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Fitzherbert won’t run in LD2

January 12, 2019 4:49 pm

Brian Fitzherbert will not challenge Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo and John Armato in 2019, the former Republican congressional candidate told the New Jersey Globe Saturday. “I will not be running for Assembly in LD2 in 2019,” Fitzherbert said. “My focus will...

Coursey will seek re-election

January 10, 2019 6:19 pm

Atlantic County Freeholder Ernest Coursey will seek re-election to a third term in his District 1 seat. “I am proud of my record and would like the opportunity to continue to work on behalf of the citizens and taxpayers of...

Columnist anti-Warren post has Dem complaining to publisher

January 3, 2019 10:40 amJanuary 3, 2019 11:10 am

A part-time columnist for The Current newspapers is facing criticism for Facebook comments that a top Atlantic County Democrat is calling racist. Charlie Pritchard, a former mayor of Hamilton, responded to a post by former Atlantic County freeholder John Carman...

Atlantic picks first woman freeholder chair

January 1, 2019 4:48 pm

Republican Amy Gatto today became the first woman to chair the Atlantic County Board of Freeholders. Maureen Kern was picked as vice chair of the 6-3 Republican majority. “With Freeholder Chair Amy Gatto and Vice Chair Maureen Kern being...

Cannabis industry group partners with Stockton

December 12, 2018 4:33 pmSeptember 12, 2019 12:12 pm

The New Jersey CannaBusiness Association on Wednesday announced a partnership with Stockton University’s Cannabis studies program. “New Jersey is on the cusp of legalization, and as we get closer to that day, it is important that we prepare young people...

Bob Burns, former Egg Harbor mayor, dies

December 11, 2018 11:14 pmDecember 12, 2018 12:14 am

Bob Burns, the last Democrat to serve as mayor of Egg Harbor Township, passed away on Monday evening. He was 70. He served on the Township Council from 1991 to 1996 and was mayor in 1994. Burns may have been...

Former sheriff wins township committee seat

November 7, 2018 4:06 am

Former Atlantic County Sheriff Frank X. Balles has staged a political comeback, winning a seat on the Egg Harbor Township Committee. Balles and his running mate, Atlantic City teacher Andrew Parker, defeated Democrats Crystal Mays and Nadine Flynn. Balles was...