A New Jersey college has revoked an honorary degree given to Bill Cosby. NJ.com was the first to the report the story that took place at Drew University. Cosby has been accused of sexual assaults against numerous women. According to the story, the vote took place on Oct. 23 by the board of trustees but…
A new proposal could see a driver fined if he or she doesn’t turn on their interior lights during a traffic stop. The bill would fine drivers $50 if the driver doesn’t do so at night, during bad weather, or when an officer asked the person to do so. The measure was passed unanimously through…
A motorcycle and a GMC Suburan crashed into each other on Sunday. Keith Hann was operating the motorcycle when the impact occurred. Hann was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries. The accident took place around 5:32 pm on Tilton Rd. Traffic was diverted for about two hours. The crash remains under investigation. No…
State Police are investigating a string of possible stole credit card thefts. Between Oct. 2 to Oct. 23, multiple suspects have attempted to purchase a gift card at the Shoprite on Roosevelt Blvd. in Upper Township. Detectives are investigating seven separate incidents involving five unidentified suspects. On each occasion, the suspect attempts to buy a…
A new proposal has drawn the ire of some local business groups. New Jersey Senate Bill 3169 proposes introducing an option for local counties to impose a 1 percent tax on hotel/motel room rentals. The money would be used to offset county property taxes. The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce opposes the tax because…
A man was stuck in the mud flat in the bay on Sunday night. The victim was located by the Police around the free bridge stuck in a mud flat. Stone Harbor Fire and Rescue were called to the scene around 6:39 p.m. to assist. Fire crews made there way to the victim through the…
Atlantic County has awarded a contract to Community Champions Corporation to address the problems that abandoned homes and properties in foreclosure bring to our communities. The company will create a registry of properties that are in need of attention. Such properties tend to be inadequately maintained, cause blight and attract illicit activities. A request for…
A bank robbery suspect is being searched for by Vineland Police. The incident took place at the Cape Bank on 1771 S. Lincoln Ave on Friday morning around 11:20 a.m. The robber was said to be either white or Hispanic and around 6 feet tall. Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Vineland…
Gas prices rose again this past week. AAA Mid-Atlantic reports the latest price survey locally showed a four cent increase over the past week. The new average comes in at $1.98 per gallon. The increase is being blamed refinery maintenance, but expectations are that prices should decline during the holiday season.
Lower Township’s council is prepared to switch health insurance carriers. Council meets Monday night and is expected to dump Amerihealth and join the state’s health insurance plan. Resolutions to make the switch appear on Council’s agenda. Council may also take action on a resolution that will result in a change to the municipal prosecutor. Monday’s…