The Middle Township Animal Advisory Board and the Cape May County Animal Welfare Society are again collaborating on an initiative to collect gently used dog houses and distribute them to dogs who could use them. These structures provide appropriate shelter for dogs who regularly spend time outside. If you have a dog house that can…
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department has identified the subjects involved theft and use of a stolen credit card. On Tuesday November 24th, 2015, two people used a stolen credit card at the Absecon CVS and Pleasantville Rite Aid. The credit card was believed to have been stolen in Egg Harbor Township the previous day.…
The leaders of Atlantic City and Atlantic County want to work with the state, but not be taken over by them. Some leaders in Trenton are discussing possibly taking over operations of the city government. Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian was among the local lawmakers on Wednesday pushing back against this notion. Guardian noted that…
There was no top prize winning Powerball ticket sold in New Jersey. Three winners split the $1.6 billion drawing, but they all came from other states. You should still check your tickets, two $1 million tickets were sold in New Jersey and the locations of where those tickets were purchased will be announced later on…
Casino revenue figures for 2015 were released on Wednesday and they tell a dismal story about gambling in Atlantic City. The win totals for the past year were 6.5 percent lower than 2014 and just half of the revenue generated ten years ago in 2006. The N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement said that casinos in…
New Jersey has until Oct. 10 to meet new federal requirements for driver’s licenses. Residents of a few states can’t use their driver’s license at airports for domestic flights. New Jersey was possibly going to meet the same fate but got an extension. States have to comply with the “Real ID Act,” which is federal…
The New Jersey State Police, Office of Forensic Sciences is reporting the presence of a pesticide, specifically Carbaryl, in a laboratory sample that was suspected to be heroin. The pesticide was mixed with other substances normally mixed with heroin. Carbaryl is a carcinogenic sold under the name “Sevin” and exposure to this substance can occur…
A motor vehicle stop led to the discovery of heroin. Egg Harbor Township Police say on Jan. 5, one of their officers pulled over Joseph Esposito, of Port Norris, for multiple motor vehicle violations. The investigation led to the recovery of 34 wax folds of heroin. Esposito was charged with possession of heroin, possession of…
In the Democrat response to the State of the State address in the Assembly, Vincent Prieto noted that Gov. Chris Christie still hasn’t talked about the Transportation Trust Fund. There will be no more dollars for road projects come July 1. The Assembly Speaker also noted that there have been major increases to mass transit…
Many lawmakers are tired of helping Atlantic City out. Senate President Steve Sweeney said a number of lawmakers he works with have “Atlantic City fatigue.” Sweeney criticized the leadership for not taking all possible steps to make the financial crisis they are under better, including still using city vehicles for council and mayor. The state…