U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo has re-introduced his “Vets Health ID Act” to create a pilot program in South Jersey for eligible vets to receive hospital care and medical services at non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. The legislation is intended to give South Jersey veterans more choices for health care and complete reforms begun by…
The company during the reevaluation in Upper Township is sending out notices this week to residential property owners. The notices to businesses will be sent out a short time later. The notice will let taxpayers know their new tax rate. The Revaluation Company, Vital started taking front photos of all properties within the township the…
During a conference call on Homeland Security funding, things got interesting when Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter compared some members of Congress to ISIS. The conference call was discussing the issues stemming from a Feb. 27 deadline to fund Homeland Security federally. Nutter said, “That in my opinion, some members of Congress are almost acting like…
A big concert announcement took place this week. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will be playing a show together at the Borgata. The “Cheek to Cheek” tour comes to Atlantic City on Friday July 24. Tickets go on sale this Friday Feb. 13. The two released an album together last year that hit No. 1…
North Wildwood Police discovered a fugitive was living in the city. Police went to a residence on the 400 block of E. 20th Avenue. Dale Rehill was confirmed to be wanted out of the Prince George’s County, MD Sheriff’s Office on drug distribution related charges. Rehill was also wanted by the Middle Township and Lower…
Authorities are looking for a vehicle involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run accident. Brandon Diaz (31), of Galloway Twp., was struck by a vehicle while walking north on the shoulder of Rt. 9. Diaz was taken to an area hospital for head and torso injuries. Police are looking for a 2008 to 2010 Ford Fusion or…
A man was arrested after breaking into a residence and attempting to assault the resident. Jaime Catala, of Vineland, was booked for burglary, simple assault, criminal mischief, and harassment. Catala was processed and held at the County Jail on $50,000 bail.
Two suspects are being sought in an armed robbery of a gas station. During the Monday incident, two white males approached the station attendant, one of the males grabbed the attendant while the other male took money out of his pocket. The attendant reported that both subjects were armed with knives during the incident. Following…
A jewelry store in Egg Harbor Township was the site of a strong arm robbery on Monday. Police there are looking for the person who the victim claimed stole two diamond rings from the store and fled. The suspect fled the area in a black Volvo which was found abandoned after being involved in a…
A member of the 177th Fighter Wing received the Bronze Star Medal as recognition of his meritorious service in a combat zone. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher W. Donohue, a joint terminal attack controller with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, received the Bronze Star Medal in connection with a deployment to Afghanistan in…