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The use of deadly force by an Atlantic City police officer last year was justified, according to the Prosecutor’s Office.  32 year old Timothy Deal was shot and killed last June by police after he stabbed an officer in the torso with a knife.  The officer ordered Deal to drop …

You will still hear Kate Smith’s rendition of “God Bless America” on the Wildwood boardwalk this summer.  NJ.com reports that Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano stated in an interview that Smith is being banned for a song that was satirical in nature.  The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Yankees have broken …

Another devastating fire in Sea Isle City, this one destroyed four homes on Easter Sunday morning.  Fire crews from multiple communities were called to the fire at 75th and Central avenues in the city shortly before 6:00am.  There are no reports of injuries to occupants,  and an investigation into the …

There were no winners in the Powerball lottery on Saturday.  The jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing has climbed to $150 million, with a $93 million cash option.  The winning numbers from Saturday night were 3,2 7, 30, 63, 65 and the Powerball, 01.

Gasoline prices continue to climb in New Jersey in advance of the summer season.  Mid Atlantic AAA reports that prices went up by an average of five cents per gallon last week to an average of $2.81 in New Jersey.  We are still two pennies below the national average.

Avalon cancelled its Easter egg hunt scheduled for Saturday morning due to weather conditions.  Lower Township moved its annual hunt from a morning start time to 12 Noon at the Freemon Douglass Park, on Saturday.

A memorial ceremony will be held next week for 87 year old Gertrude “Skip” Gladue.  Gladue was well known in the area for being a local newspaper columnist, and for helping the Wetlands Institute with its Wings and Water Festival.  Gladue passed away on March 22nd.

36 year old Henry VonColln of Cape May has been charged by Middle Township Police with being involved in two accidents earlier this month, on the same day.  Police say VonColln was driving a Dodge Ram truck that fled the scene of an accident on Route 47, then became involved …

Congressman Jeff Van Drew has just over $80,000 in his campaign war chest.  NJ.com reports that democrats around the state are raising money for next year’s congressional elections; Van Drew and other freshman democrats are being targeted by republicans in a few New Jersey congressional races.

Millville Police have charged 38 year old Michael Tedesco with murder after he allegedly stabbed his father to death and assaulted his grandmother inside the family home.  The body of 66 year old Gary Tedesco was found inside the family home on Friday morning, on Carlton Avenue.  Tedesco also assaulted …