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.…
Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Cafe will close on September 30th in advance of moving into the new Hard Rock Casino next year. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the new Hard Rock will employ more people and seat more guests than the current location. ##
Governor Christie’s approval numbers are downright horrible, if a new poll released today is to be believed. A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll released Thursday give Christie a 16 percent approval rating; the same poll says half of the republican voters in New Jersey also disapprove of the job he’s going as governor. ##
American Legion Post #184 in the Wildwoods is taking donations to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. A post on the North Wildwood Recreation Department’s Facebook page notes that the post is accepting comfort items including toilet paper, clothing, pet food, and pet crates that will find its way to the victims. The Post is…
North Wildwood’s city council will meet the day after Labor Day and may authorize a new agreement for the lease and purchase of Seaport Pier. Council may also approve a resolution that will result in beach stabilization and grading between 3rd and 5th avenues in the city. Tuesday’s meeting begins at 5:00pm. ##