A veteran member of the Cumberland County freeholder board resigned on Tuesday following an internet scandal. Democrat Lou Magazzu resigned from the board after nude photos of himself were posted on a website. Magazzu had an internet friendship that resulted in the photos being taken and posted online. Magazzu was asked to resign by other…
Some positive safety news from the state of New Jersey today. Seat belt use among drivers in New Jersey is now at an all time high of 94.5 percent for all front seat drivers and passengers. Attorney General Paula Dow announced that this is the highest seat belt usage rate recorded over the past 15…
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian is now backing off a plan that may have resulted in some department heads having their top salaries raised. Gillian issued a statement saying he’s backing off a plan that would raise the maximum salaries for some department heads including the police chief and fire chief. The move came under…
A local family escaped a fire that destroyed their home in Del Haven early this morning. The Cape May County Herald reports that a fire broke out Tuesday around 1:00am at a home located at 75 Bayshore Road. The fire quickly went to three alarms, and the house is a total loss. Firefighters from Green…
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed their number one draft pick in this year’s draft. Danny Watkins has inked a four year deal with the Eagles and he’ll be in camp today. Watkins is an offensive lineman from Baylor and he’s expected to compete for a starting job. The Eagles do not practice today, but Watkins…
There’s a push in Ocean City to create a new park in the south end of the resort. The Press of Atlantic City reports that some residents are circulating a petition around town asking the city to turn a lot into a park at 30th Street and Simpson Avenue. There are six undeveloped lots at…
Police in one New Jersey community allege an employee at a Dunkin Donuts store was doing more than serving up donuts during her shift…she was also a hooker. Police in Rockaway Township have charged a 29 year old woman with prostitution after they learned she was offering sex for money during her breaks at a…
The Supreme Court censured a former Atlantic County Superior Court judge. The censure relates to ethics violations dating back to 2005. The ruling was handed down on Monday morning. The issue relates to a conflict of interest Perskie had due to a personal relationship he had with a possible witness in a case. Perskie did…
A new report says a pair of men were arrested for being in possession of an air rifle on a NJ Transit. The Star-Ledger reports that the arrest was made in front of the Lincoln Tunnel after Port Authority police were tipped off. The men were not identified, but were said to be charged with…
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ventnor Police Department conducted a DWI checkpoint over the weekend, which resulted in one arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and the issuance of a number of summonses for motor vehicle violations, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel announced on Monday. The checkpoint, which lasted six hours, was conducted on Atlantic Avenue in…