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25-year sentence for three attacks on elderly women that claimed a life
MAYS LANDING An Egg Harbor Township man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Thursday, June 25 for attacking three elderly women, resulting in the death of one of them, during a 2006 crime spree.
Atlantic County woman dies after Deerfield crash
An elderly Atlantic County woman died at a Vineland hospital following a one-car crash on Sherman Avenue this morning.
Atlantic City mayoral vote probe widens to more campaign workers
Two more campaign workers were charged today with voter fraud stemming from the alleged abuse of absentee ballots in the Atlantic City mayoral primary.
Swine flu up to 11 cases in Cumberland County; all in Vineland
Cumberland and its surrounding counties remain a relatively safe zone from the swine flu.
Man Sentenced In Attacks On Elderly
It's 25 years behind bars for an Egg Harbor Township man for a string of attacks on elderly women in Atlantic County.
Atlantic County records 12th swine flu case
The total number of laboratory-confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in Atlantic County has reached 12 as of June 22, according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health.
TOMS RIVER -- Many homeowners in New Jersey are losing their homestead rebate checks.
Health Connection: Atlantic County health, education, support groups
Alzheimer's Disease Support: This group for family members of people affected by Alzheimer's disease meets at 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month at Sunrise of Galloway, 46 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway.
Police in Cherry Hill, New Jersey may have something for you.
They've catalogued more than 10,000 stolen items that they are now looking to return.
Egg Harbor Township man indicted on charges he ran heroin smuggling operation
An Egg Harbor Township man was arrested today on a federal indictment for running a heroin smuggling and distribution organization that imported heroin from Columbia and distributed the drugs in New York City and Atlantic County.
Assemblymen bash county superintendent positions
NORTHFIELD Assemblymen John Amodeo and Vince Polistina issued a statement Thursday, June 18 criticizing the Senate Judiciary Committee's approval of the nominations of four executive county superintendents, including Thomas Dowd of Atlantic County.
Gunfire leads to weapons arrest
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP Route 9 and Leeds Point Road were closed to traffic for about four hours Saturday, June 13 after police received a report of gunshots being fired in the area.
Third resident gets Swine Flu in Atlantic Co.
HAMILTON TWP. -- A second township resident has tested positive for swine flu, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health said Wednesday.
Coach sentenced for improperly touching teen
A former high school wrestling coach who inappropriately touched a teenager while showing him a takedown maneuver has surrendered his teaching certificate.
NJ man grabs officer's gun, fires 4 shots
A Vineland man who struggled with a police officer trying to arrest him and fired four shots from the officer's service weapon before being subdued has been charged with attempted murder.
More swine flu cases confirmed in Atlantic County
Two additional school-age Egg Harbor Township youths have contracted the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health.
Woman pleads guilty to slaying boyfriend
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP A Pleasantville woman pleaded guilty Tuesday, June 16 to one count of aggravated manslaughter for stabbing to death her live-in boyfriend, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel.
Brigantine man pleads guilty to child porn charge
An Atlantic County man pleaded guilty today to distributing child pornography over the Internet.
Sweetwater woman named Atlantic County's teacher of the year
Karen Casselman, a Sweetwater resident who teaches seventh-grade math at Northfield Community School, has been selected as Atlantic County's teacher of the year.
Atlantic County Sheriff's Report
Sheriff Frank Balles has announced Atlantic County sheriff's officers made the following arrests: May 8 Darnell E. Townsend, 31, of Hammonton was arrested by S/O Anthony Branca, S/O Michael Gilmore and S/O Jeffery Newman for non-support. May 13 Steven R. Hackett, 27, of Williamstown was arrested by Lt.