>
Off-duty officer nabs robbery suspect
ABSECON – An off-duty police sergeant arrested a suspect in a strong-arm robbery at the Sunoco gasoline station at the intersection of White Horse Pike and Shore Road early Saturday morning, May 17.<< MORE >>
Pageant directors are looking for the new Miss Absecon
ABSECON – The directors of the Miss Absecon Scholarship Pageant are hoping to return the contest to being a full pageant this year, rather than an essay contest.
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Baltimore woman brought to West AC against her will, attacked in motel
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – A Baltimore man is in custody after allegedly bringing a 49-year-old woman to West Atlantic City against her will where police said he attempted to murder the victim.<< MORE >>
Expect construction delays on Shore Road
Expect construction delays on Shore Road
Beginning Monday, May 19 and continuing through Thursday, May 22, milling and paving work will occur on Main Street/Shore Road between Pleasantville and Absecon as part of a county road improvement project.
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, the entire south-bound lane of traffic will be closed between Thompson Avenue in Pleasantville and Illinois Avenue in Absecon. The north-bound lane will remain open. Motorists will experience delays and are advised to find alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destinations. This work is weather-dependent.
County officials are aware of the temporary ...<< MORE >>
Beginning Monday, May 19 and continuing through Thursday, May 22, milling and paving work will occur on Main Street/Shore Road between Pleasantville and Absecon as part of a county road improvement project.
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, the entire south-bound lane of traffic will be closed between Thompson Avenue in Pleasantville and Illinois Avenue in Absecon. The north-bound lane will remain open. Motorists will experience delays and are advised to find alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destinations. This work is weather-dependent.
County officials are aware of the temporary ...<< MORE >>
Margate man charged in burglary at Heathercroft
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Police have arrested a Margate man in connection with a May 14 burglary at the Heathercroft Condominiums.<< MORE >>
Lane restrictions Tuesday at Tilton and Pomona roads
Lane restrictions Tuesday at Tilton and Pomona roads
Lane restrictions will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, on Tilton Road near the intersection of Pomona Road in Galloway and Hamilton townships as part of an ongoing county intersection improvement project. Delays are anticipated. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destinations. County officials are aware of the temporary inconvenience to motorists and local businesses in the area and appreciate their continued cooperation and patience.
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Lane restrictions will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, on Tilton Road near the intersection of Pomona Road in Galloway and Hamilton townships as part of an ongoing county intersection improvement project. Delays are anticipated. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destinations. County officials are aware of the temporary inconvenience to motorists and local businesses in the area and appreciate their continued cooperation and patience.
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Ventnor man, 22, struck and killed on Longport Boulevard
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – A 22-year-old Ventnor man who was walking on Longport Boulevard around 4:25 a.m. Friday, May 16 in the Anchorage Poynte section of the township was killed when he was hit by
a pickup truck.<< MORE >>
Clean sweep for Ventnor challengers
VENTNOR – There will be a fresh set of faces running local government in Ventnor as all three challengers prevailed in Tuesday’s commissioners’ election.
Vote totals Tuesday night showed Theresa Kelly with 1,679, John Piatt at 1,550, Stephen Weintrob 1,577, Tim Kreischer 1,138, Joseph Schafer 1,228, and Sandy Vespertino 1,159.
There were two write in votes for a total of 2,693 votes cast out of 6,487 registered voters.
The Enough is Enough team won by a healthy margin.
"Ventnor citizens have set themselves free," Kelly said. "People wanted change. This (the election result) is all very nice and I'm ...
<< MORE >>We Love Longport team prevails
LONGPORT— The voters finally had their say, determining who would guide this small town for the next four years.
The We Love Longport team of Nick Russo, Jim Leeds Sr. and Dan Lawler proved to be the top vote getters, winning with a large majority, enough that even with the 40 absentee ballots left to be tallied by the Atlantic County Board of Elections, there could be no change in the outcome.
"I am really happy tonight and I am ready and looking forward to moving ahead," said Russo.
"We will all talk about this later," said ...
<< MORE >>Northfield unveils plan for Cedarbridge intersection
NORTHFIELD – On the cusp where the city converges with Linwood and Egg Harbor Township, a project that has been in the talking stage for more than a decade is finally coming together.<< MORE >>
Gateway Theater needs major repairs
SOMERS POINT – City Council members brought up a painful topic at the council meeting Thursday, May 8.<< MORE >>
Crews restoring power following storm
Utility crews continued to restore service to Atlantic City Electric customers Tuesday after heavy wind and rain swept through the region late Sunday evening and persisted throughout the day Monday.<< MORE >>