On Monday a moist air mass and temperatures in the 90’s drove the heat index well above 100 degrees in many areas of South Jersey. By mid-afternoon the air temperature in Vineland and Millville was 92 degrees, but the heat index was at 100 degrees. The thermometer hit 95 in Chatsworth, Burlington County, as the…
Despite making controversial statements and facing sanctions against his business interests, Donald Trump continues to lead the pack of Republican presidential hopefuls. On Monday, Trump was in first place with 24 percent support among registered voters who lean Republican, in an ABC News/Washington Post poll. Governor Chris Christie was in 10th place, with only 3…
Governor Christie’s administration is being sued by the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation. On Monday a civil-rights action lawsuit was filed in federal court, against acting Attorney General John Hoffman. The lawsuit alleges that the Christie administration has attempted to rescind the state’s recognition of them as an American Indian tribe. The Nanticoke tribe, headquartered in Bridgeton,…
A unique athletic competition was held Saturday and Sunday on the Wildwood beach at Schellenger Avenue. The Morey’s Pier Beach Sports Weekend was billed as the only multi-event track meet in the country held entirely on the beach. The festival attracted sixty-three boys and girls high school lacrosse teams, 25 field hockey teams, and a variety…
It’s four years in prison for a Somers Point woman who stole more than $400,000 from a local car dealership. 53 year old Monica Schaffer will spend time in prison for skimming the funds from Avalon Honda located on Avalon Boulevard in Middle Township. Schaffer pled guilty to a second degree charge of theft back…
Finally, some good financial news for Atlantic City: The city will be able to make its short term debt payments. Moody’s Investment Services reports that debt payments will be made by the gaming resort in August, and if tax payments continue to come in, Atlantic City will continue to pay its bills through November. Moody’s…
A head on collision in Lower Township on Saturday was caused by a drunk driver. Lower Township Police say they charged Thomas J. Fox of Havertown, PA with drunk driving following a head on accident on Seashore Road near the Mitnick School on Saturday. Fox, and the occupants of the other vehicle involved in the…
New Jersey State Police nabbed four drunk drivers on the Garden State Parkway during a special sting operation over the weekend. Police say they stopped nearly 400 vehicles on the Parkway on Saturday near the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel. Four drivers were slapped with DUI charges during the sting operation. Ten drivers were issued…
The Avalon Borough Council may fill a seat vacated earlier this month by the retirement of Dave Ellenberg. Council meets on Wednesday at 7pm and could fill the position vacated by Ellenberg. If Council fills the position this week, that individual could run for re-election to serve the remainder of Ellenberg’s term, in November. The…
The parent company that owns and operates four Superfresh supermarkets in southern New Jersey has filed for bankruptcy protection. A&P has made the application in bankruptcy court; it currently owns four Superfresh markets in South Jersey, along with some Pathmarks. A&P, also known as the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, has been in discussions…