The two republican candidates for governor plan to square off tonight during a televised debate. Frontrunner Kim Guadagno and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli will have their final debate before the June 6th primary election. ##
Arrests are forthcoming in connection with a wild shootout in Millville Monday night. Three vehicles were struck by gunfire and a baseball game was halted for player safety during the shooting which took place near South High Street. No one was shot; suspects have been identified. ##
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has given a thumbs up to a beer garden in Atlantic City. The Authority approved a plan to put the beer garden between South California and South Belmont Avenues. Over 300 people may be accommodated, and there will be two bars. It could open July 4th. ##
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno has unveiled a new attack ad in advance of the June 6th gubernatorial primary. Her campaign has a new ad that blasts Assemblyman jack Ciattarelli over his alleged support of higher taxes. This is Guadagno’s second television ad in the campaign. ##
New Jersey’s top federal judge is going into partial retirement. Chief Justice Jerome Simandle is assuming senior status and will be replaced by Judge Jose Linares. Simandale will now hear a reduced number of cases; he’s 68 years old. ##
Wildwood Crest Commissioner Don Cabrera will be hosting an informal “Coffee with the Commissioner” event this Saturday at Borough Hall. Cabrera will discuss Borough issues in an informal setting with any member of the public who stops by. Another similar event will be held July 22 ##
A major milestone has been reached in the career of Lower Township Police Lt. William Priole. Priole graduated from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy. Three other members of the department have also completed this program. ##
Vineland Police are searching for a 14 year old boy who has been missing since Monday. Terrance Williams frequents areas in Vineland, Bridgeton and Atlantic City. He was last seen at his home on South East Street. ##
A 26 year old Wildwood man has been charged in connection with several car thefts in Gloucester County. Justin R. Lahn was busted by police departments in Franklin and Newfield for the thefts, which allegedly occurred in March and April. ##
Ocean City has fired 54 year old Alesia Watson as the executive director of the city’s housing authority. Watson was fired after she pleaded guilty to charges that embezzled funds while on the job. Watson used public funds to buy nearly 70 MasterCard gift cards for her family. ##