K-9 Handlers Nearly Halfway Through Training at New Facility    Posted on 2012-03-09
Source: NBC40.net
The Atlantic County K-9 Academy has a new home, and members of the first class to go through the facility are now nearly halfway through their training.... Full story...

Fugitive pedophile caught in Buena Vista after being on the run for seven years    Posted on 2012-03-09
Source: The Jersey Journal
Harvey Wayne Taylor kept a low profile the past seven years. He worked as a handyman - accepting only cash as payment - and had no bank account of driver's license.... Full story...

Fugitive Pedophile from Florida Caught in Newtonville    Posted on 2012-03-09
Source: New Jersey State Police
Buena Vista Township, Atlantic County, N.J. - Fugitive Task Force members located and arrested a fugitive pedophile in Newtonville on the morning of Wednesday, March 7. Harvey Wayne Taylor, 58, was wanted on a 2004 warrant for violation of probation in Brevard...... Full story...

Medford doctor pleads guilty to income tax evasion    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: PhillyBurbs.com
A doctor from Medford admitted in federal court Thursday to failing to report more than $1 million in earnings on his federal income tax returns, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.... Full story...

Tropicana Welcomes Four New Tenants    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: Hotel Interactive
The Quarter swings into spring with new experiences from shopping to nightlife Tropicana Casino & Resort is adding even more excitement to the mix by introducing four new nightlife and shopping experiences to The Quarter, consistently voted Atlantic City...... Full story...

Natural gas station study coming in Bridgeton    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: The Jersey Journal
The city wants to get a jump on the natural gas market, starting with a roughly $4,000 feasibility study to be completed within the next 60 days.... Full story...

Morning news highlights: Solar storm could bring disruptions, Black...    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: NJ.com
Major solar storm approaches earth 6ABC Report: Black Horse Pike/Albany Ave in Atlantic County one of most dangerous for walkers NBC 40 Driver who hit Phillies fan in San Fran gets year in prison myfoxphilly.com Chesterfield triplet transferred from Cooper...... Full story...

Local Mayors Team Up with Rapper to Promote Anti-Violence    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: NBC40.net
A couple of local mayors teamed up with a rapper to promote anti-violence and help clean up the streets.... Full story...

Atl. Co. Freeholder Receives Award from Veteran Advisory Board    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: NBC40.net
An Atlantic County freeholder received a special award from the local veteran community.... Full story...

Six vie for three seats in Ventnor    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: Lower Township Gazette
Two slates of three candidates will vie for three seats on the city's commission that will be decided May 8. According to City Clerk Janice Callaghan, incumbent Commissioners Michael Advena, John Piatt and Mayor Theresa Kelly will be running under the...... Full story...

Older NJ highways the most deadly for pedestrians    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: Asbury Park Press Online
On The Web: Tri-State Transportation Campaign's Most Dangerous Roads For Walking report: http://tstc.org/reports/danger12/dangerous%20roads-2012-final.pdf Here is a look at the most dangerous roads in New Jersey for pedestrians, as measured by the number...... Full story...

Officials Commemorate 80TH Anniversary of Historic Rescue Attempt    Posted on 2012-03-06
Source: NBC40.net
Atlantic County officials and war heroes gathered Tuesday in Longport to commemorate the 80th anniversary of a legendary rescue attempt, when five U.S. Coast Guard surfmen were lost at sea.... Full story...

Bank robber who said 'thank you' as he fled given 10-year term in Atlantic County    Posted on 2012-03-06
Source: The Jersey Journal
An Atlantic City man with a history of bank robberies in New Jersey, Michigan and Georgia - and a degree of politeness - was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison for robbing a TD Newton walked into the Absecon branch of TD Bank on Dec.... Full story...

Exhibit at African American Heritage Museum began with a book    Posted on 2012-03-06
Source: The Gloucester County Times
"Little Black Sambo" items are on view as part of the exhibit, "Stereotypes," open at the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey in Buena Vista Township, in Atlantic County though May 31.... Full story...

Galloway Rapper's First Video Tackles Violence in Atlantic County    Posted on 2012-03-06
Source: Patch.com
Galloway Township resident Rashad Floyd was jarred when this year began when one of his friends was shot to death on New Year's Eve in Atlantic City.... Full story...

Palmer Man Wanted in New Jersey is Caught    Posted on 2012-03-06
Source: Patch.com
A A Palmer Township man driving a vehicle without a front bumper was stopped Friday night in Tatamy, where police discovered he is wanted in Atlantic County, N.J., on a charge of aggravated assault with a weapon.... Full story...

Brigantine woman falls four stories to her death    Posted on 2012-03-05
Source: NJ.com
A city woman appears to have fallen to her death from the balcony of her fourth-floor condominium, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel said Monday.... Full story...

Education Department Renews Charter for Teaneck School [Poll]    Posted on 2012-03-05
Source: Patch.com
The Teaneck Community Charter School was one of 16 schools granted a renewed five-year charter, the state Education Department announced Friday.... Full story...

Woman Killed, Several Injured In Atlantic County Car Accident    Posted on 2012-03-05
Source: CBS Local
Police in Atlantic County are investigating a car accident that killed a 37-year-old woman and injured several others Sunday evening.... Full story...

Kevin Riordan: 'Diamonds' of vintage glass reflect Pine Barrens' past    Posted on 2012-03-04
Source: Philly.com
After all, this is a man who digs up discarded chunks of vintage South Jersey glass and transforms them into "Pine Barrens Diamonds." Pieces of jewelry featuring his man-made gems will be displayed next Sunday at Lines on the Pines, an artists' showcase...... Full story...

Unemployment in County Remains High, Governor Speaks    Posted on 2012-01-22
Source: Patch.com
This week we saw volunteers step up for Martin Luther King Day, discussed unemployment and met a prominent poet.... Full story...

Pair of prostitutes guilty of stealing cash, pepper spraying men in Atlantic City hotel suite    Posted on 2012-01-21
Source: The Gloucester County Times
Two prostitutes have been convicted on theft and other charges after they stole thousands of dollars from a man in a Harrah's Casino hotel suite.... Full story...

Point Beach to Grapple with State Lifting Noise Limits for Beach Bars and Amusements    Posted on 2012-01-20
Source: Patch.com
A new state law lifts noise limits for the state's amusement parks, carnival rides and beach bars, leaving some Point Beach officials and police wondering how that will impact the town.... Full story...

Man Wanted on Murder Charges Turns Himself in    Posted on 2012-01-20
Source: NBC40.net
An Atlantic City man wanted for murder and weapons charges in connection with a Pleasantville homicide last month turned himself into authorities Friday.... Full story...

Two men dead after Pleasantville shooting; Atlantic County authorities say it may be gang-related    Posted on 2012-01-20
Source: The Jersey Journal
Two men were found dead early Friday morning in Pleasantville following a shooting authorities say may have been gang-related. Police found their bodies after responding around 1 a.m. to a report of gunshots in the 800 block of Woodland Avenue, near the intersection...... Full story...