Gamblers overseas now are betting Donald Trump at 8 to 1 odds to become Republican nominee for president. Previously, Trump was at 100 to 1. Those odds are the fourth smallest among the field, which sees Jeb Bush in the lead with 11 to 8. Where is Gov. Chris Christie? He comes in at 28…
Could there be a federal bailout for pension systems across the country? Senate President Steve Sweeney announced a proposal for a trillion dollar loan program with the federal government as he says 27 states are facing pension issues. Sweeney noted that the federal government has stepped in for the car industry and Wall Street before.…
It took six players for the Philadelphia Phillies to trade away Cole Hamels. The team traded Hamels to the Texas Rangers in a trade many fans were waiting for. Hamels had long been rumored on the trade block as the Phillies reboot the team. The trade included a mix of players on the major league…
Avalon Police and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of a 22 year-old Lithuanian national for assaulting a woman early Sunday morning in Avalon. Two Avalon police officers were on bike patrol when they came upon a male assaulting an unconscious female at about 3 a.m. in the 2300 Block of Ocean…
The Cape May Police Department would like to make residents aware of another new telephone scam that has been reported the last 2 days. The male or female caller is stating that they have been in a car accident with a relative. The caller then states they need money for the damage to the car,…
A New Jersey Lottery player won $1,000 a day for life. The winner bought a ticket that matched all five numbers and the Cash Ball in the four-state game. The winning ticket was purchased in Paramus, but the winner is unknown at this point. If the winner determines to take a lump sum payment it…
Do you want to use SEPTA while the Pope is here in Sept.? Well you better get in on the lottery system for tickets. SEPTA announced a lottery would be held on Aug. 3 and 350,000 tickets will be up for grabs. The website tried to sell passes before but the system crashed. It received…
Gov. Chris Christie is one of three candidates who Monmouth University believe could be hurt by Donald Trump in New Hampshire. A new poll says 24 percent support Trump, while 12 percent are behind Jeb Bush. Christie comes in with only 4 percent of the vote. If Trump was not in the race, more than…
Police responded to an aggravated assault at the Budget Inn in Absecon on Tuesday. The accused, Justin Collison, reportedly forced his way into a room and assaulted two people inside. During the assault one victim was reportedly stabbed with a weapon. Collison was arrested a short distance away from the hotel. Collison was lodged in…
The Philadelphia Phillies began to clean house on Tuesday evening as they traded relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon to the Washington Nationals for a minor league pitcher. The Phillies will be getting Double-A pitcher Nick Pivetta in the trade. Papelbon was outspoken about his desire to leave the struggling Phillies, and Tuesday night, he got his…