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Ralph Peterson's proteges will run the show for him
Ralph Peterson isn't worried about his hometown. After all, he was the mentor to many of its current leaders.
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Flier attacks likely Atlantic City mayoral candidate
The second day of the new year brought about the first quarrel between two potential rivals in another battle for the ever-changing mayor's seat.
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Police Beat
All Items in Police Beat are based on official police reports of events. Reports are published by The Daily Journal as soon as they are made available.
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Post-holiday sales fail to generate many happy returns by southern New Jersey shoppers
After suffering a dismal holiday shopping season, many merchants saw their post-holiday business get off to a slow start Friday as well.
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The Buzz
A look at the lighter, quirky and colorful side of the news. Gone in 1 second A bus and a car collided Monday night in Pleasantville.
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Suspect arrested in shooting at Atlantic City police officer
A suspect in an attempted shooting Friday of a police officer in Atlantic City was apprehended in Pleasantville early Sunday after "violently resisting arrest," Chief John Mooney said.
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Latest News: Suspect arrested in Pleasantville for shooting at Atlantic City police officer o
A suspect in an attempted Friday shooting of a police officer in Atlantic City was arrested here early today.
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Latest News: Pleasantville man pleads guilty to string of smash and grab business burglaries
A Pleasantville man pleaded guilty to nine counts of burglary and one count of theft from a person for numerous 'smash and grab' type incidents at businesses throughout the county, Atlantic County Prosecutor ...
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Latest News: Atlantic City teen indicted in death of Egg Harbor Township man
An Atlantic County grand jury indicted an Atlantic City teen Thursday afternoon for killing an Egg Harbor Township man, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel said.
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Police, fire and courts
A 55-year-old bicyclist was sent to the hospital following an accident Friday night, according to township police.
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Rain, winds cause area flooding, accidents
The skies dumped water on southern New Jersey Thursday evening, flooding roads and causing minor accidents throughout the area.
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Neighbors
Meischke's Christmas Wonderland, 44 Glade Road, Delmont, will be open from 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night from Saturday through Dec.
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Corzine hires more workers to help the jobless
With more people out of work, there's one sure place to get a job: the unemployment office.
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Two Atlantic County residents arrested in anti-gang initiative
An investigation into the Crips gang in Essex County resulted in the arrest of two Atlantic County suspects.
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Fire victims remain optimistic despite losing house in A.C.
Darlene Alston still believes in miracles. A month and half ago, the mother of five lost the family car when it was totaled in an accident.
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Southern New Jersey counties suffer state's worst unemployment rates
Deputy Manager Robert DeMarco directs people as they come to the counter at the One Stop Center in Pleasantville, where they apply for unemployment benefits and seek work.
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Atlantic City casinos cut 1,000 jobs in November
Casino employment fell to its lowest level in 20 years last month as the gaming industry slashed nearly 1,000 jobs to offset declining revenue caused by the economic crisis and competition from Pennsylvania's ...
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Police, fire and courts
A quick-responding resident helped police nab a sexual-assault suspect Monday night.
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Checkpoints fail to catch real abusers, group says
Are roadside sobriety checkpoints the most effective way to catch drunk drivers? Yes, they have proven to work well in the past and get drunk drivers off the streets Yes, but they're most effective when ...
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AC Coin keeps winning, even as casinos are losing
Mac Seelig, the founder of AC Coin & Slot, did not sound very worried. Yes, the economy is poor and the casinos are mired in a slump, but he's been through it before - in the 1970s, '80s and '90s. It seems ...
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