A Woodbine teenager attempted to run away from New Jersey State Police while he was inside their police building. The Cape May County Herald reports that Steven Jeffers was taken into police custody on January 19th after being arrested for a burglary. The Woodbine teen then thought it would be a good idea to escape…
A 22 year old Upper Township man has been arrested and charged with having sex with a 15 year old girl. State Police say Scott Clarke has been charged with second degree sexual assault and with a third degree charge of child endangerment. Clarke was arrested on January 11th and charged with the crime. The…
Pleasantville Police are spending their weekend investigating a double homicide in the community early Friday morning. Two Atlantic County men were gunned down near Spruce and Somerset Avenues in the city around 1am Friday. The victims have been identified as 22 year old John Soto of Absecon and 26 year old Demetrio Rodriguez of Atlantic…
Republicans in New Jersey outspent their democratic opponents during the key 2011 elections in the Garden State. New campaign finance figures released just before the weekend show republicans spent $8.4 million on elections last year, while democrats spent $7.1 million. Republican strategists say their party is again on solid ground thanks to the leadership from…
The first snowstorm of 2012 is impacting North Jersey on Saturday, while here in South Jersey rain has washed away most of an overnight dusting. The National Weather Service says a trace amount of snow fell in Cape May County on Saturday before the changeover to rain took place. Meanwhile, North Jersey counties are expected…
A Marine from New Jersey was among six marines killed in Afghanistan. Cpl. Kevin James Reinhard and five other Marines were killed January 19th when their helicopter went down in Helmand Province. Reinhard was only 25 years old. He grew up in the Colonia section of Woodbridge and had served the Marine Corps since 2008.
A new report says Middle Township has hired a new football coach. The Middle Township Gazette reports that Middle Township High School has hired Frank Riggitano back to serve as the school’s head football coach. Mike Wilson was let go as the team’s head coach following poor back-to-back seasons. The Middle Township Board of Education…
More bad news for parents and children using Catholic Schools. Three Cumberland County schools will be closed at the end of the school year. Bishop Joseph Galante authorized letters to go home with children on Friday. Sacred Heart High School in Vineland will be closed along with two elementary schools, Notre Dame and St. Mary…
A murder case involving a local man will be pushed back in an attempt to give the defense more time to talk to witnesses. The Press of Atlantic City reports today that the upcoming trial of Jason Thorn will continue on February 3rd. You may remember Horn is the Pennsylvania man who is accused in…
A small tax increase is being proposed by the Cape May County Freeholders. Adminstrator Steven O’Connor told Coastal Broadcasting that the increase will be just under one cent. The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders will formally introduce the new 2012 county budget during its meeting Tuesday afternoon, January 24th. After the budget is…