A New Jersey State Trooper drove his car off a road and struck a utility pole Thursday night in Buena. Officials say the trooper was driving a marked patrol car when he ran off Wheat Road and hit the pole; he was not injured. The crash is under investigation. ##
The Philadelphia Eagles have waived former Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin as part of its roster cuts that have to be made by 4pm on Saturday. The Eagles roster, as of early Saturday morning, stands at 70; they have to cut 17 more players. ##
The mayor of one New Jersey beach town has suspended beach and parking fees for Labor Day weekend and instead is encouraging visitors to donate to Hurricane Harvey victims. Officials in Belmar made the decision to suspend the fees and intends to create a “sister city” relationship with the town of Rockport, Texas. ##
Middle Township’s community garden in Whitesboro was a big success this summer. Township officials say the community project is located next to the Whitesboro School; children learn the process of growing vegetables after they planted seeds and watered them. ##
A small bridge on Route 47 in Millville is closed for emergency repairs, setting up a detour in advance of Labor Day weekend. State officials say Route 47 is closed in both directions at the Menatico Creek Bridge on the highway, and traffic will be detoured to routes 49 and 55 until further notice. ##
An 85 year old man who was cutting down a tree at his home in Mullica Township was killed when the tree fell on him. Mullica Police say Ronald Loatwall was killed Thursday morning when the tree fell on him. Police arrived and medics determined that Loatwall was dead. ##
Charlie’s Liquor Store in Vineland must close for one day for being a nuisance to the quality of life in the neighborhood. The Daily Journal reports that the owner of the liquor store will not contest the one day suspension of his liquor license. Patrons of Charlie’s would stay at the site of the liquor…
Middle Township won a wild opener to their high school football season by defeating Steinert, 32-31 in a game broadcast live on WCZT with Brian Cunniff and Scott Wahl. Steinert missed a 31 yard field goal as time expired to preserve the win for the Panthers (1-0). Quarterback Cameron Hamer threw an 86 yard touchdown…
Millville Police have begun their city wide crackdown on prostitution. Police announced that 30 year old Angel L. Anderson was arrested after she tried to solicit an undercover cop. Anderson had a crack cocaine pipe in her possession when she was arrested. ##
Ocean City will be hosting a severe weather conference on September 7th. South Jersey, Philadelphia, and Lehigh Valley weather experts are expected to be on hand for the public to ask questions about severe weather events that may impact our region. The event will be held at the Ocean City Music Pier starting at 6pm.…