New Jersey may see an increase to its gas tax. The new head of the Department of Transportation Jamie Fox told the media that nothing was off the table to help the state figure out how to fund transportation projects in the future. Fox previously served in the same position back in 2002 and 2003.…
Authorities say that a black bear that killed a 22-year-old Sunday could have been the first fatality from a bear attack in 150 years. The Department of Environmental Protection said the bear never was documented to have issues with humans. The attack took place in West Milford. Eventually authorities had to use a shotgun to…
A 19 year-old Egg Harbor City man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a guns and narcotics crimes committed in Egg Harbor City over a 10-month period during 2013 and 2014. Ernest Collier was given the prison term for four separate incidents during that time frame. During the initial investigation, authorities seized over…
Here is something you haven’t seen for awhile…gas prices below $3 per gallon. A number of gas stations in Cape May County have gotten below the $3 mark, which is a welcome sign for locals and visitors. The cheaper gas prices have helped people make the decision to come down to the shore. There were…
Ever get upset when you lose $20? A man allegedly lost $6,500 in Millville at a Pizza Hut. Police arrested Dana Carbone with theft of lost or mislaid property and released her on a summons. No details were released into how the money fell out or other specifics of the incident.
A resolution seeking a raise for Atlantic City Airport workers advanced through a Senate committee. Senator Jim Whelan and Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo are both supporting the measure to ask the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to bring the minimum wage up at the airport to $10.10 an hour. The Port Authority is…
One of the biggest casino worker unions is supporting Congressman Frank LoBiondo in his reelection bid. UNITE HERE 54 union announced its support for LoBiondo this week. On July 8, Representative LoBiondo joined with UNITE HERE Local 54 President Robert McDevitt and casino workers at a rally on the Atlantic City Boardwalk in front of the…
A high ranking lawmaker wants a bill looked at that would make it illegal to put a tracking device on a vehicle. Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick said he found out after a resident complained to him that it isn’t illegal to put a tracking device on a vehicle. There could be exceptions like parents keeping…
A new report says a potential buyer for the Revel Casino wants to build a school next to the property. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Glenn Straub, who put a $90 million bid on the property doesn’t want to focus on the casino alone, but rather look into other aspects to help the resort…
The Michael Fisher Foundation 5K Run and 1.5-Mile Walk will be held in conjunction with Irish Festival Weekend. The event will take place on Saturday morning along Sea Isle’s oceanfront Promenade. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Coast Motel and the Run/Walk starts at 9:30 a.m. You can register online at www.runsignup.com with the…