The Middle Township Committee will be holding a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss the hire of a special project engineer. The meeting will be held at 3pm; no word on the special meeting agenda regarding for which project this engineer would be hired. ##
Various work travel programs are proposed to be eliminated by President Trump, and that has Morey’s Piers and other local businesses worried about meeting staffing levels in the foreseeable future. The Wall Street Journal reported that the J-1 SWT visa exchange program may be eliminated by the President, which could drastically reduce the number of…
One person was injured during a big traffic accident on Route 50 Sunday evening. State Police say the accident involved a car and a pickup truck near Tuckahoe Road in Estelll Manor. The road was shut down during the cleanup, but has since re-opened. ##
There is a high risk of rip currents along the beaches of New Jersey today courtesy of a storm system that will bring some rain to the region tomorrow. Surf heights are expected to be between four to six feet. It is advisable to follow all instructions provided by your local beach patrol and always…
Ocean City officials announced over the weekend that three pump stations are proposed for the north end of the city to help alleviate flooding issues. The pump stations will cost nearly $9 million and will be located at Second, Fifth, and Sixth streets along Bay Avenue. ##
The owner of Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant in Somers Point passed away at his home Saturday morning. 65 year old Jack Thomas of Linwood was the beloved owner of the bar and patrons gathered over the weekend in his memory. ##
A Vineland man who robbed a city shoe store in May while using a box cutter has been arrested. City police announced the arrest of 56 year old Rodney J. Gibson who was charged with robbery and other offenses. He robbed a Payless Shoe Store by pulling out the knife and demanding cash. ##
There was a deadly accident between a motorcycle and a car on Route 49 in Salem County over the weekend. Authorities say the man on the bike lost his life when his motorcycle collided with a Nissan heading south on Telegraph Road near the old Marlboro Farm Market. ##
A new chain of grocery stores that will open in our region has begun the process of hiring new staff. Lidl will be opening stores in Millville, Egg Harbor, Vineland, and Upper Deerfield, along with other places in New Jersey. Manager and supervisor positions will be filled initially. ##
An Atlantic County psychic and her son have been accused of doping an elderly man out of $147,000, promising to clean his soul. Authorities say Sally Wando and her son, Frank Marco, are facing theft and conspiracy charges. The money was transferred by the victim into an account belonging to a car dealership, owned by…