The Delaware River and Bay Authority has a new budget. It was passed during a Tuesday meeting. The budget shows a zero increase from its 2010 budget worth nearly $79 million. Within the budget, union workers will get a three percent raise, while non-union workers will get no increase.
An investigation into the a plane crash from 2008 has revealed that pilot error was at fault. The plane left Atlantic City and was on its way to Minnesota. The National Transportation Safety Board said the proper preparations were not made prior to an attempted landing. Federal officials say that fatigue could have played a…
A huge event will be coming to Newark and Mercer County in 2014. The Special Olympics are coming to the state for their national event. Early estimates say the games could bring in $50 to $60 million to the state in revenue. Rider and Princeton universities are were many of the games will take place.…
The commission in Millville turned down a proposed asphalt plant. A second reading on a proposal to send the project to the city’s planning board was shot down. Many residents came out to try and get the plan turned down. Residents were concerned about potential pollution and the plant’s proposed proximity to a school, homes,…
A former employee of the Cape May County Herald has been arrested for hacking into their computer system. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of the 29-year-old Rich Racela, of the Villas. He has been charged with two counts of computer criminal activity on a second and third degree charge. He surrendered…
A New York man entered a guilty plea to armed robbery, unlawful possession of a handgun and resisting arrest, for robbing a cab driver in Atlantic City. He faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced this summer, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel stated. Tyrone Hall, 42, of Queens, who has no…
An Egg Harbor Township man entered a guilty plea to reckless manslaughter for strangling his wife and dumping her body on the side of a creek. He faces nine years in prison when he is sentenced next month, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel stated. In accordance with the plea agreement, John Hilyard, 49, must serve…
A tragic bus crash killed two men and injured 41 other people last night on the New Jersey Turnpike. State Police received the first calls reporting the crash at 9 p.m. Monday night. A passenger bus driven by Wei Wang, 50, of Forest Hills, NY went off the left side of the outer roadway (truck…
The Lower Township Police Department responded to a two car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Sally Marshall crossing and Seashore Road in the Erma section of Lower Township on March 13, 2011 at 4:30 pm. Upon arrival the driver of one vehicle which had been struck in the door area causing severe damage…
The Cape May County Library Commission today announced that the Cape May City Library, located at 110 Ocean Street in Cape May, New Jersey, has re-opened. The Library had been closed for repairs to the HVAC system. The Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday from…