There is a sharp disagreement between Gov. Chris Christie and Senate President Steve Sweeney over whether a tax cut is feasible. Christie is pushing this objective heading into the new year. Senator Jeff Van Drew, who also serves on the Senate budget committee says he thinks the state should look at how a tax cut…
A single vehicle accident sent a man to the hospital. Francis A. Ramirez-Valentin, of Egg Harbor Township, was injured Saturday after the vehicle hit a guardrail and overturned in Hamilton Township. Police charged the man with driving while intoxicated. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The incident took place on Elwood Ave.
The initial rollout has taken place, but internet gaming will officially take place on Tuesday. The state called for a five day test roll out before it is open to everyone. The casinos have partnered with online companies to provide the service that they hope will jump start gaming numbers in the state.
Good news if you didn’t match all the right numbers in the Mega Millions lottery, no one else did either. The new jackpot is estimated over $200 million now. Those buying a ticket for the Tuesday rollover will be playing for $205 million. The winning numbers from Friday were 17, 23, 35, 36 and 44…
A caregiver faces up to seven years in jail in the death of a small child. Larry Atwell of Egg Harbor Township plead guilty to manslaughter. A one-year old died as a result of abusive head trauma. Sentencing will take place on Jan. 5. Atwell will be subject to the no early release act, meaning…
It is expected that a nor’easter will hit on Tuesday night and into the daytime hours on Wednesday. The storm has the potential to produce snow in our region, but it is still too early to specify potential amounts. It is expected that the most snow will take place inland. First temperatures will drop ahead…
A woman who injected a man with heroin that led to his death has been found guilty. Alina Walton, of North Wildwood, was sentenced to five years in jail for strict liability in drug inducing death. Walton was given five years in jail and she is subject to the No Early Release Act. This is…
A sharp divide is taking place between the governor’s administration and key Democrat leadership. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno called for a tax cut for everyone during her speech at the League of Municipalities in Atlantic City on Thursday. Senate President Steve Sweeney continues to say he needs to be shown the numbers that suggests the…
A group of citizens in Vineland are beginning the efforts to remove Vineland Mayor Ruben Bermudez from office. The recall effort is beginning in the midst of a controversy where Bermudez fired the solicitor, but city council claimed he didn’t have the authority to do so. Bermudez won office after defeating Ray Romano in last…
Two men, including a gang member, were busted on Wednesday in Ocean City. The Ocean City Gazette reports that 33 year old Glenn Seeler was charged after several guns and illegal drugs were found inside a home in the 600 block of Wesley Avenue. Police say Seeler is a known gang member; also arrested was…