Two people from central New York have been indicted in the death of an Atlantic City man. 25 year old Howard Griswold and 28 year old Melissa Tikarem are charged in the January 20, 2024 death of 32 year old Christian Hunter. On January 20, 2024, at approximately 7:19 p.m., the Atlantic City Police Department ... Read more
Brigantine City Council Speaks Out Against Offshore Wind
Brigantine City Council is looking for back up from other municipalities to oppose offshore wind. The Press of Atlantic City reports members called on the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners to use its powers, including legal actions, to try to stop wind turbine projects from being built just a few miles off the state’s coast. ... Read more
Ballot Question Will Address AC 'Green Zone'
There will be a ballot question in November asking city residents whether a 2024 ordinance to expand the cannabis “green zone” to Albany Avenue should be repealed. The “green zone” is where recreational marijuana businesses may be located. The Press of Atlantic City reports the petitions were submitted and reviewed by the City Clerk for ... Read more
Wildwood Police Chief
Katherine Madden was sworn in as the city of Wildwood’s first female police chief Wednesday following the retirement of longtime Chief John Stevenson."This isn't my first time being sworn in as police chief in North Wildwood; in 1999, I was chief of police for the day during our seventh grade student council day," Madden said.