Those watching New Jersey Transit’s financial issues say fare hikes are possible. Officials with NJ Transit say its a last resort as they look to close an $80 million budget hole. They last time the agency saw a deficit this big, there was a fare hike of over 50 percent. Currently there is a lot…
Dear Morning Team, On a recent trip into Philadelphia with my husband and children we were enjoying the sites and walking from one historical landmark to another. We thoroughly enjoying our trip until we headed toward the Liberty Bell. Our 5 block walk behind 3 guys, who my husband and I estimate were in their…
Frank Orsini, the founding member and lead singer of the regional 10-piece cover band Don’t Call Me Francis, died on Tuesday after a long bout with cancer. A message on the group’s Facebook page says, “Frank poured his heart and soul into his band and his music. He built years of wonderful memories both on…
The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Warning for our listening area from 11 p.m. tonight until 7 p.m. Thursday. The forecast calls for a steady accumulating snow overnight, possibly heavy at times. The potential snow accumulations range from 5 to 9 inches. Widespread and substantial impacts on travel are expected late tonight…
The National Weather Service is preparing for a storm that has begun. A winter storm watch will be in effect on Thursday from 5 am to 7 pm. Also, a winter weather advisory has been posted for Tuesday until 10 pm. The storm will be mostly rain Wednesday and turn over to snow early Thursday…
A new forecast map by the National Weather Service calls for up to eight inches of snow in parts of Cumberland and Atlantic counties. Most of those counties and all of Cape May County will see 4 to 6 inches in the latest forecast. Models continue to produce new results as we get closer to…
A Cumberland County freeholder will be on the ticket with Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi when the two run this November. Jim Sauro announced today that he will seek the Republican nomination for State Assembly in the 1st Legislative District. Sauro returned to the Cumberland County Freeholder Board last year after an earlier stint from 2000-2002, the…
Absecon Police say they made an arrest in a stabbing. Investigation determined that a 44 year old male suspect stabbed his 65 year old mother as she was sleeping in her bed. The victim suffered non-life threatening moderate wounds and was transported to AtlantiCare hospital. The unidentified suspect was charged with 2nd degree Aggravated Assault,…
An 18-year-old was arrested for marijuana possession. Lower Township Police say they were conducting a motor vehicle stop when William C Boucher, of North Cape May, was found to be in possession of marijuana, a marijuana grinder and a scale. He was arrested on scene and transported to the Lower Township Police Department where he…
Ever want a lottery ticket but didn’t want to leave your house. A piece of legislation could fix that. A bill has been introduced in Trenton that would allow for lottery tickets to be shipped to your home. It would help boost lottery sales with those people who are too busy or can’t leave their…