Atlantic County officials say they sustained more than $2 million in damages to ts transportation infrastructure from Hurricane Irene. Atlantic County is actively working to bid contracts and secure funding to complete repairs on roadways and replace failed bridges. “We understand the frustration of our residents and businesses whose lives and activities continue to feel…
US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on confirmed reports of Moammar Gadhafi’s death: “The end of Libyan dictator Moammar Qaddafi’s rule represents an opportunity for the Libyan people and state to embrace democratic reform and start a new chapter in Libya’s history. “As…
One of the biggest improvements from last year is continuing with a second phase there year. Sea Isle City officials says Phase 2 of Excursion Park should begin soon. This project involves streetscape improvements to the public corridor along JFK Boulevard from the Promenade to Landis Avenue and widening of the sidewalks along each side…
One local woman was especially happy about Moammar Gadhafi’s death. Susan Cohen was among those who learned of the Libyan’s dictator’s death on Thursday. Her daughter died during the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988. The actions were taken by a terrorist. Theodora Cohen was killed on the flight and Gadhafi is viewed…
A new court ruling says that police officers can continue to patrol the casino garages in Atlantic City. The ruling was handed down on Thursday. The spat began with Mayor Lorenzo Langford ordering the police department not to keep the patrols up, but the Prosecutor’s Office overruled Langford. A suit was filed by the city…
The Harvest Festival is coming to Middle Township this weekend. The annual event takes place along Mechanic St. in Cape May Court House. Live music, food, and games for the kids will be available for the event. Hours are 10 to 5 p.m. 987 The Coast will be live with a broadcast from 10 to…
The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) has enhanced their current tourism website at WildwoodsNJ.com to cater to the growing number of Smartphone users looking to surf the web with ease and readability via their mobile devices. The new Wildwoods “Smartsite” is a streamlined version of the original website, with one-touch navigation tools…
Millville Police confirm that they are investigating a crash that sent two people to the hospital. A vehicle hit a utility pole in the area on Buskshutem Road. Tiffany and Tamara Pollock were sent to the hospital as a result of their injuries. The incident took place around 5 p.m.
A new report says that beheaded animal remains were found at a cemetery in Cumberland County. The Daily Journal reports that the discovery was made on Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. According to the report, this type of thing has happened about six times throughout the summer. A pig’s head was found this past…
It was a mixed bag in the latest jobs report. New Jersey’s unemployment rate has dropped from 9.4 to 9.2 percent, but around 11,000 jobs were lost month-to-month. Year-to-date, the private sector has seen growth, but the positives there have been minimized by reductions in the public sector.