Middle Township Mayor Tim Donohue filed his petition with Municipal Clerk Kim Krauss today as the Republican candidate for Middle Township Committee in 2014. Donohue, who is seeking his second term on Committee, became Mayor in January of this year. He credited better long term planning, a commitment to hiring excellent leadership, investments in employee wellness…
Congressman Frank LoBiondo is calling for the Cumberland County Republican chair to step down. Robert V. Greco of Vineland was arrested on charges that he ripped off nearly $150,000 from an elderly patient. LoBiondo in a statement said “I was shocked to learn about the alleged actions of Bob Greco as reported in the press today. Due to the seriousness…
Many are questioning the integrity of the “Bridgegate” report released last week by the attorney hired by the Christie administration. A report by WNYC.org says that no employees from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey were interviewed for the report. The Port Authority is the agency responsible for the shut down of…
A man convicted of an armed robbery got his sentence this week. Matthew Bumpers, of Atlantic City, was given 15 years in jail. The Feb. 2013 robbery took place at the 24/7 Food Mart located on the 1300 block of Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City. The jury convicted Bumpers of first-degree armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery,…
There will be four people running for the seat held by Congressman Frank LoBiondo. LoBiondo is running for reelection and will face Mike Assad in the primary. Meanwhile, the Democrat primary will include William Hughes Jr. and David Cole. The winners of both primaries will face off in the general election this November. LoBiondo and…
The latest revenue figures from the state show New Jersey falling behind the projections. David Rosen, of the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services, said that New Jersey will be short $526 by the end of June in 2015. Rosen said that projections are not matching the actual revenue coming into the state. New Jersey must have…
Atlantic County is prepared to award a contract for the reconfiguration of the Fire and Mill roads intersection in Egg Harbor Township at the April 8 Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting. The work includes the addition of traffic lanes to increase capacity and ease congestion at this heavily traveled intersection as well as pedestrian cross…
A former linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles announced that he is a republican candidate to run for a Congressional seat in South Jersey. Garry Cobb announced that he is seeking the republican nomination to run for Congress in the district formerly served by longtime democrat Rob Andrews, who resigned. Republican supporters say Cobb will stand…
A large fight involving about 20 guests at a TGI Fridays in Egg Harbor Township broke out Monday night. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the brawl started after 8pm when two large groups were seated across from each other. The manager of the restaurant told the Press that it had nothing to do…
Lower Township Police have announced the arrests of two juveniles on burglary and weapons charges over the weekend. Police say it happened in the 100 block of West Pacific AVenue in the Villas. Police recovered some stolen items, including a shotgun, from the teens. Additional charges may be coming in connection with the incident.