Two men, including a gang member, were busted on Wednesday in Ocean City. The Ocean City Gazette reports that 33 year old Glenn Seeler was charged after several guns and illegal drugs were found inside a home in the 600 block of Wesley Avenue. Police say Seeler is a known gang member; also arrested was…
There’s a new heroin on the streets, and authorities say it’s laced with a killer chemical. Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor announced that a new type of heroin out on the streets is laced with Fentanyl, which can be up to 100 times stronger than morphine. An unregulated ingestion of this drug most often…
New Jersey’s unemployment rate is down, but only by a little bit. 8.4 percent of New Jerseyans are out of work, which represents a slight decrease over a two month period. The New Jersey Department of Labor says there have been some job gains in the private sector.
The New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City is in the books, and officials spent the final day on Thursday discussing the state’s economy, and recovery from Hurricane Sandy. Tax assessors throughout the state talked about ways to attract new building and construction to New Jersey, which creates new taxable properties. Some properties…
There is an outside chance that New Jersey could be affected by a coastal storm on the busiest travel day of the year. Forecasters with the National Weather Service are keeping their eyes on a storm that could interrupt travel plans next Wednesday. The storm could bring cold rain and wind to the shore, while…
As people have left the work force, the unemployment rate has as well heading into the winter. The new unemployment number in the state is 8.4 percent. New Jersey remains higher than the national average of 7.3 percent. The 8.4 percent was in effect for Sept. and Oct., versus 8.5 percent in Aug. These are…
A recount will take place in the 2nd district Assembly race. A judge ruled that on Nov. 26, a recount would take place to determine if Vince Mazzeo beat Assemblyman John Amedeo. The razor thin margin of 38 votes is all that separates the two men in that election.
A vehicle disregarded a stop sign and an accident ensued on West Jersey Ave. in Egg Harbor Township Thursday morning. A 2013 Nissan van operated by Mustafa Cimen, 40 years of age from Egg Harbor Township, was travelling West on West Jersey Avenue in the area of Fernwood Avenue when a van disregarded the stop…
Foreign companies could do internet gaming business in New Jersey, if a new proposal gains traction. Senator Ray Lesniak bill would authorize the Division of Gaming Enforcement to provide licenses to companies that offer Internet gaming to other countries where it is legal, allowing overseas customers, including casinos, to place wagers on casino games via…
Cape May officials will meet again on Monday to discuss what a resort home is, and how it affects the quality of life in the city. The Cape May County Herald reports that mayor and council discussed resort homes at length during a recent meeting. They are paying close attention to how Avalon is handling…