Gov. Chris Christie thinks the federal response to Ebola so far has been good. The governor did say if that feeling changes at any point he is willing to act on his own. Christie addressed the Ebola situation during a press conference on Wednesday and said he willing to take any steps necessary to protect…
A former Egg Harbor City Police Detective plead guilty to official misconduct for exploiting his position as a police officer in order to engage in sexual conduct with several women. Steven Hadley, 31, of Port Republic, was charged with four counts of second-degree official misconduct. Sentencing will take place on Nov. 21. Hadley plead guilty to…
The federal government announced on Wednesday that recipients of Social Security will get a 1.7 percent increase in benefits next year. This marks the third year in a row that the annual cost-of-living adjustment will be less than two percent. The inflation rate for the Philadelphia-Atlantic City region was 1.3 percent during the past 12…
Hamilton Township Police continue to search for a man wanted in connection with over 40 burglaries in Atlantic County. Authorities are looking for 26-year-old Carlos Soler of Mays Landing, who is wanted for his alleged role in many garage burglaries dating back to January. Five other suspects have been arrested in connection with the burglaries,…
Two people were shot late Monday night during a drive-by shooting in Pleasantville as their car was hit with 15-20 shots of gunfire. Police reported that two victims in their late teens and early twenties were struck and suffered non–life threatening injuries. A third occupant of the car was not injured. Authorities are looking for…
Funeral arrangements were released for former North Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey, who passed away on Tuesday morning. A public viewing will be held this Friday, October 24, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Church, 2901 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ, with a funeral mass at 11 a.m. Henfey is survived by his wife Diane, son…
Discussions will be taking place over the course of the next few months to determine whether Strathmere will charge beach fees next year. Upper Township Mayor Richard Palumbo told Coastal Broadcasting he wasn’t sure that the beach would generate enough revenue to make it worth it for the township. He said a group is being…
Taxes are going to have to go up to support future transportation projects in the state. These were the thoughts of Transportation Commissioner Jamie Fox in an interview with njspotlight.com. New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund is running out and Fox says a tax increase is going to be needed to fix the problem. Fox also…
A recent bust for illegal sports betting is the latest example of why legalizing sports betting is good, according to Acting Attorney General John Hoffman. Hoffman held a press conference this week noting that sports gambling should be taken out of the shadows and done in a legal way to ensure there is less corruption.…
Wednesday is going to be a soggy one. The National Weather Service says anywhere between one and two inches of rain is possible on Wednesday. The storm is a nor’easter that will likely be worse in New England but will brush the Jersey Shore coastline. The chance for lingering showers will continue into Thursday but…