It was a busy day on Friday for Gov. Chris Christie. He visited both Atlantic City and Ocean City to talk about economic development, and projecting New Jersey’s shores. The Governor also stopped by the site of the new Revel Casino to get a first-hand look at its progress. The $2.8 billion project, which encompasses…
An individual charged with murder and weapons offenses for stabbing an Atlantic City man who later died of his injuries, had his first appearance in court on Friday and was formally advised of the charges against him, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel announced. It is alleged that on July 11 Manuel E. Concepcion Jr., 33, stabbed Ignacio…
The state’s highest official has enjoyed increased popularity recently. Gov. Chris Christie has more people approve of his job than disapprove. Among registered voters, the governor has a 50 percent approval rating, according to monmouth University. This is the first time he has hit the 50% mark in the Monmouth University/NJ Press Media Poll since taking…
Drivers got a significant help at the pump in the past week. AAA Mid-Atlantic released its latest price survey and showed that Cape May County saw a drop of nine cents to $3.56 per gallon. The prices are still a lot more than one year ago when it clocked in at $2.63 per gallon. The…
The next Cop/Stop will be taking place on Aug. 20 in Lower Township. It will take place at South Station Market located at 9850 Pacific Ave. in Diamond Beach. Patrol Officer Doug Whitten will be there from 10 to noon to answer any questions or comments citizens may have concerning the operations of the police…
Coast Guard along with local agencies are searching for a 43-year-old man near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge after he went into the water here Saturday. Missing is Sydney Spencer, from Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Game Commission members contacted the Coast Guard at 7:26 p.m., Saturday after his friends reported him missing. A 25-foot Response Boat – Small crew from Coast Guard…
At least two events were altered by the rain today. Wildwood has cancelled the Sunday night concert tonight that was supposed to take place at Fox Park. Also, the Rubber Ducky Regatta at Morey’s Piers has been pushed to next weekend. The threat of rain has caused both events to be shelved this weekend.
The Atlantic Air Two Medevac Helicopter will be flying into Avalon on Monday evening, August 15th, at 8:00pm for a public demonstration. The helicopter will land at the Avalon Elementary School yard near 30th Street between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive. The public is invited for an up close inspection of the helicopter; the Air…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has arrived in Ocean City. Christie is making his final stop in shore communities to discuss various beach replenishment projects and how they provide an economic engine to the state’s economy. Christie arrived in Ocean City shortly before 3pm where he was expected to address a crowd, and take a…