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Ventnor, NJ

Driver Cited After Hitting School Bus In South Jersey Chain-Reaction Crash Driver Cited After Hitting School Bus In South Jersey Chain-Reaction Crash
Driver Cited After Hitting School Bus In South Jersey Chain-Reaction Crash An Atlantic County woman was cited after her SUV caused a chain-reaction crash and hit the back of a school bus in Egg Harbor Township, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township police said officers responded to a crash involving a school bus westbound on the Black Horse Pike. The five-vehicle wreck happened in the West Atlantic City section of the township at around 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20.  Two cars and an SUV were stopped in the left lane behind the Egg Harbor Township School District bus. The bus was in the right lane with its red lights and stop sign activated to let s…
Atlantic County Inmate Beat Another Inmate Dead: Prosecutor Atlantic County Inmate Beat Another Inmate Dead: Prosecutor
Atlantic County Inmate Beat Another Inmate Dead: Prosecutor An inmate from Burlington County is charged with beating another inmate to death at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, authorities said. Aahznier Hayes, 22, of Westhampton, was charged with first-degree murder for the beating death of Kenneth Raymond, 52, of Ventnor, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 12:09 a.m., the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility in Mays Landing for a report of an inmate that was beaten to death by another inmate.  The investi…
Code Enforcement Officer Stole $75K In South Jersey: Prosecutor Code Enforcement Officer Stole $75K In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Code Enforcement Officer Stole $75K In South Jersey: Prosecutor A code enforcement officer for the City of Ventnor has been charged with stealing more than $75,000, authorities said. Michelle Calderon, 37, of Egg Harbor Township, was charged with official misconduct, misapplication of entrusted property and altering computer software to commit theft on Tuesday, Aug. 22, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The charges stem from an investigation that began when the City of Ventnor observed a discrepancy within its financial ledgers. It is alleged that from 2021 through 2023, Calderon took cash transactions from citizens an…
Swimmer Fatally Struck By Boat In Atlantic City: Police Swimmer Fatally Struck By Boat In Atlantic City: Police
Swimmer Fatally Struck By Boat In Atlantic City: Police A swimmer was fatally struck by a boat over the weekend in Atlantic City, authorities said. Norma Michaels, 79, of Ventnor, was swimming in the Intracoastal Waterway near a floating dock in Atlantic City around 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, when she was struck by a 20-foot Robalo fishing boat, State Police said. Michaels was pronounced dead and the 52-year-old boat operator, who was not injured, remained at the scene.
Winning NJ Mega Millions Lottery Tickets Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven Stores Winning NJ Mega Millions Lottery Tickets Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven Stores
Winning NJ Mega Millions Lottery Tickets Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven Stores There were four third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Tuesday, July 11, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball. Three of the winning tickets were sold at 7-Eleven stores. The prizes are worth $10,000. The winning Lottery tickets were purchased at the following locations: Atlantic County: Acme #294, 5100 Wellington Ave., Ventnor; Essex County: 7-Eleven #35640, 516 Valley Rd., West Orange; Mercer County: 7-Eleven #10977, 2100 Pennington Rd., Trenton; and, Monmouth County: 7-Eleven #11050, 647 Branch Ave., Little Silver. The winning numbers for the T…
Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant
Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant Clam chowdah, anyone? A husband and wife has brought a taste of New England to the Jersey Shore. Steve Marchel and Robin Kramer have recently opened Betty's Seafood Shack in Margate. The restaurant pays homage to Steve's beloved Portuguese Water Dog, Betty, who died in 2018. The fried shrimp, lobster rolls and scallops being served at Betty's conjure up fond memories for Steve and Robin, who bonded over their love for all-things New England — especially the seafood shacks —  both having graduated from college in New England. "Steve would often say 'Margate needs a joint like this, especi…
