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SEEN HIM? Retired Jersey Shore Corrections Officer In Child Sex Trafficking Case Now A Fugitive SEEN HIM? Retired Jersey Shore Corrections Officer In Child Sex Trafficking Case Now A Fugitive
Seen HIM? Retired Jersey Shore Corrections Officer In Child Sex Trafficking Case Now A Fugitive New Jersey authorities turned to the public for help Tuesday finding a retired New Jersey corrections officer who fled before he was stand to trial on charges of paying for sex with a trafficked minor. Kurt Young, 56, of South Dennis Township, was briefly jailed before being released following his arrest on Jan. 28, 2020, records show. Two co-defendants took pleas and got 15 to 20 years in state prison in exchange. Meanwhile, Young -- who investigators said was positively identified by the 14-year-old victim -- skipped out during jury selection for his trial in Cape May County las…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer
'Jersey Shore: Family Reunion' Season Seven Trailer Old wounds could resurface from the dramatic relationship at the center of the original run of MTV's "Jersey Shore." A trailer for the seventh season of the spinoff "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" was released on Thursday, Jan. 5. MTV said the reality TV show will return on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. EST. The sneak peek heavily promotes the return of Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, whose on-and-off relationship with Hazlet's Samantha "Sammi Sweetheart" Giancola was featured on "Jersey Shore" from 2009 to 2012. The couple split up in 2016. After all, the two were captured filming with the rest of the c…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
The Killers Open Tour At Hard Rock Cafe Next Month The Killers Open Tour At Hard Rock Cafe Next Month
The Killers Open Tour At Hard Rock Cafe Next Month The Killers are opening their 2023 North American tour in Atlantic City next month. The Killers’ upcoming show is at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on March 16. The legendary band are embarking on an extension of the long-awaited North American tour, including some of the largest shows for the band to date! If you have been lucky enough to see The Killers live or on YouTube, you know the show is always an incredible experience filled with their anthemic catalog and exciting production. For more details on concert dates, click here. 

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Plenty To Do For Valentine's Week In Atlantic City Plenty To Do For Valentine's Week In Atlantic City
Plenty To Do For Valentine's Week In Atlantic City Planning a special night out with your valentine? Look no further than Atlantic City for special deals. With numerous hotels, restaurants and bars to choose from, there are endless options for a dreamy escape. And you can spread out the fun for more than a week: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa: Couples looking to pamper themselves should look no further than Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Begin your trip with the “Together Forever” couples experience at Spa Toccare, an 80-minute custom couples massage that includes chocolate and champagne. For even more chocola…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Philly Man Wanted In Fatal Stabbing At AC Hard Rock Hotel Turns Himself In, Prosecutor Says Philly Man Wanted In Fatal Stabbing At AC Hard Rock Hotel Turns Himself In, Prosecutor Says
Philly Man Wanted In Fatal Stabbing At AC Hard Rock Hotel Turns Himself In, Prosecutor Says A 59-year-old man wanted in connection with the stabbing death of his Philadelphia girlfriend has surrendered,  authorities said.  Frankie E. Lane, also of Philadelphia, was wanted on murder and weapons charges in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend, Sharon Whaley, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. Lane turned himself in to detectives without incident on Monday night at the  prosecutor's office, Tyner said. The alleged fatal stabbing of Sharon Whaley, 57, occurred Friday night at Atlantic City's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tyner said. "We conti…

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by Jon Craig
News
NO DICE: Trump Plaza Casino Demolition Delayed NO DICE: Trump Plaza Casino Demolition Delayed
NO Dice: Trump Plaza Casino Demolition Delayed The long-awaited implosion of the Trump Plaza Casino is on hold for another month. Atlantic City officials announced the delay at a Thursday news conference. Named after former President Trump, the 30 year old hotel casino is the Republican's last major business tie to South Jersey. The casino closed in 2014 and fell into disrepair  The new demolition date is Feb. 17 at 9 a.m., according to Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. It was pushed back from a Jan. 29 implosion date. The delay was caused by a large concrete foundation originally unknown to implosion teams,  said D…

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by Jon Craig
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Atlantic City Auctions Chance To Blow Up Trump Casino Atlantic City Auctions Chance To Blow Up Trump Casino
Atlantic City Auctions Chance To Blow Up Trump Casino Atlantic City officials have reached an agreement with the developer who bought the former Trump Plaza Casino to demolish the structure next month. After years debating the fate of the abandoned main tower, the date for its implosion is Jan. 29 -- nine days after the 2021 U.S. Presidential Inauguration, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said. On Wednesday, Small announced that his city is auctioning off a chance to blow up Trump's former casino with dynamite -- with the mayor predicting bids to top $1million Auction proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. …

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by Jon Craig
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Small Bets Produce Big $1.3M Win For Plumber At Atlantic City Casino Small Bets Produce Big $1.3M Win For Plumber At Atlantic City Casino
Small Bets Produce Big $1.3M Win For Plumber At Atlantic City Casino Playing cards is a little different than fixing pipes, a South Jersey plumber-turned-millionaire found in Atlantic City. Small bets made the difference this week when the Atlantic County resident and HVAC contractor hit a $1.3 million royal flush mega jackpot.  James, whose last name was withheld for privacy reasons, left the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as an instant millionaire, Atlantic City casino officials said. The local plumber was making progressive $5 bets in an ultimate Texas Hold'em card game when he won the mega jackpot, reports said. “It is surreal to have hit a $1.3 mil…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Man Dies In Fall At Atlantic City Casino Man Dies In Fall At Atlantic City Casino
Man Dies In Fall At Atlantic City Casino A 30-year-old man from Upstate New York died after falling two stories to his death in an Atlantic City casino, authorities said. The man from Rochester was trying to climb over a divider when he fell from a second-level mezzanine into the lobby at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, police said. The fall occurred about 4 a.m. on Monday. Atlantic City police officers responded and found casino security performing CPR. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, a police spokesman said. Atlantic City police urged anyone with information about the fall to call its Criminal Investigations S…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Atlantic City's Trump Casino Demolition Set For 9 Days After 2021 Presidential Inauguration Atlantic City's Trump Casino Demolition Set For 9 Days After 2021 Presidential Inauguration
Atlantic City's Trump Casino Demolition Set For 9 Days After 2021 Presidential Inauguration Atlantic City officials have reached an agreement with the developer who bought the former Trump Plaza Casino to topple the structure in January 2021. After years debating the fate of the abandoned main tower, the date for its implosion is Jan. 29 -- nine days after the 2021 U.S. Presidential Inauguration, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said. The move will end President Trump’s decades-old business ties to Atlantic City. Two other former casinos, the Trump Taj Mahal and Trump Marina were rebranded into the Golden Nugget and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. It will take months to clean up th…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Atlantic City Firefighters Respond To Smoke Bomb, Evacuate 18th Floor At Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City Firefighters Respond To Smoke Bomb, Evacuate 18th Floor At Hard Rock Hotel Casino
Atlantic City Firefighters Respond To Smoke Bomb, Evacuate 18th Floor At Hard Rock Hotel Casino An Atlantic City hotel was partially evacuated Friday night after someone tossed a smoke bomb on the 18th floor, authorities said.  Firefighters were called to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino about 8 p.m. The disturbance prompted the evacuation of the hotel's 18th floor, Atlantic City fire officials said. There were no injuries, they said. Firefighters helped Hard Rock workers clear the smoke. Hotel security was reviewing surveillance video to see who lit the smoke bomb. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig