Eight ACIT students awarded $113K in scholarships to fuel careers
Eight recent graduates of the Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) earned NJAC Foundation scholarships as part of $113,000 awarded to outstanding 2026 graduates from county vocational-technical schools across New Jersey. Supported by leading corporate...
Egg Harbor Township man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting child under 13
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, Rufino Carreon-Peralta, 50, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree aggravated sexual assault against a victim less than 13 years of age and one count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child by...
Atlantic County celebrates ‘Clear the Shelters’ Aug. 28-30
Looking for a fur-buddy companion as we move into fall? Your timing could not be better. Consider adopting a dog or cat from the Atlantic County Animal Shelter, August 28-30, when all adoption fees will be half price during the annual “Clear the Shelters” promotion....
Sewell, N.J. man wins $151,720 jackpot with $15 bet on Lock It Link Huff N’ Puff slot machine at Hard Rock
A lucky Sewell, N.J. man won a $151,720 slot machine jackpot with a $15 bet Monday afternoon at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The lucky guest won the big jackpot on a 10-cent denomination Lock It Link Huff N’ Puff slot machine by Light...
