New Jersey Governor Chris Christie held a town hall meeting on Wednesday, the day after he delivered his state budget address. Christie again called for cooperation with democrats in Trenton on a fix to the pension debt incurred by the state. Christie warned that “extreme measures” could be coming for the state’s finances if a…
County freeholders were pitched the concept of a new county jail during Tuesday’s freeholder meeting. County Sheriff Gary Schaffer informed the board the new jail would cost nearly $40 million to build but it would meet the county’s needs for the next half century. Currently there are three prisoners to a cell in some cases…
Tony Mack is no longer the mayor of Trenton. A judge ruled on Wednesday that due to Mack’s conviction on six counts of bribery and extortion charges. Mack argued that he should not be removed from office until his sentencing, but the judge disagreed. Mack was removed immediately from office during the court hearing.
The Golden Nugget had a huge turnout for its job fair on Wednesday. About 50 positions were to be filled by the casino, because of growth it has seen. The casino said it was hiring all different positions to keep up with the demand. Long lines were reported from people seeking employment. Typically casinos don’t…
The Bridgegate scandal has taken a toll on the public’s view of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as a presidential candidate. A new CBS News/New York Times Poll released today shows that Christie has fallen to fourth as the preferred candidate for the republican party in the next presidential election. 41 percent of poll respondents wish…
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed their best offensive lineman to a new long term deal. Jason Peters has signed a contract extension that will pay him over $51 million over the next five years. Peters is 32 years old. He missed the entire 2012 season with an injury, but returned to have a solid season…
Middle Township Police say a 38 year old man from Lower Township was killed during a single vehicle accident on Route 47 Tuesday afternoon in Goshen. Township Police say George Cremin of the Villas lost his life when the Honda CRV he was driving on Route 47 hit a utility pole and flipped before striking…
The Wildwood Catholic and Middle Township girls basketball teams will attempt to advance to the CAL Championship game tonight on WCZT. In a doubleheader to be broadcast live from St. Augustine Prep, Middle Township battles Holy Spirit at 5pm, while Wildwood Catholic takes on top seed Cedar Creek at 7pm. The winners advance to the…
If you don’t shovel your sidewalk in one New Jersey town, you could get a $100 fine. The Toms River Township Council passed an ordinance that requires all homeowners to shovel their sidewalks after a snowstorm or get a fine. The measure is intended to make walking on sidewalks easier for children who walk to…
The National Weather Service maintains a Winter Weather Advisory for Cape May County through Wednesday at 1pm. Light snow began falling about an hour after sunup, and an inch, perhaps a little more, will fall during this storm. Windy, colder conditions are expected later today. The Service is also tracking the possibility of another winter…