Democrat Phil Murphy versus republican Kim Guadagno in the race for governor this year in New Jersey. Both candidates secured their respective party nominations during primary elections Tuesday evening. Murphy held off five rivals in the battle for the democratic nomination. ##
A hurricane exercise event will be held Thursday in Cape May County. The New Jersey Department of Transportation says there will be no road closures during Thursday’s drill, but there will be an increased presence by police and officials along the Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway, and Route 47 locally. ##
Cape May County’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore is having a grand opening event in Cape May Court House on Saturday. The store will open to shoppers for the first time, next to Big Lots and down the sidewalk from TJ Maxx. Proceeds help fund housing projects for those in need. ##
Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor continues to solicit leads in connection with the death of 13 year old Vincent Weiner of Rio Grande over the weekend. Weiner was found deceased in his residence; an autopsy has been conducted but no cause of death has been announced. ##
Two adults have been arrested in Lower Township during a drug bust this week at a home located on Wildwood Avenue in the Villas. Lower Township Police say they recovered heroin, cocaine, and other drugs in a home occupied by 38 year old Keith Chatelain and 32 year old Charlene Bell. ##
A 44 year old Sicklerville woman fatally shot a New Jersey Transit bus driver, then turned the gun on herself. Police say Piacenta Jackson of Woodbury shot and killed 45 year old Ryon Reynolds of Sicklerville at the New Jersey Transit bus garage in Washington Township Tuesday afternoon. No word yet on what sparked the…
A 44 year old Pleasantville man was killed Tuesday morning during a one vehicle accident involving a Gold Medal Environmental trash truck on Highs Beach Road in Dias Creek, Middle Township. Police say Christopher Rice was killed while he was riding on the side step of the rear of the vehicle. The truck hit a…
Among those casting a vote in the New Jersey primary election today? Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, who voted for herself in the republican gubernatorial primary. Guadagno told reporters after she voted that the State’s polls are safe from hackers because cartridges installed in the voting booths prevent any internet attacks. ##
Two ramps on the southbound side of the Garden State Parkway will be closed to motorists Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The ramps from Tilton and Fire roads will be closed to traffic during the overnight hours as part of the Parkway’s widening project. ##
Cape May Police are now participating in Project Medicine Drop. Chief Anthony Marino told Coastal Broadcasting that residents can drop off unwanted medications in the box at any time at the police station, located on Washington Street. ##