History could be made this week as the Powerball Lottery is expected to shatter the previous record for biggest lottery jackpot in United States history. The previous biggest jackpot was a Mega Millions in 2012 for $656 million. No one won the Powerball Lottery on Wednesday night and the new estimated jackpot is $675 million.…
Two popular Cape May County figures took their oath of office on Wednesday. Cape May County held its reorganization meeting and Len Desiderio was sworn in as a Freeholder for a new three year term. Cape May County Clerk Rita Fulginiti also got another term in office. Newly named Superior Court Judge Michael Donohue administered…
New fare-free public transportation will serve residents in the western portion of Atlantic County beginning Monday, January 4 with the launch of the Rt.54/40 Community Shuttle operated by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA). The 24-mile shuttle includes nine designated stops between the Hammonton Rail Station and Richland with direct connections to NJ Transit routes…
The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect wanted for robbing a man at gunpoint on East Commerce Street in Fairfield Township, Cumberland on New Year’s Eve. At 9:08 p.m., the victim was leaving Tips Trailer Park after delivering food when the suspect approached his vehicle, displayed a handgun,…
Residents of the Township of Hamilton may notice an increased police presence in the Laureldale section, in the area of the Atlantic City Expressway. The New Jersey State Police is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on the Expressway, where an occupant of the vehicle fled the scene on foot. The Township of Hamilton…
Police in Linwood say that a resident reported a safe was stolen from a home that contained a gun and ammunition. The party was held at a home on Franklin Blvd. during New Year’s Eve. The small safe contained a .40 caliber black glock handgun, along with 2 magazines and approximately 50 rounds of ammunition,…
A public hearing will be held on four issues that could become ballot questions this November. Lawmakers are pushing for proposed constitutional amendments including allowing casino gambling outside of just Atlantic City. Another constitutional amendment would force the state to make the necessary payments to the pension system, a move Gov. Chris Christie has said…
The minimum age to smoke tobacco products in the state could be on the rise. Legislation will be considered in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday that would increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21. According to data from the Office of Legislative Services, roughly 8.2…
The temperatures locally will be on the rise as we continue along this week. High temperatures by the weekend should hit the mid 50’s. But don’t think it will stay that way forever. Forecasters are saying by early as next week that another cold spell could be coming around the corner. Winter so far has…
Dig out your bathing suit and join in the fun. The Special Olympics New Jersey returns to the Wildwoods to kick off 2016 with an icy plunge into the Atlantic Ocean during the annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, January 16 at 1 p.m. on the beach behind the Wildwoods Convention Center. The Polar Bear…