The search continues today for a commercial fisherman from Virginia who fell overboard on Wednesday and is reported missing off the coast of New Jersey. The United States Coast Guard reports that it’s searching for 30 year old Renee Lopez of Virginia who fell off the commercial fishing vessel “Yvonne Michelle” about 45 miles east…
Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor announced today that his office is investigating two suspected heroin-related deaths in our area. One death involved a 29 year old man on April 4th in Middle Township, while the second death involved a 30 year old man in Lower Township three days later. Any information the public may…
A new Gallup poll released on Wednesday shows that New Jersey residents really do not like to pay high taxes. The poll sampled Americans over a six-month period last year and asked them if they think they pay taxes that are too high. 78 percent of New Jersey residents replied that yes, they do., which…
A new report issued by the State of New Jersey shows some communities are giving comp time and overtime payments to top employees even though their municipal ordinances do not support the perks. The New Jersey Comptroller’s Office issued a new report stating that six of the 14 communities that were examined paid out nearly…
Some property owners in the City of Wildwood who count on rental income say this week they have not received their 2014 merchantile licenses due to past problems at their businesses. The Wildwood Leader reports that a motel owner has not received his license due to past problems that required police activity at his business. …
A precautionary shutdown at the Salem One nuclear generating station in South Jersey. Regulators say the plant was shut down as a precaution last night following an issue with the steam generator feedwater pump. There were no injuries and no safety related issues with the problem. The plant is located in Lower Alloways Creek Township…
Police in Absecon say they are still seeking the public’s help from a mid-March robbery. Police are seeking help identifying the two suspects that robbed the Sun Petro Gas Station. The suspects have been described as a light skin black male or Hispanic male. He was wearing dark pants and a blue hooded sweatshirt. The second suspect…
A number of charter schools have applied to the state to open up. In total, 38 applications were received by the Department of Education. Two of the those applications were in Bridgeton and one was in Atlantic City. The state will weigh its options and make a decision by Sept. 30 on new charter school…
Gov. Chris Christie has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for an extension to file flood insurance claims. The deadline to file is April 28. The governor is asking for the state’s third extension to file. The additional time is being requested so home owners have proper time to assess damage and properly document them.
A high majority of the state would opposed repealing of Obamacare. A new Monmouth University/Asbury Park Press poll reveals that 67 percent of the state would oppose repealing it, though 60 percent do want the law improved. Only 28 percent of those polled would want to see the law repealed. Despite most wanting it to…