AAA projects approximately 1.2 million New Jerseyans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, up 4.1% from those who traveled for Thanksgiving 2013. Nationwide 46.3 million people will be traveling, an increase of 4.2% from the 44 million who traveled last year. The lowest gas prices since 2008 are…
At least one local police department will be participating in the annual holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Last year, 22% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Somers Point Police announced they will be apart of the statewide campaign from Dec. 5 to Jan. 2. Local and state law…
A Pleasantville man was charged with making threats to harm children at school. The Wonder Years Day Care Center on Ocean Heights Avenue in Egg Harbor Township told police they received the call about the threats. Arrested was Matthew Poole, 31 years of age from Pleasantville, who was charged with Terroristic Threats and Causing a False…
Some good news in Atlantic City. The Borgata is making an investment back into its property. The casino is about to undergoing a $13 million improvement, with enhancements coming to its casino floor, buffet, spa, and some of its suites. This is coming on the heels of a $50 million upgrade the property got back…
Both communities in the Seven Mile Island will be holding weekend events. Stone Harbor and Avalon will greet residents and visitors with separate holiday festivities. Stone Harbor will hold its Island Holiday on Friday and Saturday. Including their pet parade, shopping, family activities, and of course Santa. Avalon will hold their Festive Friday and Snowfest…
Cape May County will host its annual blood drive. The Department of Health will hold the blood drive on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located at 12 Moore Road, in the Crest Haven Complex. Twice a year the county holds a blood drive for…
A shoplifting arrest in Hamilton Township resulted in an officer breaking his arm. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday when the suspect was fleeing the ACME store. The foot pursuit crossed over the Black Horse Pike and into the Hamilton Mall parking lot. Officer Brian Miller was able to subdue the suspect and…
The debate over opening Thanksgiving night may be sparked locally. At least one major shopping center has decided to open on the holiday. The Cumberland Mall will open this Thanksgiving night beginning at 6 p.m. and the Hamilton Mall will open at 8 p.m. Meanwhile, a little farther away the Deptford Mall plans to open…
The Dennis Township Volunteer Fire Company announced the passing of its current assistant chief, life member, and past chief Steve Coffey. Coffey was a member of the volunteer fire company for 33 years. Some of the positions Coffey held during his time were lieutenant, captain, assistant chief, chief and corresponding secretary. Coffey was also the…
The New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum will take part in the annual “Island Holiday Christmas Celebration” this weekend, Saturday, November 29. The New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum will share the spotlight with some of the exciting Christmas festivities in Stone Harbor, which includes the a scavenger hunt for all ages, iceless…