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots It's that time of the yea: Time to buy beach badges or plan where you'll spend your free time this summer. The 130 miles of Jersey Shore offers about 50 public beaches to choose from. Daily, weekly and seasonal beach badge and tag prices have been set for the 2023 season. The highest seasonal fee at $150 is in Deal. Several townships offer discounts if you buy seasonal tags by late May or early June. Beaches often allow free or reduced fees to children, senior citizens, veterans and active military members. At least seven locations offer free admission but they typically charge for daily…
Man Brandished Gun On Atlantic City Expressway: Prosecutor Man Brandished Gun On Atlantic City Expressway: Prosecutor
Man Brandished Gun On Atlantic City Expressway: Prosecutor A 19-year-old man from Ventnor was sentenced Thursday, March 2 on a handgun charge, authorities said. John Stevens, of Ventnor, was sentenced to three- and one-half years in New Jersey State Prison where he must serve the entire term before being eligible for parole, the Atlantic County Proseecutor's Office said. Stevens did not have a permit to carry a handgun. On February 17, 2021, the New Jersey State Police responded to a “Be on the Look Out” in reference to an anonymous 911 caller advising someone in a vehicle brandished a handgun on the Atlantic City Expressway.&n…
Movie Chain Buys Shuttered Century-Old South Jersey Theatre Movie Chain Buys Shuttered Century-Old South Jersey Theatre
Movie Chain Buys Shuttered Century-Old South Jersey Theatre A 100-year-old theater that closed in 2018 has been purchased by Town Square Entertainment. The Moorlyn 4 Theatre in Ocean City will get new life thanks for renovation and reopening plans. The iconic building at 837 Moorlyn Terrace has survived hurricanes, super storms, neglect, and even a 200-foot move to the east after the "Great Boardwalk Fire of 1927. "The Moorlyn has long been a dream project for us due to its incredibly rich history in serving Ocean City and surrounding community with entertainment since the early 1900's, the chain said in a Facebook post. "We have a lot of work ahea…
South Jersey Man Admits Illegally Possessing Handgun, Prosecutor Says South Jersey Man Admits Illegally Possessing Handgun, Prosecutor Says
South Jersey Man Admits Illegally Possessing Handgun, Prosecutor Says A 19-year-old man from South Jersey admitted to possessing a firearm, authorities said. John Stevens, of Ventnor, pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing the unloaded weapon on Feb. 17, 2021, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On that date, New Jersey State Police responded to a “Be on the Look Out” in reference to an anonymous 911 caller advising someone in a vehicle brandished a handgun on the Atlantic City Expressway, the prosecutor said. The vehicle was spotted on the Expressway by Troopers and observed failing to maintain its lane. A high-risk motor vehicle stop wa…
Atlantic County Man Charged With Sharing Child Porn Images: Prosecutor Atlantic County Man Charged With Sharing Child Porn Images: Prosecutor
Atlantic County Man Charged With Sharing Child Porn Images: Prosecutor A 51-year-old man from Atlantic County has been charged in connection with sharing child pornography images and videos via a social messaging application, authorities said. Michael Heiler, of Ventnor, was arrested without incident, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received a referral of inappropriate content distributed on a peer-to-peer network file sharing platform.  HSI contacted the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force who jointly investigated the case.  The subsequent investigation led Inve…
NJ Officers Justified In Shooting PA Man Who Rushed Them With Broken Bottle, Grand Jury Finds NJ Officers Justified In Shooting PA Man Who Rushed Them With Broken Bottle, Grand Jury Finds
