A leading democrat in Trenton is calling for a four cent increase in the state’s gasoline tax to help pay for New Jersey’s roads and bridges. State Senator Ray Lesniak says New Jersey currently has the second lowest gas tax in the nation and it’s time to raise more revenue for various road projects. Lesniak…
No injuries were reported as a result of a house fire shortly before 9am Saturday in Egg Harbor Township. Authorities say the fire started on Stafford Avenue in the Farmington section of the township Saturday morning. The cause of the fire is still under investigation; six people were displaced as a result of the fire.
A primary battle in the republican party in Upper Township come springtime. The Upper Township Gazette reports that republicans have selected Jeffrey Pierson to run for the township committee instead of incumbent Tony Inserra. Pierson won the republican nod last week on a 12-5 vote. Inserra says it doesn’t matter, he still plans on running…
Forecasters say there is mounting confidence about a snowstorm event for Monday in Cape May County. The National Weather Service hadn’t issued any watches or warnings as of 8:00am on Saturday, but the chances of getting a snowfall have increased. Snow mixed with rain is expected to start on Sunday evening and change over to…
Middle Township officials say they are seeking funding for additional security cameras at key township assets. Administrator Connie Mahon announced that the township wants to put cameras at the Davies Sports Complex, the Public Works Complex, and an additional camera at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. The township’s police department is conducting site visits…
Middle Township officials received a report just before the weekend that gives a clean bill of health to the Davies Sports Complex in Goshen. The Township had a professional firm come to the complex to check for mold and other issues. No serious deficiencies were found, but suggestions were made in the report on how…
Cumberland County officials have successfully rounded up 32 people who were wanted to failure to pay child support. The deadbeat mom and dad roundup resulted in individuals who owed nearly a half million dollars in child support payments. The top offender? John Burgos of Millville, who owed over $111,000.
Cape May Point residents will enjoy no tax increase in 2014. The Press of Atlantic City reported over the weekend that the tax rate will not go up for the third consecutive year in Cape May Point. The Borough Commission introduced a new $1.7 million budget on Thursday that keeps the municipal tax rate at…
Wildwood Crest Police announced the arrest of a local man on charges that he had eight bags of heroin in his possession. Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on March 12th and the driver, identified as William Hays of the Crest, fled the vehicle on foot. Hays was apprehended and the drugs were found in…
You may need the luck o’ the Irish to win the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday. There were no winners in the multi-state lottery jackpot drawing on Friday night, which means Tuesday’s estimated jackpot will be worth $400 million. 43 states are involved in the Mega Millions lottery drawings each week.