Fees for transportation for outside medical services are being charged by the Vineland Veterans Memorial Home, as well as the state’s two other veterans homes. The billing policy is not new, but the home had been absorbing the transportation costs until reinforcing the policy by a letter to residents on July 25th. A spokesperson for…
All operations came to a halt on Wednesday at the Atlantic City International Airport, as a suspicious object was discovered on a security image. The airport was evacuated and the State Police Bomb Squad called in to investigate. After about an hour, the object was determined to be innocuous and officials allowed travelers to return…
The winningest college basketball coach in New Jersey history announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 74. Gerry Matthews retired from coaching with a career record of 603-243 in 30 seasons. He never had a losing season at Stockton and ranks among the top Division III coaches in winning percentage. Scott Bittner, a…
The widow of Jerame Reid, who was shot and killed by a Bridgeton police officer in 2014, launched a charity in his name on Wednesday. Reid’s Manor was started by 39 year-old Lawanda Hartsfield-Reid of Upper Deerfield Township, to assist Bridgeton city residents in need. The charity was launched with a barbecue at the spot…
It’s been postponed twice, now the new date is September 30th. The Ocean City Gazette reports that former Ocean City High School athletic director Christine Lentz will be in court next month face charges that she conducted criminal computer activity while employed at the school. Lentz has since resigned. An official with the Cape May…
Cape May’s council race has a new candidate. Zack Mullock put his name into the ring for the November 8th general election in Cape May. Mullock is the Vice President of Cape May National Golf Club. He issued a press release touting historic preservation and expanding programs for tourism.
Online convenience fees charges by the Motor Vehicle Commission are ending. Governor Christie announced on Wednesday that the fees will be eliminated and services improved at the Commission. The fees will be wiped out as of October 1st, and the Commission must have express lanes for driver’s license processing .
Cape May officials will be holding a public meeting Thursday morning at the city’s convention hall to discuss various beach maintenance strategies. The public meeting will focus on various methods to repair the city’s beachfront and how the slope of the beach will change following reports of injuries. The meeting will begin at 10:00am.
Bridgeton Police are investigating a home burglary that resulted in $175,000 worth of items being removed from the home. Police say the burglary occurred on Magnolia Avenue on Saturday. Cash, gold coins, silver certificates, televisions, and other items were removed from the home. Police have no suspects in custody.
Rates are going up for Atlantic City Electric. The utility announced today that rates will be climbing by 3.89 percent in part to offset the costs for greater resiliency with infrastructure improvements. The new rate hike should generate an additional $45 million for the company. The company says customers have experienced a 41 percent reduction…