NJ Officers Justified In Shooting PA Man Who Rushed Them With Broken Bottle, Grand Jury Finds UPDATE: Police in South Jersey had no choice but to shoot a Pennsylvania man who rushed at them with a broken bottle, a grand jury has found. Grand jurors had crystal-clear bodycam video of officers alternately imploring and commanding Amir Johnson, 30, to drop the bottle during a late-afternoon standoff in the middle of an Atlantic County highway in August 2020. “We don't wanna do this, man. Stop! Stop!" a Ventnor police officer shouts over and over in the video. “Put it down, bro, we don’t wanna do this,” another officer yells. Johnson, of Wilkes-Barre, keeps coming, however, and is onl…
Sub Shop Ruined In Fire Feeds Jersey Shore Firefighters Sub Shop Ruined In Fire Feeds Jersey Shore Firefighters
Sub Shop Ruined In Fire Feeds Jersey Shore Firefighters After a devastating fire at one of its shops, Sack O' Subs returned its thanks by delivering pizza to firefighters who fought the blaze. The Ventnor sandwich shop, which originally opened south of Atlantic City in 1969, caught fire on Saturday -- just eight days after the business reopened under new ownership. "Huge thanks to the firefighters and police officers who responded to the fire at our Ventnor store this past Saturday. You are truly appreciated for all you do and all that you continue to do," the sub shop wrote on Facebook.  Sack O' Subs Ocean City prepared "these yummy pizza…
Atlantic County Police Seek Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Woman Walking Dog Atlantic County Police Seek Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Woman Walking Dog
Atlantic County Police Seek Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Woman Walking Dog Police in Atlantic County are searching for the driver who struck and killed a 61-year-old woman walking her dog last week. Star Wardell was crossing Washington Avenue in Egg Harbor Township when she was struck around 12 a.m. July 28, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. A GoFundMe for Wardell's family said she was walking the dog in front of her house. The campaign had raised more than $2,700 as of Aug. 2. She lived in Ventnor for 20 years before moving to Egg Harbor Township. "Star loved spending time with her beautiful family, caring for and sharing her love of animals, and br…
Community Mourns Loss Of Retired NJ, PA Couple Killed In Surfside Building Collapse Community Mourns Loss Of Retired NJ, PA Couple Killed In Surfside Building Collapse
Community Mourns Loss Of Retired NJ, PA Couple Killed In Surfside Building Collapse A couple with ties to the Philadelphia area and the Jersey Shore were among the dozens of victims killed in the Surfside, Florida building collapse. David and Bonnie Epstein were on the 9th floor of the Champlain Towers South with their dog, Chase, loved ones say. They previously lived in Bucks County, PA and Brooklyn, NY, and spent summers in Ventnor, NJ, according to 6abc. David and Bonnie had one child, 26-year-old Jonathan, their pride and joy, according to David's business partner, Richard Oller. Jonathan penned a heartfelt tribute to his parents on Facebook. Heartbroken to shar…
Atlantic County Mom Kaitlin Law Dies At 27 After Lifelong Battle With Congenital Heart Defect Atlantic County Mom Kaitlin Law Dies At 27 After Lifelong Battle With Congenital Heart Defect
Atlantic County Mom Kaitlin Law Dies At 27 After Lifelong Battle With Congenital Heart Defect Beloved Atlantic County mother Kaitlin Law died May 10 after battling a lifelong congenital heart defect. She was 27. A resident of Ventnor, Law was born with a congenital heart disease and underwent open heart surgery when she was just a few days old, according to a GoFundMe created last month for her medical and final expenses. “Anyone that knows Katie knows that she is truly one of a kind,” writes Law’s friend, Corinne, on the fundraiser. “She is funny and can bring a smile to anyone’s face that meets her, she would give the shirt off her back to anyone that needed it, she is loyal and…
826 Baby Turtles Rescued From Jersey Shore Storm Drains 826 Baby Turtles Rescued From Jersey Shore Storm Drains
826 Baby Turtles Rescued From Jersey Shore Storm Drains Nearly 830 baby turtles were rescued from storm drains across the Jersey Shore. The 826 Diamondback terrapin hatchlings had been hiding from the cold winter temps in their nest chambers and recently hatched at the Stockton University vivarium. Stockton alumna Evelyn Kidd and her friends scooped the turtles from Ventnor and Margate, while Marlene Galdi and Joanne Fres rescued the turtles from Ocean City. "When a baby terrapin successfully crawls across the street, they can meet yet another obstacle -- the curb," the university wrote.  "Marlene and Joanne regularly look for c…
