On Monday the N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement released the numbers for Atlantic City casino revenues. The revenue for the city’s eight casinos was down by five percent from August of last year. When adjusted for revenue from the four casinos that closed in 2014, revenue was down by 15 percent from the prior year.…
A Wheels of Soul Motorcycle Club member was arrested for weapons offenses on Saturday. The incident took place during the Roar to the Shore weekend. Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor said that a brief non-violent incident took place near the Binns Hotel between that group and the Pagan’s. Chad Johnson, of Delaware was arrested…
A Mullica Township man was arrested for reckless manslaughter and lodged in jail, in connection with the shooting death of his wife at their home in 2014. On May 26, 2014, at 9:24 a.m., the Mullica Township Police responded to 4901 Pleasant Mills Road for a 9-1-1 report of the shooting death of Lynn DeRosa,…
The Republican presidential contenders will all be debating this week as CNN hosts the second GOP presidential debate. The main stage debate will begin at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and can be seen on CNN. Gov. Chris Christie made the main stage debate, but only by a small margin. Christie needs to make his mark…
A new prediction from a gas expert could mean big savings for motorists. An expert from Gasbuddy.com is predicting gas prices in the state could be as low as $1.50 per gallon by Christmas. There are already gas stations in the state serving gas under $2 a gallon. Among the drivers of low prices, is…
A new Miss America was crowned in Atlantic City. Betty Cantrell, of Georgia, is the newest woman to take home the crown. She receives a $50,000 scholarship for the victory and will be the face of the Miss America organization for the next year. Cantrell performed opera for his pageant talent. She hopes to eventually…
A man was shot in the head in Cumberland County on Sunday and is in critical condition. 6 ABC reports that the shooting took place around 1:40 a.m. on the 500 block of East Ave. The man was described to be in his 20’s. A helicopter took the man to Cooper University Hospital. Police in…
A salvage crew claims they found the single-engine Mooney M20 airplane that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. The Press of Atlantic City reports that John Ryan, owner of Towboat US, told them his company located the plane at about 8 p.m. on Saturday and turned it over to federal officials with a body…
On Friday evening the Absecon Police Department Detective Bureau initiated an operation to address safety concerns on the White Horse Pike, as well as illegal drug activity in several areas of the city. Detectives and plainclothes officers targeted problem areas, looking for pedestrian and bicyclist violations, including pedestrians improperly crossing the White Horse Pike, jumping…
Jackpot fever could be starting to grow. The Powerball Lottery didn’t see a winner on Saturday and now the jackpot has risen to $185 million. The winning numbers fo the last drawing were 2, 3, 13, 16, 35, and a red ball of 27. The next drawing will take place on Wednesday.