The cause of a big explosion in North Jersey over the weekend? A vat of egg nog flavoring. It happened Saturday night in the community of Totowa when the eggnog flavoring exploded at a factory, injuring two employees. The explosion occurred at the Pharmachem Laboratories plant. The company makes ingredients that flavors food. A brand…
A very strong turnout for the 5K beach race in Wildwood Crest on Saturday morning. Heavy rain ended moments before the race was about to begin and 250 runners participated in the event. 37 year old Mike Melfi was the top overall finisher in the run with a time of 17 minutes and 17 seconds.…
Funeral services will be held Monday morning in North Cape May for 77 year old Bill Lucas, who passed away last Wednesday. Lucas was best known in the area for being a very successful soccer coach at Middle Township High School for 20 years. Lucas’ career earned him a spot in the New Jersey Soccer…
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged after they participated in the stabbing of an older teen early Friday morning in Ventnor. Police say the 15 and 16 year old suspects were taken into custody after they found the older teen stabbed in the abdomen. The two suspects were found in an alley and taken…
Middle Township Police announced they will be participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign in advance of Labor Day weekend. Police say they will be strictly enforcing DUI laws in New Jersey from August 15th through September 1st. The nationwide campaign is designed to reduce the number of drunk driving related accidents…
A northern New Jersey community is dealing with someone who is putting box cutting razor blades in the slots where coins go in parking meters. Police in Rutherford are searching for the individual who is putting the blades in the parking meters in an attempt to injure patrons. Police Chief John Russo say it may…
Vineland officials are excited over the news that a bread and pastry company has committed to a $32 million expansion of its facilities in the city. Bridor Inc., which makes bread and other goods, will expand its facility and create 50 additional jobs for the region. The total number of employees who will work at…
Police in Long Branch continue their investigation today into the discovery of two bodies that were found on a street in a residential neighborhod. Police confirm that two bodies were found, but are not discussing a cause of death for either individual. Reports intially suggested that both people were shot to death. The situation was…
A man is dead after he was shot this morning by police in Winslow Township. Police say a man who confronted police near the Golden Nugget Tavern in Winslow Township was shot by police shortly before 9am Friday; the man died later today of his injuries. Police have not yet released the identity of the…
The city of Wildwood has pulled an ordinance that would set the position of a full time for the municipal attorney, with benefits. The Wildwood Leader reports that the ordinance was pulled after the city clerk’s office received a petition that would challenge the ordinance. Mayor Ernie Troiano says nothing changes for Wildwood as municipal…