COVID-19: South Jersey School Administrator, 45, Dies Of Coronavirus COVID-19: South Jersey School Administrator, 45, Dies Of Coronavirus
Covid-19: South Jersey School Administrator, 45, Dies Of Coronavirus A vice principal in Atlantic County’s Hamilton Township School District, and former Atlantic City teacher, has died from COVID-19. Cara Marie Josephine Surace Bluth, 45, died on Saturday after a short battle with the coronavirus, according to her obituary. “Cara made every room brighter just by entering it,” her obituary says. “From her soul, she exuded joy, laughter, and love. She loved celebrating with her family and friends, caring for all animals, gardening, and exploring our connections to each other through reiki, meditation, and more.” Bluth, of Ventnor, was a graduate of George Was…
FBI: Finger Prick Can't Detect COVID, Jersey Shore Lab Patients Should Get Retested ASAP FBI: Finger Prick Can't Detect COVID, Jersey Shore Lab Patients Should Get Retested ASAP
FBI: Finger Prick Can't Detect COVID, Jersey Shore Lab Patients Should Get Retested ASAP ALERT: "Rapid" finger-prick blood tests cannot diagnose active COVID-19 cases, federal authorities warned, while urging patients of a particular Jersey Shore lab that's under investigation to immediately get retested and notify the FBI. Finger-prick tests are used only to detect antibodies and not to diagnose active coronavirus cases, they said. "Only a test that uses a nasal swab or saliva should be used to diagnose active cases of COVID-19," the FBI Newark Field Office said in an alert Friday. "If you were recently tested for COVID-19 at Infinity Diagnostic Laboratory, located at 6715 At…
VIDEO: 'Stop! Stop!' NJ Officers Shout Before Shooting Man Who Rushed Them With Broken Bottle VIDEO: 'Stop! Stop!' NJ Officers Shout Before Shooting Man Who Rushed Them With Broken Bottle
Video: 'Stop! Stop!' NJ Officers Shout Before Shooting Man Who Rushed Them With Broken Bottle "We don't wanna do this, man. Stop! Stop!" an officer shouts over and over again before police in Atlantic County shoot a Pennsylvania man who charged at them with a broken bottle, dramatic video released Friday shows. Officers alternately implore and command Amir Johnson, 30, to drop the bottle the Aug. 6 late-afternoon standoff in the middle of a Ventnor highway. “Put it down, bro, we don’t wanna do this,” an officer shouts. "Drop the bottle! Drop it! Stop! Stop!" the officers repeatedly shout at Johnson, of Wilkes Barre, to stop, but he doesn't, the video shows. He's only feet away whe…
Pennsylvania Man Fatally Shot By Police In Atlantic County Pennsylvania Man Fatally Shot By Police In Atlantic County
Pennsylvania Man Fatally Shot By Police In Atlantic County Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said his office is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting in Atlantic County. Authorities sought he public's help in identifying a man who was shot by multiple police officers from the Ventnor and Atlantic City police departments on Thursday, Grewal said.  ALSO SEE: Attorney General releases ID of 30-year-old Pennsylvania man shot by multiple police. Police shot the man near Wellington and West End avenues about 4:30 p.m., authorities said. The victim  was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City where he was pronounc…
HERO: Body Of Jersey Shore Swimmer Found 24 Hours After Saving 2 Lives HERO: Body Of Jersey Shore Swimmer Found 24 Hours After Saving 2 Lives
Hero: Body Of Jersey Shore Swimmer Found 24 Hours After Saving 2 Lives The body of an 18-year-old man who gave his life to save two swimmers was found on an Atlantic City beach, nearly 24 hours after a search for him was launched. Jalan Alston went into the ocean off Ventnor Friday night to rescue two women caught in rough waters brought by Tropical Storm Fay, the U.S. Coast Guard and Ventnor police said. Alston, of New York, pushed the women toward the shore as he slipped away. His body was found Saturday. "He gave his life to save two others," Alston's brother Mark said in a Tweet. "He is forever blessed and will be forever loved." “Our deepest condolences…