A new report says an area boy was killed during trick-or-treating. The Press of Atlantic City says that Bartolome Menjivar, of Egg Harbor Township, was killed along English Creek Avenue, after being struck by a van. The 12-year-old was airlifted to the Cooper University Hospital on Monday and was pronounced dead a short time later…
A Dennis Township resident was killed today after a large tree branch fell and killed the person. State Police are investigating the incident and have not yet released the identity of the resident. The death took place around 3 p.m. on the 200 block of Kings Highway. More information will be posted here when it…
The state Attorney General’s Office announced that it is distributing nearly $3.6 million to over 500 New Jersey law enforcement agencies to purchase or replace body armor vests for their officers. A total of $3,586,827 is being provided to state, county and local law enforcement and corrections agencies from the state’s Body Armor Replacement Fund,…
Expect historically low voter turnout during the election next week. Those are the words of Monmouth University Polling Director Patrick Murray. Murray spoke with Coastal Broadcasting saying that state-wide, he expects turnout to be below 30 percent in this legislative election. According to their figures, turnout has never been this low since records have been…
Some major construction projects are in the pipeline for Woodbine. The Borough of Woodbine has advertised for bids for two construction projects, totaling nearly $1 million, with the bid openings scheduled for November 29. The first project, with a bid opening scheduled for 11 a.m., is for the Woodbine TownCenter Streetscape and Pedestrian Safety Project…
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian has announced that he will hold community meetings in each of the four wards of the City. The first two meetings are scheduled as follows: 3rd Ward: Thursday, November 3, 2011 ; 4:30 PM at Ocean City Free Public Library , 17th Street and Simpson Avenue. 4th Ward: Saturday, November…
Gov. Chris Christie has not done a ton of public appearances for candidates this election cycle, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t doing any. Christie made a stop in Egg Harbor Township this week to promote the Republicans there. The headline of the ticket is Republican Assemblyman Vince Polestina who is stepping up to run…
State residents will have a small chance to win some big cash. The Powerball Lottery is up to $245 million. It has been a month and a half since someone has taken home the grand prize. The rollover in the lottery set for the Wednesday drawing. The Mega Millions drawing for tonight is $78 million.
A fire broke out in Millville on Monday afternoon just after noon. The incident took place at the corner of E and 4th Streets. Fire officials say they have not yet discovered what started the fire, but an investigation is continuing. The residence was abandoned and no injuries were reported in the incident. Fire crews from…
The Cape May County Special Services School District is holding its 14th annual auction/dinner this Friday. The event will take place at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The event begins with a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvers and complimentary beer and wine, with a gourmet dinner to follow. A silent and live auction…