Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi that allows 16-year-olds with agricultural driver’s licenses to operate farm vehicles without adult supervision was signed into law by Gov. Christie today. The graduated driver license program, established in 2001, significantly changed the driving privileges of permit holders and new licensees. The changes undermine the purpose and value of…
As one longtime member of the Lower Township Police Department retired, two Lower Township police officers were promoted and took the oath of office at the August 3 council meeting before a crowd of their families, colleagues and residents. Police Chief William Mastriana and Lower Township Council honored Captain Thomas Beeby for over thirty years…
The Township of Hamilton Police Department has recently received reports of phone scams occurring in the area. One of the scams involves an individual stating they are representing a utility company and they demand immediate payment of money or the utility will be shut off. Your power company will never call you and threaten immediate…
Ocean City officials are expecting for sand pumping to continue on its beaches this week. A couple of extra delays getting the dredge “Liberty Island” back to Ocean City has pushed the projected start date back. Mayor Jay Gillian said over the weekend that the expectation is now that the project will continue again this…
Plenty of people watched the first Republican presidential debate that took place last week on Fox News. A record 24 million viewers watched, many of whom were probably interested to see what would happen with Donald Trump. Gov. Chris Christie took part in the debate, which got him out in front of a lot of…
Gas analysts are trying to figure out where the gas prices are going but most think it will be going down. Some prices in the state are already as low as $2.11 and getting below $2 a gallon might not be far off. Most local gas prices are in the $2.40’s range. Crude oil prices…
Two people and their pet dog were rescued during a boat fire off the coast of Ocean City on Sunday morning. Black smoke from the boat fire could be seen for more than a dozen miles as the boat burned up off the beach shortly before 11am. The two occupants of the boat and their…
More than 300 runners turned out for the Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Race on Saturday. 17 year old Jeff Giusto of Connecticut was the overall winner with a time of 17 minutes and 45 seconds. The run is held every year on the Crest beach. This year, participants came from ten U.S. states and two…
The price you pay for gasoline at the pumps continues to drop as summer continues. A new gasoline price survey shows that the average price for a gallon of gas in New Jersey has dipped to $2.43 per gallon, which is a full nickel cheaper than last week. You may remember one year ago the…
Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi delivered his annual State of the Borough address in Avalon on Saturday morning. Pagliughi spoke at the Avalon Home and Landowners meeting and discussed current and future capital projects throughout the community. Atlantic City Electric provided details about a new Peermont Substation that is being constructed in Avalon, and about its…