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Hammonton Police Department Enforcing Crosswalk Laws [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:23 +0000

Heads-up if your travels will be taking you through Hammonton. The Hammonton Police Department is conducting an enforcement campaign for pedestrian crosswalks. Failure to stop and yield for pedestrians in crosswalks can result in a fine of up to $500, community service, jail time, license suspension, and two points on your driving record.

Still No Charges Filed In Toms River Tragedy [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:20:46 +0000

A legal expert weighing in on the investigation of the Toms River boy, who shot his six-year-old playmate believes the child will not be facing severe legal ramifications, and in likelihood neither will the parents. Greg Gianforcaro, a Phillipsburg-based attorney with 25 years experience, says based on the information available to the public, regardless of [...]

Help with Coats for Kids

Joe Kelly — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:50:52 +0000

Cat Country needs your help with Coats for Kids, a project looking to help keep South Jersey kids warm this winter. We are collecting new and gently-used coats, plus shoes, snow boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters and more for kids, and adults too. This project is being done in cooperation with Big Brothers [...]

South Jersey Representative Frank LoBiondo is as Mad as Hell [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:58:06 +0000

The congressional wranglings about the fiscal cliff made an immediate impact on federal monies to help Hurricane Sandy victims. Among the New Jersey delegation who stood up and spoke out was South Jersey’s Frank LoBiondo in the US House of Representatives.

Your Atlantic County Tax Dollars At Work

Joe Kelly — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:22:47 +0000

Don’t you hate to pay taxes? I do – especially when it goes to waste. Take for example the turning lane on English Creek Avenue in Egg Harbor Township, just south of the entrance to Shop Rite. The photo I carefully snapped while driving (Kids don’t try this – I am a professional) shows you [...]

Atlantic County Officials Dispute Safety of Redesigned Airport Circle

Joe Kelly — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:01:19 +0000

Atlantic County Officials have spoken out, saying the Airport Circe, in it’s current configuration has seen improvements in safety. This disputes an article earlier this week in the Press of Atlantic City. County Executive Dennis Levinson says monthly reports from the Egg Harbor Township Police Department’s Records Office reveals a decline in both the number [...]

Restore the Shore Events in South Jersey

Joe Kelly — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:59:29 +0000

Looking for help or offering to help? Holding a collection? Here’s where to click for information. Looking for help or offering to help? Holding a collection? Here’s where to click for information. Our focus is to help the New Jersey Shore survive and thrive. Our goal is to help any all aid efforts. [...]

Toys for Tots Drop-off Locations in Atlantic County

Kyle McCann — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:17:37 +0000

Below are all the locations throughout Atlantic County where you can drop off a new or gently used toy for a child in need this holiday season. Absecon: Ocean City Home Bank, 778 White Horse Pike Atlantic City: The Pier Shops at Caesars Egg Harbor City: Ocean City Home Bank, 801 White Horse Pike Egg [...]

Mandatory Evacuation of Atlantic County Barrier Islands; Casinos Closing

Chris Coleman — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:35:06 +0000

A mandatory evacuation order is now in effect for all Atlantic County barrier islands as of 8AM Sunday morning. This evacuation order covers residents and visitors. Also, people who live in flood prone areas of Atlantic County are urged to seek shelter before the onset of the storm. The casinos in Atlantic City will be [...]

Atlantic County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Storm

Dave Polaski — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:54:02 +0000

[button href="http://nj1015.com/category/sandy/" title="FULL COVERAGE: Sandy Hits New Jersey" align="center"] Atlantic County has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to churn toward New Jersey. The declaration, which took effect at 6 AM Saturday, allows officials to employ resources and assets necessary to prepare for — and respond to — the impending storm. [...]

Local Officials Confirm Another Case of West Nile Virus

Kyle McCann — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:58:57 +0000

Cape May County has its first confirmed case of West Nile virus. While it is the first in the county, it’s just one of a growing number of cases across the state and country.According to the Press of Atlantic City, officials confirmed the West Nile virus sickened a 64-year-old woman last month. The woman is [...]

Waterspout Near Brigantine Tuesday Afternoon [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:45:30 +0000

Parts of our area received nearly four inches of rain yesterday and lots of people even captured pictures and video of a waterspout over Great Bay. After receiving some pictures and observations from witnesses, the National Weather Service did confirm that a waterspout formed near Egg Island in Great Bay yesterday between 4:30 and 5:00. [...]

One Million Dollar Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Atlantic County

Chris Coleman — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:10:42 +0000

Are you one million dollars richer? You might be if you purchased a lottery ticket in Atlantic County recently. According to WMGM-TV, a Powerball lottery ticket was sold at the 7-11 on Route 9 in Northfield. That ticket, from last night’s (Wednesday) drawing, is worth $1,000,000. Last night’s winning numbers are: 3 – 7 – [...]

Storm Clean-Up Assistance Still Available

Chris Coleman — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:52:18 +0000

The clean-up continues! It’s been almost a month since that derecho plowed across South Jersey, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. The Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management says volunteers are available until August 18th to assist some senior citizens and disabled residents of Atlantic County that need trees cut or moved. These [...]

Nope, Still No Power. Joe Kelly's Tuesday Blog

Joe Kelly — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:49:59 +0000

Electricity? We don’t need no stinkin’ electricity! *It’s day number 4 at the Kelly house with no power. We’ve discovered that our kids do actually talk! Apparently they feel the need to interact with the adult types when they can’t play video games and hang out on Twitter and Facebook all day….. *If it weren’t [...]

Photo Gallery of Damage Throughout South Jersey

Kyle McCann — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:44:17 +0000

The violent storms that rolled through South Jersey have caused a wide patch of damage in Atlantic County and some surrounding areas.

More Progress Restoring Power To South Jersey [PICTURES]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:00:17 +0000

Utility crews in South Jersey have made progress to get the power restored as 102,000 Atlantic City Electric customers remain without power after powerful thunderstorms brought down trees and power lines early Saturday morning. As of 5:30AM on Monday morning the Atlantic City Electric outage map shows 102,000 customers still without power. Atlantic County has [...]

Another Curfew as Crews Work to Restore Power [PICTURES]

Kyle McCann — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:29:39 +0000

Utility crews are working around the clock to restore power in parts of South Jersey after violent thunderstorms rolled through the area early Saturday morning, bringing down utility wires and more trees than Hurricane Irene. Atlantic County Office of Public Safety have announced another curfew in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, [...]

What Do You Miss About Electricity The Most? [POLL]

Joe Kelly — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 11:21:33 +0000

Violent storms early Saturday morning have parts of South Jersey in the dark for the whole weekend. PREVIOUS: Storm Causes Lots of Damage Atlantic City Electric Crews are continuing to work to try to get people back “on-line.” In the meantime, which of these things do you miss the most when there [...]

Storm Causes Lots of Damage, Power Outages

Joe Kelly — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 12:45:03 +0000

A storm that rolled through South Jersey early this morning caused widespread damage and power outages galore across the region. Click here for updates. Atlantic City Electric now reports over 168,000 people are without power this morning as crews hit the streets early to work on re-connecting lines that went down during the storm. In [...]