49 year old Anthony Jackson of Vineland has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for two assaults, including the sexual assault of a woman nearly seven years ago. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Jackson will have to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
The Christie Administration has formally requested the new U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, to put a hold on severe restrictions on recreational summer flounder fishing. The new policy adopted recently by a regional fisheries commission would hamper the state’s fishing industry and the governor’s office said would have far-reaching impacts on the shore tourism…
A number of residents spoke out against a plan to have Cape May County Sheriff’s Officers get trained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sheriff Gary Schaffer was going to have three of his officers trained, which would allow them to detain illegal aliens who are arrested and sent through the county jail. Some residents came…
An Atlantic City man announced his intentions to run for governor this week. Hirsh Vardan Singh announced he is planning to run as a Republican for the nomination. Hirsh earned an engineering degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is a businessman. He said one of his main concerns is property taxes, lack…
Home sales were up big in January in New Jersey. A new report by the Otteau Group said sales of new and existing homes in the state were up 14 percent versus the same month last year. The inventory of unsold homes is the lowest it has been in the state since Jan. 2005. Locally…
The Middle Township Lady Panthers will host the South Jersey Group II basketball semifinal Friday in a game to be broadcast live on WCZT. Middle Township beat Barnegat Wednesday while Sterling eliminated Lower Cape May, setting up the semifinal game. Middle Township improved to 24-3 on the season and has a 25 point win over…
A smoking ban is coming to another beach in our area. Longport officials have introduced a new ordinance that would ban smoking on public property including beaches and parks. Mayor Nick Russo says the concerns among officials are the health risks involved, and the amount of cigarette butts that wind up on the beaches.
The Hard Rock Cafe may buy the former Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a group of investors led by the Hard Rock Cafe will buy the Taj from Carl Ichan. Ichan says the sale of the Taj is an “optimal outcome” since his company wanted to…
Forget about using the new elevated Sea Isle Boulevard this summer. The Gazette Leader spoke with County Engineer Dale Foster who says bird nesting restrictions have delayed the use of the new elevated Boulevard and it will not be used this upcoming season. The boulevard serves as a major entrance and evacuation route for Sea…
Both Wildwood Catholic girls and boys basketball teams advanced in the 1st round of the state basketball tournament, while Middle Township girls advanced through the second round on Wednesday night. The Wildwood Catholic girls beat Holy Cross at home 62-46. The boys team went on the road and got a big victory over Doane Academy…