A trip to Iowa this week made some think that Gov. Chris Christie was running for president. Christie denied those rumors but did have some sharp words for President Barack Obama. Christie said the Obama administration mishandled immigration, as the issue gets more interest nationally. The governor also made a recent trip to New Hampshire.
There is a new athletic director at Wildwood High School. The Gazette Leader’s Brian Cunniff reports that Phil Schaffer has been hired to be the new athletic director at the school. Schaffer has served as a teacher and head basketball coach at Cedar Creek High School. Schaffer was a two sport standout athlete at Ocean…
An emergency now exists on a section of beach in Strathmere. The Upper Township Gazette reports that the Township Committee has approved an emergency declaration for the north end of the Strathmere beachfront due to the effects of Hurricane Arthur before the July 4th weekend. The storm took about 100 feet of sand off the…
It’s possible some large school districts in Atlantic County may soon share the same superintendent. Districts in Northfield, Linwood, and Somers Point all are considering a plan to consider a shared services agreement to share a single superintendent. The jobs have all been left open at the same time due to retirements and relocations.
A company that has been doing business in Salem County will shut its doors this fall, eliminating nearly 300 jobs from the county. Ardagh Glass announced that it will close for good on October 15th; it’s other North American plans will remain open. Local politicians say they will do all they can to keep the…
Federal charges of child pornography possession were handed down to a West Wildwood man. Jeffrey Spicer is charged by complaint with one count of receipt of child pornography. He made his initial appearance in court this week. On March 19, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a home in Cape May, New Jersey, Spicer’s residence…
A theft took place at the Trump Plaza that resulted in a $424 gaming voucher being stolen. State Police are looking for two men involved in the crime. The one man created a distraction while the other man stole the voucher. Anyone with information is asked to call 441-7464.
New Jersey is trying out a new program that would allow students to trade in work experience for college credits. The pilot program is called the New Jersey Prior Learning Assessment Network. Among the schools that will use this initial program is Rowan University. Supporters say it will cut down on the time and cost to…
More than 1,000 were estimated to pay their respects for the killed Jersey City Police Officer Melvin Santiago. He was shot in the head during a burglary at a store in jersey City while responding to a call. Police departments from across the state flocked to Jersey City, along with family and friends. A funeral mass will…
News reports saying that indictments are coming down in “Bridgegate” soon are not true. Those are the words of U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman who gave some limited comments on his office’s investigation. Fishman said that reports claiming to know actions that are coming within his office are no accurate, though Fishman didn’t specify which reports.