A new report says the mayor in Atlantic City, may want to run for State Senate. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Lorenzo Langford is considering a run as an independent. The race is likely going to feature Democrat James Whelan against Republican Vince Polistina. The report says no final decision is expected until…
A man was arrested in connection with a number of day-time burglaries. Lower Township Police say Paul Calfina, of the the 100 block of West New York Ave. in the Villas, was arrested on May 26. Police say they found him in possession of stolen jewelry and checkbook. He was charged with burglary, theft, and…
Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi submitted formal testimony during the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s final public hearing on beach access regulations in the state of New Jersey. The meeting was held on Thursday evening, June 2nd in Long Beach Township. Mayor Pagliughi’s comments were delivered by Avalon Public Information Officer Scott Wahl. The NJDEP’s…
A fire took place at the Shellbay Campground on Thursday. Police and fire were called to the scene and the fire was promptly extinguished. The property that was damaged was a mobile home that was unoccupied. A neighbor, George Ruhl, tried to put out the fire with a garden hose and was taken to the…
A plan to move the Presidential primary to the state’s regular primary date took another step forward on Thursday. The State Government Committee approved legislation that would make the change effective 2012. It is estimated that a change in date would save the state between $8 and $10 million per election. The state had moved…
A new report says an air conditioner unit was taken from a Vineland church. The News of Cumberland County reports the incident took place at the Christian Love Church on the 500 block of East Birch St. The unit comes in at 10 tons and is worth $25,000. The pastor of the church found out…
A deal to privatize New Jersey Network may not be done. The Star-Ledger reports that some in the legislature are against a plan that would have WNET out of New York take over the operations of the television station. Some say that all of the workers at the TV network would lose their job if…
Gov. Chris Christie is going to repay the state for his use of a State Police helicopter. The news broke on Thursday that Christie and the state’s Republican party are going to combine to pay. The party agreed to pay $1,232.29 for the use of the helicopter. Christie is making two payments, one for Tuesday’s…
Middle Township Police busted up an attempt to smuggle drugs in the Cape May County Jail. Police Chief Christopher Leusnar told Coastal Broadcasting that information gathered from the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office helped. Jamie Hernandez, of Newark, was at the municipal court and immediately asked to used the restroom. PFC. Marcus Phillips checked the…
More people used Internet visitation at the Cape May County Jail in May than people came in. Sheriff Gary Schaffer told Coastal Broadcasting that the newly introduced technology is quite successful and many other counties have inquired about it. The Internet visitation brings revenue into the county because people pay for the right, plus it…