NO WINNERS IN POWERBALL; JACKPOT WEDNESDAY AT $310 MILLION
For the 16th time, the Powerball jackpot has rolled over. There were no winners in the Powerball on Saturday night which means Wednesday’s estimated top prize will be $310 million.
GIRLS HOOPS: WILDWOOD, TECH PICK UP BIG WINS FRIDAY NIGHT
The number one seed in South Jersey Group I picked up another win Friday night in girls basketball. Wildwood defeated Pitman, 54-40 to improve their record to 18-2. Mackenzie McCracken led all scorers with 26 points in the game while her sister Maddie added 15 points. Cape May Tech defeated Pleasantville, 51-15, while Mainland used…
BOYS HOOPS: CAN’T SLOW WILDWOOD BOYS DOWN, WIN AGAIN, IN OVERTIME
The Wildwood boys basketball team won their 15th game of the season Friday night with an overtime win over Pitman, on the road. Wildwood received 37 points from Kyion Flanders in the win; Flanders also added eight steals. In other boys action, Pleasantville knocked off Cape May Tech, 70-50; Josh Wright scored 34 points for…
BRIDGETON MAN SHOOT SUSPECT DEAD DURING CHASE
The investigation is underway in Bridgeton into a fatal shooting Friday afternoon that involved a police officer. A man was shot and killed by Bridgeton Police during a chase Friday afternoon on South Avenue near Fremont Avenue. There was a foot pursuit of the suspect and at least one officer discharged his weapon. A gun…
FOUNDER OF BOSCOV’S DEPARTMENT STORE DIES AT 87
Albert Boscov has died at the age of 87. Boscov founded the popular Boscov’s Department Store chain that has a store in Atlantic County. Boscov battled pancreatic cancer and recently told employees that he did not have much time left. The family will continue operating the stores.
NORTH WILDWOOD TO KNOCK DOWN FORMER TRIANGLE RESTAURANT
North Wildwood intends to knock down the old Triangle Restaurant that was damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Council authorized a resolution this month that will put the demolition project out to bid. The restaurant never reopened following the October, 2012 storm.
UPPER TWP. SEEKING REPUBLICAN TO RUN FOR OFFICE IN NOVEMBER
Republicans who wish to run for public office in Upper Township have until February 21st to express their interest. The Upper Township Republican Organization is accepting applications for candidates who wish to run for a Township Committee seat that will be open in November. The seat was vacated by Jeffrey Pierson, who now serves on…
OCEAN CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCES FIVE YEAR CAPITAL BUDGET PLAN
Ocean City’s council has introduced a new five year capital budget plan that totals $112 million. Council met on Thursday night and introduced the new budget. A new Public Safety Building project has been pushed to 2018 so the publican can offer input on the project, according to Mayor Jay Gillian.
GOOD NEWS: ELECTRIC RATES SET TO GO DOWN THIS SUMMER
Customers of Atlantic City Electric should see their utility bills go down by about 3.3 percent this summer. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities held an energy auction on Friday and it results in a decrease in basic generation services. The typical monthly bill should drop by a little over four dollars per month
UBER, LYFT NOW FOLLOWING NEW REGULATIONS IN GARDEN STATE
There are now new state regulations that will impact drivers who work for Uber, Lyft and other ride sharing companies. Governor Christie signed a new law that will require criminal background checks for drivers and various insurance requirements. Ride sharing companies can conduct their own background checks as long as the New Jersey Attorney General…