Instead of relocating, a glass company in Vineland will not only stay in the city, but expand. The Daily Journal reports that Richland Glass will stay in Cumberland County thanks to $2.2 million in tax credits offered through a state sponsored program. ##
Margate’s colossal beach mess got a bit worse this week. City officials say there is bacteria in ponding water along the beach caused by a beach fill so access has been cut to the public to walk through that ponding area. Five inches of rain fell Saturday morning and the water has been slow to…
Many Cape May County communities celebrated National Night Out with events on Tuesday night. Avalon featured live music from the local band “Loud ‘N Klear” while other communities celebrated with police demonstrations, fire equipment, and fireworks. ##
An Ocean County church group leader has been charged with possessing over 100 videos of child pornography. 45 year old Anthony Mauro of Beachwood was arrested Tuesday morning at his home. He is affiliated with the Saint Barnabas Catholic Church in Bayville. ##
Governor Christie did exactly what he said he would not do..he’s paying state workers who were laid off temporarily during last month’s government shutdown. Christie signed new retroactive pay legislation and praised lawmakers who put the bill together after the state experienced a three day shutdown. ##
Vineland Police are investigating a shooting that took place Monday night in a residential neighborhood. Police say an adult male was shot in the area; so far, no suspects are in custody. The gunshot wound was not life-threatening. ##
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is supporting federal legislation that would legalize marijuana throughout the country. Booker has created a so-called “Marijuana Justice Act” that would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act. Booker announced the legislation on Facebook Live. ##
The BBQ Restaurant located at Indian Trial Road and Route 9 is closed until further notice. WPVI-TV reports that the restaurant caught on fire Monday night with flames shooting through the ceiling of the eatery. No word yet on what caused the fire. ##
Authorities say 57 year old Kenneth Thomas of Yeadon, Pennsylvania was the fatal victim of Monday’s one vehicle accident on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township. Thomas was the front seat passenger of a Chevy Blazer that ran off the eastbound lanes of the Expressway, went into a ditch, and hit a tree. ##
Many local communities will hold National Night Out events this evening. Dennis Township’s event will conclude with fireworks at dusk, while Cape May’s event includes a magic show and a dunk tank. Avalon’s will feature the showing of the movie “Jaws” on the 30th Street beach at dusk. ##