A tour bus accident on the New Jersey Turnpike claimed the lives of two people. It was a one vehicle accident just south of Exit 9. State Police say the bus hit a guardrail and eventually ended up in a drainage ditch. The bus was traveling to Philadelphia. Police say a handful were taken to…
ECAC Hockey announced the pairings for the upcoming 2011 ECAC Men’s Hockey Championship Tournament semifinal games Friday, March 18th at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Championship is presented by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. No. 2 seed Yale (26-6-1, 17-4-1) will face No. 12 seed Colgate (11-26-3, 4-15-3) Friday at 4:30…
Citing information he has received that the process to close the Vineland Developmental Center is already under way, Senator Jeff Van Drew sent a letter to Human Services Commissioner Jennifer Velez calling on the department to refrain from taking any action to shutter the facility before a full and proper vetting of the plan. Senator…
The Philadelphia Flyers announced that D Chris Pronger will undergo surgery on Tuesday, March 15 to repair a fracture in his right hand, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. “Chris had a CT scan on his right hand on Sunday and a small fracture was discovered,” Holmgren said. “Our doctors believe surgery is the best…
The last two mayors in Wildwood will be involved in an eight person election for three commission seats. Mayor Gary DeMarzo and Commissioner Chip Harshaw will be running for reelection on the same ticket with newcomer Dara Baltuskonis. Meanwhile, Commissioner Al Brannen is running for reelection on his own. Former mayor Ernie Troiano is vying…
Four candidates are going to running for two seats on Sea Isle’s council. Dan Organ and Barbara Drew will be running on a ticket with Michael McHale. Meanwhile, William J. Kehner Sr. and Frank Edwardi Jr. will be seeking another term on council with Mayor Len Desiderio at the top of their ticket. Desiderio and…
Lower Township Police are looking into a buglary that took place on Friday. Police say the incident happened on the 900 block of Route 109. The unknown person took prescription drugs and a laptop computer. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 886-1619 ext. 156.
It will be a two horse race for mayor in Sea Isle City. Incumbent Len Desiderio is going to run for reelection. He is going to be facing a former mayor and a current councilman Michael McHale. McHale told Coastal Broadcasting that he thinks the city needs to be more family friendly. Desiderio says he…
In a jointly issued statement, Senator Jeff Van Drew and Senator Christopher J. Connors of the 1st and 9th Legislative Districts announced that they have been appointed by the Senate Legislative Leadership to serve on the “New Jersey Veterans’ Hospital Task Force,” which was established through legislation recently signed into law by Governor Christie. Senator…
The indicted mayor of Wildwood has filed to run for reelection. Gary DeMarzo was at Wildwood City Hall to drop off the paperwork to run once again. He has been indicted for official misconduct. DeMarzo is going to run for reelection with Chip Harshaw and Dara Baltuskonis. Baltuskonis is new to the ticket. Al Brannen…