A young child held a title very few ever will. Jesse Koczon was named governor for a day. Christie made Koczon the honorary governor during a press event on Wednesday. The child made Youtube fame when he said he wanted to be governor but was told he was too small. The event was filled with…
The state’s highest official had strong comments for the nation’s highest official. Gov. Chris Christie said he would tell President Barack Obama “get in and lead.” Christie made the comments to Diane Sawyer during an interview for ABC World News that aired on Wednesday. Republicans in the House of Representatives and Democrats in the Senate…
Theft charges have been handed down to three New Jersey Turnpike toll collectors. Police say the scheme netted $10,000. The Star-Ledger reports that William Fagan, 62, of Clementon; Glenn Huryan, 55, of Magnolia; and John Filippine, 57, of Columbus in Mansfield Township have all been arrested. The toll collectors were changing the amount owed by…
Attorney General Paula T. Dow today announced that the Division of Criminal Justice is awarding $5,750,000 in federal grant funds to 17 New Jersey cities that are facing high levels of violent crime so that they can purchase “force multiplying” crime-fighting technologies for their police departments. Attorney General Dow explained that the funds – to…
Should Lower Township Police be able to bring patrol vehicles home? Its a question being asked in Lower Township. Residents continued to question council over the decision during their Monday meeting. Councilman Tom Conrad told Coastal Broadcasting he supported the decision because in many areas it cuts down on gas consumption and it allows the…
Gas prices are on the rise across the nation. Prices now average at $3.52 in the state, which is an increase of 12 cents week-to-week. AAA-Mid Atlantic released its latest gas prices survey which displayed the results. Fuel has begun the switch over to a summer blend, which historically raises prices, but factors internationally have…
Curb side pickup for organic waste is taking place on Tuesdays in West Cape May. Items such as leaves, plants, and grass will be picked up if it is placed in paper biodegradable bags. The items must be put out to the curb by 7 a.m. Bags cannot exceed 40 lbs and cannot contain invasive species such…
A man accused of killing his nephew plead not guilty. Frederick Marr was in court on Wednesday to enter that plea. This relates back to a shooting that took place in Del Haven last year that claimed the life of Ronald Denny Sr. Marr will next appear in court towards the end of May. Bail…
Gov. Chris Christie will be taking questions locally. Christie has planned a town hall meeting at the Naval Air Station Wildwood for this Tuesday, April 12. Every week, Christie has been coming to a new location with his town hall meetings. Typically Christie will discuss a number of issues and take questions from the public.…
U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) today announced that the City of North Wildwood Fire Department will receive $61,465 in federal funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. This is the department’s second AFG award with $61,659 previously announced in 2004. “This is good news for the City of North Wildwood Fire Department…