MVA car into tree. Station 162 was called to land the helicopter. Station 162 was called to the scene for manpower.  Station 162 & 163 were recalled.  The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. All Elwood units were clear at 5:14pm.

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By LEE PROCIDA Staff Writer | Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010 | 0 comments

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP — Someone intentionally lit Saturday’s 540-acre wildfire, according to authorities, who are now investigating whether that fire and another that destroyed a county park visitor center are related.

The fire set Saturday started south of the dirt section of Cloverdale Road, which branches through a densely wooded area north from Route 72. Officials said an open flame was applied to “a jackpot of fuel” — in this case, thick piles of dead foliage....Continue Reading

From Press staff reports | Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010 | 0 comments

Firefighters in Atlantic County are battling an early-morning mulch fire.

The fire was reported after 5:30 a.m., near a house along Seaview Drive, near Route 152, Somers Point-Longport Boulevard in Longport.

The fire doesn't seem to be serious, and no injuries have been reported. There's no word on what caused the fire.

By ROB SPAHR, Staff Writer | Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 | 0 comments

MULLICA TOWNSHIP — The Mullica Township School District plans to eliminate 12 staff positions and reduce two others from full-time to part-time.

Superintendent Richard Goldberg said the district notified a handful of employees prior to the state aid figures being released that they could be laid off if the district received flat funding.

The district’s aid actually was cut by about $260,000....Continue Reading

From Press staff reports | Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010 | 0 comments

MILLVILLE — Firefighting crews were at the scene of a duplex fire Sunday evening in center city.

The Millville Fire Department was dispatched to the Sassafras Street duplex at 3:13 p.m. after a fire was reported. The fire was significant enough to warrant a second alarm and assistance from the Vineland Fire Department.

The Laurel Lake department was covering Millville's calls.

According to fire officials, no injuries had been reported as a result of the fire, which was contained but had not been listed as under control.

Very heavy damage to the duplex was reported, although only one half of the building serves as a residence. Damage to adjacent structures is unknown. It is also unknown if anyone was home when the fire started.