Authorities continue to try and sort through the devastation in Japan from a Tsunami and earthquake. New numbers say over 1,000 are believed to have died. The damage is too big to begin to estimate. Water rolled through the countryside, taking cars, homes, and personal possessions with them. The earthquake was measured at a magnitude…
An accident has been reported in Dennis Township. All lanes are reportedly closed at the accident site this morning, which is north of Petersberg Rd. State Department of Transportation officials say all lanes are closed due to a downed power line and pole. The accident involved a tractor trailer according to witness reports this morning.…
The huge rainstorm that took place yesterday dumped almost five inches of rain in one part of New Jersey. Areas of Morris County recorded the highest rainfall totals in the state. Wildwood was reported at about one inch of rain, with Atlantic City coming short of two inches.
Many are watching the potential for a Tsunami to hit Hawaii, and potentially the western continental United States. Warnings have been posted in Hawaii and in western states, with mandatory evacuations taking place in Hawaii. Dozens have been confirmed dead in Japan were a deadly earthquake and Tsunami hit early this morning. Hourly ABC news…
Local and county tourism officials met together on Wednesday to discuss what everyone is doing and how the different entities can work better together. Coastal Broadcasting talked to Freeholder Susan Sheppard who said she was asked by members of the meeting when the next one will be. The county tourism department explained what they did…
Tax credits can actually pay you at tax time. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes owed. Some credits are even refundable, which means you might receive a refund rather than owe any taxes at all. Here are four popular tax credits the IRS says you should consider before filing your 2010 Federal…
A two cent increase has been introduced in the Bridgeton school district. The tax levy is going to be $3.9 million if the budget is passed as proposed. No layoffs are expected to take place as a result of this budget. Last year, 132 positions were removed from the district. The public hearing is going…
Independence Day will be celebrated with fireworks once again in Millville. The News of Cumberland County reports that the fireworks show is going to return. In recent years, the economy has forced the cancellation of firework shows. Fundraisers are going to be done ahead of time to help pay for the expense of putting the…
Assemblymen Wayne P. DeAngelo, Matthew W. Milam and Nelson T. Albano are proposing legislation to increase solar energy tax credits for companies that utilize solar energy equipment manufactured in New Jersey. The legislation would amend and supplement the state’s Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act, which directs the state Board of Public Utilities to provide…
Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney unveiled shared services legislation that would result in taxpayer savings through the elimination of government redundancies, while creating concrete fiscal consequences for local government entities that refuse to enter into sharing agreements that could help their property taxpayers. The legislation would require New Jersey’s Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization, and Consolidation…