Presidential contender Chris Christie is supporting a controversial proposal that he didn’t take a position on while only Gov. Chris Christie. Christie previously wouldn’t say whether he supported drug testing recipients of public assistance but has since changed his mind in a move that will appeal to the far right of the Republican party. Christie…
The nine candidates in the Wildwood election can be heard on 987 The Coast on Thursday night. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting the debate at their building, located at 3306 Pacific Ave. in Wildwood at 7 pm. The debate will air on 987 The Coast. The League of Women voters will moderate.…
A local doctor and six others were indicted for illegal prescription drug distribution. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Doctor Alan Faustino and six others are facing charges related to law enforcement recovering numerous fraudulent prescription scripts and approximately 1000 oxycodone pills that were either purchased or fraudulently prescribed. Faustino was indicted on 10…
The federal government is going to create a task force to look at the registration of unmanned aerial systems purchased in the United States. Drones, as they are commonly known, are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. Congressman Frank LoBiondo, who is the chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, applauded the news. On October 7th Chairman…
A new innovative is being used to train police to improve community relations. Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Chief Thomas D’Intino, President of the Cape May County Chiefs of Police Association announced local police will participate in a program called, “Fair and Impartial Policing: A Science-Based Approach,” which has been taught this…
A vehicle crashed into a home in Middle Township. Police there say the incident took place on Saturday around 3 p.m. Initial reports are that Stephen Boyd, of Millville, was traveling eastbound on Indian Trail Rd. when a second unidentified driver was attempting to make a u-turn on the road. The two vehicle struck and…
Middle Township will host its 18th annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 24th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The downtown area of Mechanic Street near Township Hall will be abuzz with family fun for all ages. With over 120 vendors, Harvest Fest will feature food, crafts, entertainment, amusement rides, balloon artist, pumpkin decorating and…
New campaign reporting data shows that the New Jersey GOP is stuck with a lot of debt. The state Republican organization has just under $363,000 cash on hand ahead of the Nov. 3 election with more than $547,500 in debt. The info comes from the state Election Law Enforcement Commission. The majority of the debt…
Many locals were surprised when snow started to fall on Sunday. Social media was abuzz as it was cold enough for some light snow and freezing rain to fall. The conditions were right for any of it to stick but it certainly got some attention. Freeze warnings were issues overnight during the weekend because of…
Members of the public will get to weigh in on the controversial gas pipeline project that is scheduled to run through the Pinelands. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will be holding two public meetings Monday in the Upper Township Municipal Court starting at 3pm, and again at 6pm. South Jersey Gas needs approvals…