Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo will also introduce a bill that would require the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to obtain a court order prior to using certain collection practices for defaulted student loans. The intent of the bill is to help struggling college students who are facing overwhelming student loan payments. Currently the authority has the…
Boat sales are on the rise in New Jersey, after legislation that was passed last year to lower the sales tax on boats, with a cap of $20,000. The Press of Atlantic City surveyed boat and yacht sales agents throughout South Jersey and found that more people are indeed buying boats locally, instead of making…
A four-car accident in Galloway Township on Monday was caused by a man who ran a red light. The driver, Shawn McIntosh of Hammonton, reportedly ran a red light on the White Horse Pike at Pomona Road, striking two other vehicles. A third vehicle was hit by a trailer being pulled by McIntosh. Rescue workers…
The new turf field at Ocean City High School’s Carey Stadium is expected to be completed by August 19th, just in time for the 2016 football season. Ocean City officials reported that the new turf surface has been laid down, with a cork infill rather than the controversial recycled rubber infill. The city installed the…
A 26 year-old man was shot in the chest Sunday night in Millville, shortly before 11 p.m. The Daily Journal reports that the victim was shot near North Second and Oak Streets. The victim, who was not identified, is in stable condition at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. No suspects have been identified a police…
A swimmer who was rescued from the surf in Wildwood on Sunday evening is listed in critical condition at Cooper Hospital. A rescue was made shortly after 7pm Sunday of three swimmers in the surf off Garfield Avenue. Adan Guevara of Rosedale, Maryland had CPR performed on him following the rescue; he was transferred to…
Former Middle Township committeeman Dan Lockwood is starting of his re-election campaign. Lockwood says he is seeking public input on a 2020 vision plan for Middle Township. Lockwood was defeated in the last municipal election but will seek re-election in November.
A Millville man has sued the Cumberland County Jail, alleging that he was beaten by a corrections officer inside the facility nearly two years ago. Jaime Gonzalez filed suit alleging that he was defended by two other inmates during the attack. He wants $100,000 in restitution.
A New Jersey State Trooper saved the life of a dog that was locked inside a sweltering hot car in Salem County over the weekend. The Trooper smashed the window of a Mercedes-Benz to rescue the dog that was suffering from a heat stroke while its owner shopped inside a dollar store. The dog survived…
Traffic crawled to a halt Monday afternoon on the Delaware Memorial Bridge courtesy of a woman who was hanging from the bridge. The woman threatened to jump which brought traffic to a standstill Monday afternoon. The deck of the bridge is about 200 feet above the water. Last month, a woman was talked out of…