A large structure fire struck a two-story house in Marmora that started before 2 A.M. Wednesday. According to multiple reports, the house was fully engulfed by flames when firefighters arrived at 1008 Route 9 across from Seaside Avenue. It took them over 90 minutes to contain the blaze. The fire reportedly destroyed the house and damaged the Four Fields…
There are only three traffic lights on the entire Garden State Parkway and they are all in Cape May County. A project to remove the traffic signals was first proposed back in 1961. Finally, this year the project was fully funded and ready to go. However, construction will be delayed until land can be found…
It was a big win for New Jersey wineries on Tuesday. Legislation was signed into law that will allow them to ship their wine over the state border. In-state customers can also receive shipments from other states. The measure is expected to help bolster New Jersey’s growing wine industry.
Drunk driving, possession of a stolen weapon, and attacking a police officer…this are more than enough to get you arrested as one Hammonton man found out. Richard Martinez was arrested in Galloway Township, according to police there. Bail was set at $100,000. Police say the arrest was made about 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Sports betting is now allowed in New Jersey…kind of. Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation on Tuesday to approve sports book in the state, but a federal law still outlaws the practice in New Jersey. Only four states are allowed under federal law to have sports book. This legislation will help aid a political fight with…
South Jersey veterans should be getting more representation. Assemblyman Matt Milam is the new vice-director of the military and veterans affairs committee. Milam pledged to try and provide more health care and job openings for veterans. Milam said he was proud to be about to represent South Jersey veterans on this committee.
The job uncertainty of Middle Township Administrator Mark Mallett continues for another day. Committee met in executive session on Tuesday and have not yet taken formal action on his contract. Coastal Broadcasting has learned that Mallett’s contact expires at the end of the month. Committee is expected to make a final decision during its Wednesday…
Public comment will be taken again on the tourism district master plan in Atlantic City. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is holding the meeting to gather the public’s input again, prior to the release of the district’s master plan by Feb. 1. The meeting will be held at 6:30 pm Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the…
You will keep more money that you make this year. Gov. Chris Christie promised a cut to every tax bracket during Tuesday’s State of the State address. Christie said everyone will pay 10 percent less on their taxes by the end of the three years phased in reductions . The address also touched on the…
It’s now possible for your hometown to move school board elections from April to November. Governor Chris Christie signed a measure into law on Tuesday that would give local towns the power to move their school elections to the general election date in November. Proponents believe this would encourage more interest and participation in school elections…