adminPleasantville Man Jailed for Repeated Mask Order Violations
In April 2020, Robert Bell, a 35-year-old Pleasantville resident with no prior criminal record, was arrested three times within 48 hours for violating New Jersey’s executive order mandating masks in…
Absecon Man Charged in Fatal Galloway Hit-and-Run Incident
On April 20, 2020, a tragic hit-and-run occurred on Wrangleboro Road in Galloway Township, resulting in the death of 48-year-old Janel Bembry and serious injuries to 61-year-old Gail Schifris. The…
Egg Harbor Township Couple Arrested After Infants Found Alone in Car
On April 30, 2020, an Egg Harbor Township couple was arrested on drug charges after being found in a parked car with two infants inside. At approximately 10:41 a.m., Atlantic…
Atlantic County Courts Enhance Services Through Strategic Mergers and Centralization
Atlantic County’s judicial system has undergone significant restructuring to improve efficiency and accessibility. A notable development is the merger of the Atlantic City and Pleasantville Municipal Courts, effective January 1,…
Egg Harbor Township Man Becomes Atlantic County’s First COVID-19 Fatality
In April 2020, Atlantic County reported its first confirmed death related to COVID-19. The deceased was a man in his late 50s from Egg Harbor Township, who had underlying health…
Atlantic County Reports New COVID-19 Cases Amid Ongoing Monitoring
As of July 23, 2023, Atlantic County, New Jersey, reported a cumulative total of 89,852 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,073 deaths. In the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area, there were…
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Addresses Recent State of Emergency Declaration
On April 15, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency in New Jersey due to severe weather conditions impacting the region. In response, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small…
Atlantic County Schools Implement Diverse Strategies to Address COVID-19 Challenges
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlantic County’s educational institutions have adopted a range of measures to ensure the safety and continued learning of their students. Atlantic City Public Schools…
Atlantic City Casinos Close Amid COVID-19 Concerns
In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy ordered all nine Atlantic City casinos to close their doors on March 16. This unprecedented move marked…
AtlantiCare Confirms First COVID-19 Case in Atlantic County
On January 20, 2020, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Galloway Township reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Atlantic County. The patient, whose identity was not disclosed due to…