The State of New Jersey is closed. Governor Christie ordered a government shutdown and state of emergency at 12:02am Saturday because lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a new budget. State Police and essential services keep working; all parks, recreation areas, forests, and public events in state parks are closed. ##
The presence of Ocean First Bank in our region is getting a little larger. Nasdaq.com reports that Ocean First Bank has agreed to enter into a plan of merger with Sun National Bank. Sun National Bank still operates more than 30 community banking centers in South Jersey; Ocean First Bank recently acquired Cape Bank and…
You can own a piece of a casino that used to be owned by the President of the United States. A liquidation auction has been announced at the site of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City. Everything from furniture to art pieces will be sold at the auction. ##
If you put diesel fuel in your vehicle, be prepared to pay more at the pump. New Jersey’s next phase of the fuel tax increase goes into effect during the July 4th weekend and the price of diesel fuel will increase. New Jersey still enjoys very low fuel prices heading into the holiday weekend with…
The Ocean City Beach Patrol is offering extended bathing hours at five beaches. The City announced that bathing is allowable until 8pm at Brighton Place, along with 8th, 9th, 12th, and 34th street beaches. The public is reminded to swim only in the presence of a lifeguard. ##
The United States Coast Guard has put out a helpful safety video regarding the dangers of rip currents along beaches. Here is information about the video that you can share with your family: Following a rash of rip current-related deaths along the mid-Atlantic coast in June, 2017, the Coast Guard and U.S. Lifesaving Association team…
The Cape May City Police Department is noting an increased occurrence of motor vehicle burglaries in the resort. On its social media page, police have advised residents of Cape May, West Cape May, and Cape May point to lock their motor vehicles and if they see any suspicious activity to call the police department. ##
New Jersey State Police are stepping up their enforcement of DUI patrols over the July 4th holiday weekend. Police say more than 110 troopers will be on assignment-specific detail to identify and pull over intoxicated drivers. Seat belt usage and distracted driving will also be enforced. ##
What’s a BUI? It’s an offense of Boating Under the Influence, and the United States Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police are both on the lookout during the holiday for boaters who may appear to be intoxicated. Alcohol continues to be a high contributor to the number of boating related accidents, and deaths. ##
Democrats in New Jersey are now battling each other over the lack of a new budget which is due by midnight. Senate President Steve Sweeney says fellow democrat, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto, is risking a budget shutdown because he doesn’t agree with a plan to tap Horizon’s reserves. ##