A motorcycle accident in Millville killed a 27 year old man on Sunday. Police say the man wrecked his bike when he crashed into a Ford Explorer at Carmel and Smith roads. Authorities have not yet released the names of the individuals involved in the accident.
The battle continues in Trenton over the possibility of casinos popping up in northern New Jersey. Lawmakers are now talking about very high taxes being placed on the gaming halls that would generate money for various state initiatives. One casino at the Meadowlands may be taxed between 35 to 40 percent, while another casino in…
Democrats in Trenton plan to challenge Governor Christie’s veto of a bill that would automatically register people to vote when they obtain a new driver’s license. Christie thwarted the bill, but democrats on Thursday say they will challenge his decision with a possible override. Dems say they have enough votes to have their way.
The Upper Township Committee has to decide which roads it needs to fix, as they prepare to undertake a repaving project. The Upper Township Gazette reports that the Committee approved $1.6 million of capital bonds to repave 6.2 miles of local roads. However, several roads were found to need reconstruction, which would increase the costs of…
On Tuesday a group of about 30 concerned residents and taxpayers attending a council meeting were pleased to hear that Sea Isle City would not be extending their promenade by 65 blocks. The Press of Atlantic City reports that City Council dropped plans to extend their beachfront promenade to the north and the south after…
The Wildwood Beach Patrol rescued a man from Baltimore who was found floating face down in the ocean at the Rio Grande Avenue beach over the weekend. Authorities say the incident occurred on Sunday, and the man needed CPR as he was transported to a hospital. No update yet on the victim’s condition.
On Saturday more than 500 students participated in Stockton University’s 13th Annual Fall Day of Service on their main campus. Activities included voter registration efforts, making food packages for Stop Hunger Now, decorating pillows for hospital patients and making get-well cards for sick children.
The Diocese of Camden will not tolerate lack of respect for the national anthem by it’s student athletes before their games. The diocese issued a policy to it’s schools last week that says any player or coach who does not demonstrate “appropriate respect” during the national anthem could be suspended for three games. The policy…
Gunfire continued in the streets of Pleasantville after a Saturday afternoon murder and police are still looking for suspects. Saturday at about 5:10 p.m. Rasheed Hines of Egg Harbor City was fatally shot at the intersection of Linden and Merion avenues in Pleasantville. Later that night police responded to shots fired in the 1000 block…
The 55 year-old suspect in the Sept. 1st fatal shooting at The Walk in Atlantic City will appear in court Tuesday from his hospital bed via telephone. Luis Maisonet is still recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest. He shot himself after shooting 26 year-old Christopher Romero multiple times in one of the…