Another huge drop in casino gaming numbers in Atlantic City. Year end gaming figures for 2013 have been released and they show a staggering 35 percent decline in gaming revenue last year from the prior year; keep in mind, 2012 included a slowdown due to Hurricane Sandy. The 12 casinos operating in 2013 generated only…
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney says there is still plenty of work to be done with the state’s Bridgegate investigation. Sweeney told the Star Ledger editorial board early in the day on Monday that if two key witnesses do not testify, there was little left to be done. Later on Monday, Sweeney changed course…
Tax freedom day will be reached last by New Jersey this year. The Tax Foundation released its data saying the national average is three days later this year than last. Tax freedom day is the day is how many days in the year an individual has to work until a worker has paid off his…
One of the most wanted criminals in the state was taken into custody recently. James Wade Barclay was arrested on Saturday. In September of 1989, Barclay was arrested in Burlington County, for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child. He pleaded guilty to the charges; however, he failed to appear for sentencing in Burlington County, in September of 1991. Using…
The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a fishing boat about 48 miles east of Atlantic City at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday. The captain of the fishing vessel Jessica Heather alerted Coast Guard watchstanders of an ailing crewmember who was in need of immediate medical attention. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air…
Police are investigating the theft of a truck tailgate in Vineland. Police there say on Friday in the 900 block of New Pear Street it took place. The tailgate had a rear view camera inside of it. The same thing was reported by another resident on the 1000 block of New Pear St. Police are looking for…
A family tradition returns to the Cape May County Park and Zoo this weekend. The Easter Bunny in the Park event will take place on Saturday from 10 to 2 p.m. Families will have their chance to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. There will also be crafts and animal encounters. More information is…
New reports say David Wildstein met for several days last week with federal prosecutors. The website MainJustice.com reports that Wildstein was at the U.S. Attorney’s office in Newark and some are speculating he might have been granted immunity. Wildstein didn’t give any answers to the legislative panel looking into the incident because immunity was not…
Many local law enforcement agencies will be hosting events to “Take Back” prescription drugs. North Wildwood Police will be hosting one on April 26 from 10 to 2 pm at the North Wildwood Police Department. Residents can unanimously dispose of prescription drugs. The goal is to get unused and unneeded prescription drugs out of the…
Egg Harbor Township Police say they were able to arrest a man that put a couple of schools into lock down. Reports came into police on Thursday in the Scullville section of the township, in reference to a reported suicidal subject entering a wooded area carrying a firearm. The Slaybaugh Primary, Slaybaugh Elementary and Swift…