The cost of so-called “Obamacare” is going up next year. A new report shows that New Jersey residents who want the health insurance from the federal government will have more options next year, but they will also pay more. One New Jersey company involved in the program, Heath Republic of New Jersey, brags that it…
Police say they are looking for a 45-year-old man in a domestic violence incident in Middle Township. Dwayne Wakefield (45) Of Edgewood is wanted by the Middle Township Police Department for Criminal Restraint (3rd degree) and False Imprisonment (disorderly persons offense). The alleged incident took place on Nov. 7. Anyone with information on Wakefield or…
Three votes are the margin of difference in an election in Deerfield Township. Election officials announced this week that all of the provisional ballots have been counted, and Deputy Mayor Frank Spatola Jr. earned re-election by three votes over challenger Jason Scythes. No word yet if there will be any recount ordered in the election.
In addition to recognition received from the Veteran’s Day holiday, local vets are getting special treatment from local businesses to honor their service. A bed and breakfast in Ocean City offered a free stay for a technical sergeant returning from Kuwait and her husband, under the B&B’s for Vets program. In Atlantic City, a seafood…
On Saturday the American Red Cross distributed free smoke detectors to dozens of Vineland residents. The distribution was part of a nationwide program initiative for the Red Cross. The program started at the Rock of Salvation Church and spread through several neighborhoods. Volunteers helped to install smoke detectors and educate homeowners on their use.
Atlantic City officials want to get what’s coming to them: back taxes from troubled casino properties. The city asked a federal judge to fast-track their bid to collect $22 million in unpaid 2014 real estate taxes from Trump Plaza and Trump Taj Mahal. At a December 11th tax certificate sale, Atlantic City will also auction…
On Sunday more than 100 runners participated in the ninth annual Every Breath Counts 5K Run in Ocean City. The event took place along the Ocean City High School track and the streets of the city to raise money for lung cancer awareness. NBC-40 reported that Congressman Frank LoBiondo and his wife Tina were in…
On Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue of three people who grounded their boat off the Cape May coast. The 35-foot boat’s hull was damaged when it struck a shoal in Delaware Bay at about 3:30 p.m. and began taking on water. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic…
A boat called “Sea Dogs” won the top overall championship at the 20th Annual Striper Classic at Utsch’s Marina in Cape May on Saturday afternoon. Captain Charlie Rice’s boat brought in three stripers with a total weight of 102 pounds. The “Gussy” captained by Tim Lynam placed second, and “Gold Rush” captained by Dan Avena…
North Wildwood is raising its fixed sewer rate. The Wildwood Leader reports that City Council recently authorized a new ordinance that will raise the fixed sewer rate by one dollar per 1,000 gallons of use. The city is raised the rates in order to finance infrastructure improvements that were needed to provide adequate sewer treatment.…