New Jersey is now the 11th most populated state in the country. New figures released this week by the United States Census Bureau puts New Jersey’s population at a shade under 8.9 million. California is still the most populated state in the country with over 38 million residents; Wyoming is dead last with just under…
Governor Chris Christie is allowing teenagers to volunteer to help rebuild the state after Hurricane Sandy. Christie announced this week that minors between the ages of 14 and 17 can work with nonprofit groups on housing construction through the end of next year. More than 2,500 teens helped with the storm damage during 2013.
Four adults have been arrested following a drug bust at a home in Whitesboro on Friday night. Middle Township Police say a search warrant was executed at a home on Gibbs Street. Police found cocaine, marijuana, and cash inside the home. All of the suspects are from the township. They were identified as 36 year…
One of the possible candidates for the Republicans to run for the U.S. Senate has officially taken his name out of contention. Assemblyman Jay Webber said his family is expecting their seventh child and he wants to make sure he is there for his wife. Despite winning election this year, Cory Booker is back up…
A snow storm could be impacting the area on Thursday night into Friday. The National Weather Service reports that that a few inches of snow is possible for the storm. It will be a cold one this week, with temperatures falling into the 20’s at night. Wind chill could make some of the night’s feel…
Drone testing will be taking place in New Jersey. Congressman Frank LoBiondo announced the FAA’s plan to pick six national tests sites, of which New Jersey and Virginia jointly applied as one. The states’ joint application was put forth by Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) and Rutgers University with support from the Governors of New…
Middle Township Deputy Mayor Tim Donohue announced that the Township will be offering a free rabies clinic on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at 2:00pm. The clinic will be held at the Middle Township Department of Public Works located at 400 West Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House. The rabies clinic will come in advance…
A reward is being offered in a robbery in Vineland. Crime Stoppers is providing the $1,000 award to information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in a Christmas Eve robbery. An unknown male, who was wearing a shiny “puffy” jacket and dark colored ski mask, confronted an employee of the Zale’s Jewelry…
A K9 unit in Vineland busted two on drug charges, after over 1,000 bags of heroin were found inside of a vehicle. Police developed a suspicion that narcotics were in the vehicle in the area of Sherman Ave. and Route 55. Jermaine Floyd (30), of the 1700 block of E. Broad St. in Millville, was…
Next year is a big year for casinos in Atlantic City. Gov. Chris Christie said before the announcement of closing the Atlantic Club Casino that results needed to be seen in the resort or other options would have to be considered. Some members of the Assembly are pushing a study to look at putting a…