The news anchor for a southern New Jersey television station was critically injured during a motor vehicle accident Monday evening on Route 55. New Jersey State Police say Cara McCollum was injured when her vehicle veered off Route 55 and hit a tree head on. The accident occurred in Salem County near milepost 38. McCollum…
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority will consider a deal to promote Atlantic City nationally on the ABC television network, along with the annual Miss America Pageant. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the deal would funnel about $12 million in state money to the Miss America Organization over the next three years to keep the…
Lower Township Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a 30 year-old “at risk” female who has not been seen since October of last year. Tiffany Brewster, a white female, 5′ 2″, 117 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes was last seen in Newark, NJ, in October of 2015. Tiffany is believed to be pregnant…
Rowan University is looking to expand it’s reach by possibly building a medical school campus in Atlantic City. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that trustees at Rowan will consider a vote Wednesday on a feasibility study to partner with AtlantiCare and create a branch of their School of Osteopathic Medicine in Atlantic City. The proposed vote…
Some incumbent members of the Ocean City Council intend to seek re-election in November. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Tony Wilson, Antwan McClellan and Karen Bergman all intend to seek re-election to their council seats. However, Councilman Peter Guinosso says he will give up his elected position to spend more time with his…
A 58 year old man was injured when his vehicle slipped off Court House-South Dennis Road Monday afternoon and hit a tree. Police say Gregory Debrosse of Swainton was taken to the Atlantic City Medical Center following the accident. Debrosse had to be cut free from his vehicle by firefighters. The cause of the accident…
A vehicle took out a utility pole on Route 9 in Lower Township Monday morning, closing that roadway in both directions for part of the day. Police say it happened around 7am on Route 9 in Erma when a pickup truck veered off the snowy roadway and clobbered the pole. No injuries were reported.
A new lawsuit has been filed by environmentalists who want to overturn the State’s regulations regarding development at the Jersey Shore. The suit attempts to challenge the State’s Coastal Zone Management Act which made it easier for residents to rebuild at the shore following Hurricane Sandy. The NJDEP says it will vigorously defend its coastal…
Many are waiting to hear about what the state is going to do with critical areas like the Transportation Trust Fund. We may know more after Tuesday. Gov. Chris Christie will present his annual budget message on Tuesday afternoon in front of a joint session of lawmakers. Pensions and taxes are expected to be another…
A Bridgeton man has been indicted in a murder that took place last spring. Quamere Redding was indicted on six counts, including murder. Authorities say that he killed Earikeem Lewis outside of a bar. He remains in state prison on $1 million bail. Police say they found a .380 caliber semi-automatic Bersa handgun on his…