New Jersey State Police are continuing their investigation into an accident on Route 47 in Dennis Township that resulted in four serious injuries. Police say the crash occurred between a box truck and a pickup truck shortly before 9:00am. Three were airlifted to a hospital; one was taken to the hospital via ambulance. Route 47…
On Wednesday a 36 year-old Bridgeton man was found guilty on dog fighting and drug charges. David Silcott was found guilty by a jury of drug possession charges, possession of a police scanner and fighting or baiting animals. State Police raided Silcott’s home on Dec. 20, 2013, and found more than half an ounce of cocaine, and…
A pilot survived an accident involving his small plane in North Jersey on Thursday. A small plane attempting to land at the Blairstown Airport in Warren County struck a small tree and the pilot of the plane was extracted from his aircraft alive, but injured. The plane was leaking fuel following the accident; the Federal…
Five more people have been charged by the State of New Jersey with committing fraud related to Hurricane Sandy. Four New Jersey residents and a fifth from Pennsylvania were charged in the latest sting. To date, New Jersey officials have charged more than 70 individuals with making fraudulent claims following the storm event.
The Wildwood Crest Board of Commissioners has begun their Pacific Avenue renovation project by reviewing a traffic study of the area. The Cape May County Herald reports that a new traffic plan presentation was given at Wednesday night’s commissioners meeting by the county and a private firm and many residents were highly critical of the plan.…
Friday is a holiday for some as Cape May County celebrates Veterans Day. Many local celebrations are planned throughout the County including in Avalon, Stone Harbor, and other communities. Congressman Frank LoBiondo will attend ceremonies at the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery on Friday; earlier in the day, he will visit a ceremony in Somers…
New Jersey State Police report a head-on collision occurred Thursday morning on Route 47 in Dennis Township. The preliminary investigation indicates a box truck and pick-up truck were involved in the accident at milepost 19.5. Route 47 will be closed to traffic between Washington Avenue and Tyler Road until about noon while the accident scene…
It was announced on Wednesday that New Jersey veterans received 16 percent more loans and over 92 percent more dollars from the U.S. Small Business Administration than they did in 2015. Vets in the Garden State received a total of 43 loans for $17.3 million during fiscal year 2016, compared to the 37 loans for $9…
Another bridge entering Stone Harbor has been closed due to mechanical failure, but this closure effects only boat traffic. The U.S. Coast Guard reports that the bridge over the Great Channel, between Stone Harbor and Nummy Island, will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position until Friday, Dec. 2nd, due to a broken span motor and…
Results from an excessive number of absentee ballots in Atlantic County are expected to be posted on Thursday, to allow time for election officials to review and tabulate the results. Over 11,000 absentee ballots were requested and about 10,000 were actually returned. Atlantic County military ballots will be counted on Thursday and provisional ballots will…