More court proceedings involving the City of Wildwood. The group that got a proposed change to the Wildwood Police Department on the ballot is unhappy with the wording of the question. The question asks whether ordinance 828-10 that permits for one police chief, one deputy police chief, one captain, five lieutenants, seven sergeants and 38…
A man was arrested for a stabbing that took place in Ocean City. Police there say that an alleged drug deal took place and the suspect tried to steal a little over a pound of marijuana by stabbing the alleged drug dealer. Andrew Clark was arrested in the stabbing. Tony Mammoccio was the man who…
The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs issued posters and flyers in Japanese and other Asian languages, with the important message “Before you Donate to Help Those Affected by the Disaster in Japan: Beware of Fraudulent Charities.” – Give to charities you know and trust. Never give to a charity you know nothing about. Ask…
A man was arrested in Millville after he was found throwing beer cans at his own vehicle. Police there arrested Michael Sauro for fourth-degree obstruction of justice and disorderly conduct. Sauro had been drinking beer and looked to be drunk. When an officer tried to talk to him, the man threw down his jacket and…
Millville Police say they arrested a woman who left her small kid in the car alone for just over 40 minutes. Charges were filed against Johnna J. Crawford. The woman said the child had chicken pox and was trying to avoid having the child spread the disease. Crawford was charged with endangering a child and…
Legislation sponsored to make it easier for municipalities to study the possibility of merging was approved by the full Assembly this week. This bill stems from a grassroots attempt to gain approval to form a study commission to examine whether Merchantville and Cherry Hill can consolidate municipal services. Earlier this year, Merchantville and Cherry Hill…
A state senator announced proposed legislation on Monday which would create a level of transparency and accountability when it comes to private donations to public education in the Garden State. Senator Ronald Rice’s bill would create a fund within the State Department of Education – the “Private Investment in Public Education Fund” – which would…
A police officer in Bridgeton has been charged with harassment and stalking. The News of Cumberland County reports that the charges have been filed against Officer Ron Caldwell. The paper got it confirmed that Caldwell had been suspended, but it was unclear whether it was with or without pay. Details on the incident remain limited.
Since Gov. Chris Christie doesn’t want to negotiate health benefit with public unions, the unions presented their health care plan on Thursday. The plan they presented to the media, included the workers paying 1.5 percent of their salary and 8.5 percent of their premiums. Also, there would be a slight increase on the co-pays that…
New fuel price data shows a slight improvement over the past week. According to AAA, prices in Cape May and Atlantic counties drop one penny on average in the past week. Some gas stations have provided larger drops in the price. The current average is $3.37. The hefty spike at the pump seems to be…