Ernest Coursey, longtime Atlantic County lawmaker and public servant, dies at 62
Ernest Coursey, a respected public official who spent more than three decades serving Atlantic County and the state of New Jersey, died after a recent cancer diagnosis, officials confirmed Tuesday. He was 62. Coursey’s political life spanned local and state...
Alisa Cooper Concludes Tenure on NJ Casino Control Commission
After 13 years of dedicated service, Alisa Cooper concluded her tenure on the New Jersey Casino Control Commission on July 31, 2025. A respected figure in both the regulatory and local communities, Ms. Cooper leaves a legacy as the longest-serving Commissioner in the...
Two Additional Mosquito Pool Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Two additional mosquito pool samples collected on July 24 have both tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples were collected from the 700 block of W. Park Avenue in Pleasantville and the 600 block of Kingsley Avenue in Ventnor. A previous sample collected from...
Wonderland’s Ferris wheel lit up once again
For nearly 10 months, the 144-foot-tall Ferris wheel at the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, once visible from the Ninth Street Bridge, has stood dark and lifeless. But not anymore. On Monday, July 28, Bill Merritt, and another member of the civic group Ocean City...
South Jersey police pay tribute to John Elliott and HERO Campaign on 25th anniversary
In ceremonies held July 22, state transportation officials and police departments throughout South Jersey paid tribute to Navy Ensign John Elliott of Egg Harbor Township on the 25th anniversary of his death, and the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers he inspired....
