New Jersey is on track financially so far. A new report released by the state says revenue collections are up 5.6 percent, which is over the projections of Gov. Chris Christie’s budget that predicted 5.2 percent growth. This is good news as the state’s revenue projections in past years have been off, forcing cuts to…
The Cape May County Animal Shelter is offering its own holiday shopping special. Black Furr-iday sale will take place beginning on Black Friday and runs till Dec. 24 or until the cats last. The sale is on black cats that are 75 percent off. There are 30 different cats to choose from. The Cape May…
A Lower Township Councilman is happy with news from the state about re-configuring Exit 0. The plans from the state included a reverse jughandle that some property owners felt would impede on their property. Councilman Erik Simsonen said the said agreed to make some modifications, including making a longer left hand turn lane so more…
There is a new head basketball coach at Cape May Tech. The school promoted from within and Josh Mercado is the new head coach, according to shorenewstoday.com. He takes over the program that was led by Jim Ridgeway for the past 16 seasons. Mercado graduated Lower Cape May Regional in 2003. He teaches history and psychology…
A football tradition continues between Lower Cape May Regional and Middle Township on Thanksgiving. The two teams will face off in the annual Anchor Bowl, which didn’t happen last year because Lower Cape May Regional had to forfeit a number of games on their schedule. Besides last year, the annual tradition has been played ever…
An airplane that was on its way to Atlantic City didn’t get out of the Sunshine State, according to CBS 4. The Florida television station reports a Spirit Airlines flight on Tuesday was hit by lightning and didn’t complete its trip to Atlantic City. Luckily, no one was hurt and there were no reports of…
AAA projects approximately 1.2 million New Jerseyans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, up 4.1% from those who traveled for Thanksgiving 2013. Nationwide 46.3 million people will be traveling, an increase of 4.2% from the 44 million who traveled last year. The lowest gas prices since 2008 are…
At least one local police department will be participating in the annual holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Last year, 22% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Somers Point Police announced they will be apart of the statewide campaign from Dec. 5 to Jan. 2. Local and state law…
A Pleasantville man was charged with making threats to harm children at school. The Wonder Years Day Care Center on Ocean Heights Avenue in Egg Harbor Township told police they received the call about the threats. Arrested was Matthew Poole, 31 years of age from Pleasantville, who was charged with Terroristic Threats and Causing a False…
Some good news in Atlantic City. The Borgata is making an investment back into its property. The casino is about to undergoing a $13 million improvement, with enhancements coming to its casino floor, buffet, spa, and some of its suites. This is coming on the heels of a $50 million upgrade the property got back…