Nikita Cross will still get her bachelor’s degree from Stockton University, but it will be awarded posthumously. Stockton officials announced they would present the diploma to the family of the 35 year-old woman, who was shot and killed at a birthday party on Saturday in Riverside. Cross was pursuing her degree in Social Work and…
The South Jersey Transportation Authority released their 2015 report and it revealed some interesting facts about the use of the Atlantic City Expressway. The report showed an increase in use of the roadway over 2014, but traffic through the Pleasantville Toll Plaza decreased for the sixth straight year. This suggests that more drivers travelled the…
The Wildwood High School baseball team lost one of it’s top players to an injury in the team’s victory 10-2 over Wildwood Catholic on Tuesday. The Wildwood Leader reports that junior Brendan Bean suffered a leg injury while rounding third base and did not return to the game. Bean’s pitching record is 5-0 with a 1.39…
A bipartisan bill to invest in estuary restoration that Reps. Frank LoBiondo and Rick Larsen of Wahington introduced is headed to President Obama’s desk for his signature. The House and Senate have agreed to the legislation that reauthorizes the National Estuary Program through 2021, funding local efforts to restore and protect sensitive estuaries and their…
The funeral for a well-loved EMT is being held in Cherry Hill on Wednesday. Mort Schmerling was an EMT with the Upper Township Rescue Squad for 10 years, who died while responding to a call on April 13th. The funeral service for the 61 year-old Schmerling is being held at Platts Memorial Chapels, located off Haddonfield-Berlin…
Cape May County Freeholders were ready to replace their home-healthcare provider at their Tuesday meeting, due to alleged deficiencies in service. However, the board tabled their resolution after the provider, Ocean City-based Home Care Specialists, said they did not have sufficient notice about those deficiencies so they could be addressed. The company provides home-based health care…
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for South Jersey and Delaware for Tuesday afternoon until 9 p.m. at night. Strong, gusty winds are possible along with heavy rain, frequent lightning and possibly hail. The storms connected with a cold front will move from northwest to the southeast through early evening.
On Monday the New Jersey Senate confirmed Walter “Wally” Timpone to the state Supreme Court bench, after years of political maneuvering to fill the vacancy. The senate voted 33-1 for approval for Gov. Chris Christie’s latest nominee, a Democrat. The only dissenting vote came from Democrat Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen), who reportedly accused Timpone of…
A local boys lacrosse goalie reached a milestone unequalled by any other goalie in New Jersey history. J.J. Cella of Lower Cape May Regional, a four-year started for his team, recorded his 1,000th career save Monday in his team’s 21-9 win over Absegami. The Caper Tigers have a 9-1 record this season and Cella had 17…
Middle Township and PBA Local No. 59 are pleased to announce that both parties voted to accept the Memorandum of Agreement on a new contract on May 2nd. The new contract charts the course for the next three years to allow the Middle Township Police Department to grow and to ensure the success of the permanent street…