A new report says that a major casino project could be moving ahead of schedule. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Revel Casino could be completed prior to May 15, which was the date given previously as the day the casino would open. Revel is expected to provide a strong financial lift to…
A Cape May Court House man was charged with driving under the influence among other charges in Millville on Friday night. Police there say that they arrested Miguel Hernandez and charged him with driving under the influence, aggravated assault, resisting arrest and theft of a motor vehicle. Police received reports of a possible drunk driver…
A gambling area has officially been put inside of the Quarter at Tropicana Casino. Coastal Broadcasting previously reported the news that the casino was expanding its gambling operations into the dining and shopping area. The initial expansion only includes a couple of blackjack tables and some slot machines, but the plan is to add much…
An indictment has been handed down in a Bridgeton man’s death. Virgilio Estaban Gomez was the roommate of Joel Prospero-Manuel and is alleged to have killed him. Authorities say that Prospero-Manuel was killed with a kitchen knife. Bail remains at $1 million for Gomez. He faces both murder and weapons possession charges.
The two homicide victims from the shootings that occurred in Atlantic City this weekend have been identified. The victim of the first shooting, which occurred on North Maryland Avenue, was identified as 17-year-old Darren Holcomb-Tally. The second homicide victim from the shooting which occurred on Baltic Avenue has been identified as Corleone Hayes (D.O.B. 06/27/1982)…
Legislation that would require health care facilities to offer flu shots to their employees was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. The bill would require state licensed health care facilities including hospitals and nursing homes to establish and implement an annual influenza vaccination program. Each facility would be required to…
The State Police are warning of driving safety ahead of the holiday weekend. Five people died in New Jersey in accidents during the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday period. Four of those perished in crashes that involved alcohol or drugs. The good news is that five deaths are better than the nine endured during the 2009 holiday…
Vineland police are still trying to confirm the identity of a man killed in a three-car accident on Sherman Avenue on Saturday. An autopsy is being performed and The Press of Atlantic City reports that police will likely release the victim’s name later today. Police reports said the man was driving a Hyundai Elantra eastbound…
Police in Galloway Township are trying to find out who walked through the lobby of the Seaview Resort Sunday night, carrying a gun. Employees notified police that a 5 ft 10 inch man wearing all black clothing and a red bandana over his face was seen walking through the lobby of the Seaview resort on…
Atlantic County government has approved more than 10,000 applications for federal food stamp benefits totaling more than $5.18 million through the disaster-related Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (D-SNAP) for residents who experienced unanticipated loss due to Hurricane Irene. Residents submitted applications between September 13 and September 20 in Atlantic County to receive assistance based on federal…