A Galloway Township man who entered a guilty plea this week for a weapons offense will be sentenced in the fall to three years in prison, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel stated today. Jeffrey Austin, 22, of Thoreau Terrace, pled guilty on Tuesday to one count of possession of a handgun without a permit. In accordance to the…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was released from the hospital Thursday evening. Christie was admitted to the Somerset Medical Center Thursday morning while on his way to a bill signing ceremony. The governor complained about chest paints and and had problems breathing. Christie entered the hospital on his own; staffers say it may have been…
The Philadelphia Eagles’ long awaited trade of Kevin Kolb has happened. The Eagles shipped their backup quarterback to the Arizona Cardinals for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a second round draft pick. Kolb is expected to become the full time starter in Arizona.
The Philadelphia Eagles have made a move to sure up their defensive line. Reports say that defensive end Justin Babin was signed by the team. The agreement can’t become official until Friday when players are allowed to sign the deals officially. Babin was most recently with the Tennessee Titans and has 30 career sacks in…
A fire broke out in Sea Isle City on Wednesday evening. Sea Isle City Fire Department and Ocean View Fire Departments arrived on the scene at 313 40th St. to put out the blaze. There were no injuries reported. The Cape May County Fire Marshall’s Office was on Scene and deemed the fire not suspicious…
The Borough of West Cape May is now taking applications for a new affordable accessory apartment program in the community. According to a press release, applications are being accepted through September 2nd for the program which will provide brand new affordable two and three bedroom apartments in the community. Rents for the apartments will range…
A major union protest is scheduled for tonight in Atlantic City. The Associated Press reports that Local 54 is planning a big protest outside of Resorts Casino Hotel to protest pay cuts that were handed down when new owners took over the property last year. Thousands of casino workers could show up to Resorts tonight…
There has been another accidental drowning a Jersey Shore motel swimming pool. This time it happened at the Sky View Manor Motel in Seaside Heights. Police there confirm that a nine year old girl drowned at the pool on Wednesday afternoon after the girl was allowed to swim without any adult supervision. The girl is…
The Wildwood lodging industry has made it very clear that it doesn’t want beach tags. The Greater Wildwoods Hotel Motel Association issued a statement to the media last evening saying that it doesn’t want the city to consider adding beach tags. The group calls beach tags quote “regressive and inefficient”. Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano has…
Former longtime Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is heading west. McNabb, who was traded to the Washington Redskins last year, is now a member of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings acquired McNabb in a trade last night; all Minnesota had to surrender were two sixth round draft choices. McNabb had to restructure his contract in…