The Egg Harbor City Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying a Commercial Burglary suspect. On 1/15/2015, the Egg Harbor City Police Department responded to three commercial burglaries that occurred during the overnight hours. Surveillance video was obtained and pictures of the suspect are attached to this release. The suspect appears to…
Atlantic City could see a decreased sales tax rate if a bill continues to advance in Trenton. A key Assembly committee will consider a bill on Thursday that would create an Urban Enterprise Zone in Atlantic City for a ten year period. Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo and Bob Andrzejczak sponsored the bill.
A 21-year member of the Lower Township Police Department has officially retired. Sgt. Ernest Macomber was honored for his years of service this week. Macomber is a lifelong resident of the township. He served in the US Air National Guard 177 Fighter Interceptor Group- Atlantic City obtaining the rank of senior airman. In 1979, he…
Senator Jeff Van Drew recently sent a letter to the state Transportation Commissioner – who also serves as chairman of the board of the South Jersey Transportation Authority – requesting assistance from SJTA to address a sorely needed expansion of public transportation in the Atlantic, Cumberland and Cape May county area. Noting the existing challenges…
Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak has introduced legislation to encourage students to help honor or assist veterans and active duty members of the Armed Forces or National Guard. The bill would provide an excused absence on Veterans Day for any student who participates in activities for veterans or active duty members. Activities could include attending a ceremony…
Lower Township has partnered with Nixle to implement its Community Notification System to alert residents in real-time for localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories from the Township. As a resident, there are several simple ways to register: 1. Text your Zip Code to 888777 from your mobile phone. 2. Go to the Lower Township…
After almost 15 months of preparation, a project to replace the Tuckahoe River Bridge on Route 50 is scheduled to take place from September to May of next year. Representatives from NJDOT and the contractor, South State, Inc., said the span could be completely closed for nine months while repairs are being made. The contractor…
Two big office supply companies will be combining. Staples will be buying Office Depot, but it is unclear what impact it will have if any locally. Both companies have locations in the area. The deal is going down for roughly $6 billion.
A vehicle caught fire in Rio Grande on Tuesday afternoon. The Rio Grande Fire Company responded to the scene of the fire near the homes behind the Shoprite Shopping Plaza in Rio Grande. The front end of the vehicle caught fire and was mostly destroyed. There were no reported injuries in the blaze.
Road construction in Wildwood has begun along Lake Road. The road repairs will take place between Magnolia and 26th Ave., and continue for two months. There will be extensive curb, gutter, utility and road repairs. Traffic signs are posted in the area to safely direct motorists