More than 50 contractors have been rounded up by the State for failing to live up to their obligations to customers. The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced that the contractors have to pay over $800,000 in various customer restitution and civil penalties. Several contractors on the list are located in Atlantic County;…
The Christie administration encourages both residents and visitors to take advantage of the state’s splendid scenery and great trails by celebrating 24th Annual National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4th. Residents throughout the Garden State are encouraged to get outdoors and connect with nature, along the state’s 1,500 miles of trails. Activities could include anything from hiking…
Governor Christie says he continues to support his policy of no welfare benefits for childless adults who are convicted of drug offenses. Christie says he is open to a compromise, but for now, his policy sticks. Democrats have approved bills that would allow these adults to collect the benefits only if they complete a drug…
President Obama has signed a bipartisan bill to invest in estuary restoration that was sponsored by Congressman Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) and Rick Larsen (WA-02). The legislation reauthorizes the National Estuary Program through 2021, funding local efforts to restore and protect sensitive estuaries and their wildlife. The bill would also reduce federal spending while ensuring that money…
New Jersey Tourism Leaders kicked off the 2016 tourism season Monday in Trenton at a State House press conference. NJTIA President Vicki Clark and members of the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association addressed representatives from across the tourism industry, elected officials, Capitol staff and the media. Last year New Jersey welcomed more than 95 million visitors…
A 28 year-old Lower Township woman who was reported missing since May 17th has been found in North Dakota. Lower Township Police got a report Monday night that Danielle Discepola was found safe and sound, walking on a stretch of railroad tracks in North Dakota. Officers from the Williams County Sheriff’s Office found Discepola and…
The Cumberland County Freeholder Board has designated June as Gun Safety and Violence Awareness Month. The move by the freeholders supports an initiative by the Cumberland County Positive Youth Development Coalition, who will distribute a video about gun violence to each municipality in Cumberland County. The coalition will also work with the county sheriff’s office…
Good news from the Atlantic City casinos on Monday. The N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that operating profits were up by more than 31 percent for the first quarter of this year, for an increase of $25 million over 2015. Combined sales of independent restaurants, bars and stores within the casino properties saw their…
Monday was the opening round of the high school baseball playoffs and two Cape May County teams advanced to the next round. Ocean City, the top seed in Group III beat Absegami 13-5, while Wildwood, the third seed in Group I, defeated Maple Shade 3-1. Lower Cape May, Middle Township and Cape May Tech all…
The Middle Township boys tennis team won their first South Jersey Championship since 1977, with an impressive 4-1 victory over (2)Woodstown. Middle won it’s first two singles matches with seniors Elliot Dingler and Joe Fala, followed by a win by the doubles team of senior Danny Fala and sophomore Rob Giulian. The Panthers are 19-0…