For the second consecutive week the Jersey Shore will have a very hot Saturday. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures to climb into the mid 90s at the beaches on Saturday with a heat index approaching 105 degrees. Last weekend, the heat index climbed to 120 degrees even at the beaches. There is a chance…
The Avalon Borough Council met Wednesday night and passed an ordinance on first reading that would eventually provide free beach tags to active military personnel and their families. Council met and approved the ordinance on a 5-0 vote; it would permit the Borough to exercise a new state law designed to provide free beach tags…
One of Atlantic City’s premiere casino hotels saw its gaming numbers drop even further during the second quarter of 2011. Boyd Gaming announced this week that the Borgata in Atlantic City generated $182.8 million during the second quarter of 2011, which represents a two percent drop over 2010’s dismal numbers. Boyd still believes that the…
A teenager who’s accused of killing a New Jersey police officer earlier this year will go on trial nearly one year to the date of the murder. Ocean County authorities announced that a trial date has been set for 19 year old Jahmell Crockam, the man accused of gunning down Lakewood Township Police Officer Christopher…
A Korean War Memorial is coming to Wildwood. The local veterans responsible for the Vietnam Memorial Wall have helped organize this tribute. Vince DePrinzio told Coastal Broadcasting the veterans are doing the memorial in memory of Jimmer Muldoon, who was a Korean War veteran that assisted with the construction of the wall in Wildwood. Muldoon…
Cape May County is holding a program called “Escape the Cape,” which allows towns to simulate a hurricane coming towards the Jersey Shore and how they would respond. State representatives and Cape May County Emergency Management were on scene for the program that began on Wednesday and will run into Thursday. The purpose of the…
A handgun that was stolen was used in the shooting of a man. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Archie Shiggs was shot on the 800 block of North Maryland Avenue. The report says the weapon was taken from Little Egg Harbor in May. The man is said to have life-threatening injuries from the…
Concerns over the lack of agreement in raising the debt ceiling is getting attention everywhere. Gov. Chris Christie commented at a press conference that Republicans and Democrats need to come to a compromise to address this important issue. Christie said President Barack Obama should write down his plan to make it clear how he wants…
The two highest ranking leaders in the state haven’t talked in a month. Gov. Chris Christie says he has reached out to Senate President Steve Sweeney, but has not received a call back to this point. Sweeney called Christie a “mean old bastard” during an interview with the Star-Ledger after the budget was passed. Christie…
The Trenton Titans are returning following the demise of the Trenton Devils. It was announced on Wednesday that the club will return, and be associated with the Philadelphia Flyers. The team started off as the Titans in 1999, but was acquired by the Devils in 2006. The new ownership group is holding a press conference…