The jobless rate in the state crept up in Oct. to 6.6 percent, but revised numbers for Sept. show better than expected returns. The projections show that the state lost 4500 jobs in Oct, but the initial projection of a 600 job gain in Sept. was increased to 3000 jobs. In total, the unemployment rate…
The two Democrat U.S. Senators in New Jersey say they applaud the announcement by President Barack Obama to deal with the immigration issue via executive order. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez said it is good to know who is here, while U.S. Senator Cory Booker said he thought it would be a good first step but…
Middle Township Police are reminding the public of the disappearance of Mark Himebaugh as they continue to look for more information. Investigators are continuing to seek information from the Himebaugh family, friends, neighbors, and members of the public to bring this investigation to a close. In February 2015 a team of active and retired investigators are…
The Rite Aide Pharmacy in Wildwood was robbed on Monday with an undisclosed amount of cash being taken. Wildwood Police say their investigation led to the arrest of Thomas Oliva. Physical evidence was recovered during the investigation that led to the arrest. Oliva was charged with robbery and placed in the Cape May County Jail…
The bankruptcy judge handing the proposed reorganization of the Trump Casino properties has asked whether its time to look at liquidation. The judge suggested the company may have to look at Chapter 7 because the company doesn’t have the financials to reorganize. A hearing is scheduled for Dec. 4 where the Trump Entertainment will have…
Very sad news out of Lower Township on Wednesday night. Art Treon passed away. Treon was known in many ways throughout the area, including being the former chief and president of the Town Bank Fire Company. He also has been serving as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management in Cape May County since 2007 and…
HERE’S THIS WEEK’S ASK THE MORNING AFTER: Dear Morning After, I would like your opinion and desperate for help so that this I can relax this Thanksgiving. My husband and I have been married for 3 years and every year since he insists we spend Thanksgiving with his family. When we dated the 2 years…
The company who had a deal in place to purchase the Revel Casino has pulled out of that deal. Brookfield US Holdings, LLC says it is no longer interested in moving forward on its $110 million purchase of the shuttered casino. The decision is related to the power plant that supplies Revel with its power.…
A man killed in a fire in Whitesboro has been identified. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Stephen G. Grison, 71 years of age was found inside of the residence near the front door. The victim was transported to Cape Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. It was learned that the fire originated…
A dredging project that North Wildwood was hoping to push forward with has been put on hold. Administrator Kevin Yecco told Coastal Broadcasting that the Beach Creek dredging project will be delayed till 2015. Yecco said there has been problems in the back bay ensuring the area is navigable. The time frame to get dredging…