A controversial law that some say targets young drivers only has one reported incident of such activity. The Asbury Park Press reports that a new state report on Kyleigh’s Law says there was only one incident of a teenage driver being targeted. There is still an effort by some to get the law repealed. Any…
Some key fundraisers from Iowa are hoping to lure Gov. Chris Christie to run for President. The AP reports that they have set up a meeting at the governor’s mansion on May 31 to try and entice Christie to run in 2012 against President Barack Obama. The report suggests there is a national discontent in…
A new report says there was a big cover up in the state police regarding an accident. The Star-Ledger reports that an off-duty state trooper caused an accident two years ago and used his undercover I.D. at the time of the accident. State Troopers allegedly sent the false identification to the insurance company. The victim…
An investigation is on-going into a home robbery in Upper Township. State Police say the invasion took place in the Marmora section of the township. An elderly woman was in the home and allegedly, a woman entered the residence and demanded money. Police say they are looking for a white female that is about 5…
A Egg Harbor Township man has been sentenced in a reckless manslaughter case. John Hilyard received nine years in jail after he previously entered a guilty plea. Hilyard is responsible for the 2009 death of 45-year-old Chun Yan Hilyard. The defendant has remained in the Atlantic County Justice Facility since his arrest. He has more than…
Two contracts have been awarded in Woodbine totaling $650,000. The Woodbine Port Authority awarded a contract for Phase 1 of the apron expansion project at Woodbine Municipal Airport to South State, Inc., low bidder at $398,351.75 .Other bidders were: Agate Construction and Mathis Construction. The Borough of Woodbine awarded a contract for the Safe Routes to…
It was another ten cent increase in gas prices in the past week, but the news may be getting better much sooner. AAA Mid-Atlantic put out its new price survey and said that Cape May County saw increased gas prices to the tune of $3.89 per gallon on the weekend. Oil prices finally dipped this…
The following is a report provided to Coastal Broadcasting Systems, Inc. courtesy of Gazette Leader Sports Editor and WCZT basketball announcer Brian Cunniff: One of the legends of Cape May County high school sports is calling it a career. Fran St. John, a boys and girls basketball coach at Wildwood Catholic High School almost continuously…
Avalon’s spring beach fill project has advanced south to the 15th Street beach on Friday, May 6th. Good weather remains in the forecast for continual beach nourishment operations through Mother’s Day weekend. Avalon’s beach nourishment project began shortly before 12 Noon on Saturday, April 30th at the 8th Street beach and jetty. The project will…
A new report says many Atlantic City Police officers will be returning. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the state approved the plan to bring back 30 of the officers, meaning only eight have not been rehired. Large scale layoffs took place with Atlantic City in a budget crunch. A federal grant helped 30…