It’s been a normal day at Middle Township High School Thursday after a difficult start. Middle Township Police say they investigated an alleged online threat that involved the high school but found nothing to substantiate the threat. Classes were allowed as scheduled at the school on Thursday and parents were notified about the threat and…
Former New Jersey governor Jon Corzine was clearly in the hot seat on Thursday when he testified before a congressional committee about the failed MF Global business venture that was bankrupted to the tune of $1.2 billion. Corzine read a 21 page statement about how MF Global went bankrupt and how the money disappeared. Corzine…
Nearly 60,000 people from New Jersey may run out of unemployment benefits by the end of next month. The Associated Press reports that tens of thousands of New Jerseyans stand to lose unemployment benefits in January unless the federal government finds funding to continue the so called emergency benefits. State officials also believe more than…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is calling out two high profile democrats who are attempting to block Christie’s appointment of Chris Cerf as the new Education Commissioner for the Garden State. Christie puts the blame directly on the shoulders of senators Ron Rice and Richard Codey. As retribution, Christie will not make any appointments of…
Atlantic County prosecutor Ted Housel announced today that five men and one woman were arrested on Thursday during a narcotics sweep throughout the county. Three men and the woman were arrested at the Somers Point Village Apartments in Somers Point. Leroy Harris, 33, and Samuel Harris, 31, were arrested on cocaine possession in one apartment. Robert Freeman, 28, and…
An amusement ride that has thrilled thousands over the past 23 years is coming off the Wildwoods boardwalk. The Wildwood Leader reports that the Morey organization will be removing and dismantling the “Condor” ride which has been a fixture on Morey’s Surfside Pier in North Wildwood since 1988. The “Condor” has gondolas that rotate around…
It’s going to be a long day for former New Jersey governor Jon Corzine. Corzine is expected to testify before a congressional committee today and admit that he has no idea what happened to millions of investment dollars tied to MF Global’s bankruptcy. The missing money came under Corzine’s watch, and he’s expected to deliver…
According to a new research report, gaming revenues in Atlantic City are projected to continue their decline through 2015, eventually reaching a low of $2.8 billion annually. The study was conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLC , and estimates U.S. gaming revenue will grow 5 percent overall from 2010 to 2015, but not in the Atlantic City market. If the projections hold…
The City of Wildwood’s beaches have officially begun their quest to accomodate horseback riding. The first two permits to ride horses on the beach were issued on Wednesday. Eileen Turner and Karen Cantwell from Dennis Township purchased permits No. 1 and 2, respectively. The permits sell for $50 each. Based on calls to the Wildwood City Clerk’s…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was in Iowa on Wednesday evening as he stumped for republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Christie used the opportunity to take a swing at President Barack Obama. Christie says Barack Obama has caused anger in this country by being a “typical, cynical Chicago ward politician who runs for office and…