Gov. Chris Christie’s undefeated record when it comes to vetoes got a minor win on Thursday. The Assembly didn’t have the votes necessary to override a veto on a bill that would make it harder for someone with mental health issues to get a gun. The bill was pulled instead of going down in defeat.…
A bill was advanced in the Assembly that would keep businesses that move operations overseas to avoid pay United States tax from getting state contracts. This issue came up recently with Pfizer Inc. The bill passed the Assembly 45-31-3. The proposal would allow the state treasurer to decide which businesses meet the definition of the…
A bill sponsored locally to cut the sales tax on the sale of boats heads to Gov. Chris Christie’s desk for approval. The bill would place a cap on the amount of tax that can be collected on yachts sold for more than $571,000. Senator Jeff Van Drew is a sponsor of the bill. Van…
Avalon’s popular Golden Inn Hotel has been sold. Icona Resorts has purchased the property and the Philadelphia Inquirer says it is the biggest transaction in Cape May County history. Icona plans on putting tens of millions of dollars worth of renovations into the Golden Inn; they will be wrapped up by next July. Icona recently…
The man who is suspected of killing a woman and her three month old daughter apparently killed the little girl by striking her hard in his chest with his knee. Authorities said Thursday that Ricardo Santiago killed Genesis Ramierez by kneeing the girl so hard in the chest that she was crushed. Santiago is accused…
The North Wildwood Police Department offers a service to home owners to give them a piece of mind while they are away. The Residential Property Check Program is free and is perfect for residents who go away for an extended period of time and for second home owners who are only here for the summer.…
A drug bust was executed at a motel in Middle Township. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of Vincent Oglesby, of Rio Grande, for the distribution of heroin and cocaine. The arrest took place on Thursday and police found $5000 worth of cocaine and heroin. Additionally Marissa Anderson, of Rio Grande, and…
A body was discovered in Lower Township inside of his home on 160 Briarwood Dr. The discovery was made on Wednesday at around 1 p.m. The body was that of Stephen Fredericks. An initial investigation found no signs of foul play. An autopsy is being performed and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office is awaiting…
Dennis Township government is asking area residents to welcome home a local hero. Army Specialist Colt Dietrich has been deployed in Kuwait and Iraq and is returning home to his mother and siblings in time for the holidays. A parade of local fire and rescue departments, law enforcement, and veterans will greet Dietrich at his…
A woman was found dead inside of her home on Tuesday. Atlantic City Police responded via a 9-1-1 call to the Carver Apartments on South Carolina Ave. where the woman had been discovered dead inside her residence. An autopsy is being done on the body right now and more information is expected is to be…