A fire took place just before the end of the weekend near the Pleasantville High School. Authorities say the fire broke out on the 600 block of Martin Terrace. Two trailers caught fire near the school. The fire started about 4 p.m. and was under control by about 5:30 p.m. An investigation is on-going into…
Two Atlantic City men were arrested in an Atlantic City shooting. Police there took Ronald Walker, 48, of Philadelphia, and Alvin Matthews Jr., 46, of Brookhaven, Pa. into custody, according to the Press of Atlantic City. The unidentified victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for treatment of three gunshot wounds. The report…
Its another five cent increase at the pump following the end of the holiday weekend. AAA released its latest gas price survey and the current local average is at $3.25. Gas prices have risen heading into the holiday weekend after a couple months of sliding. Prices continue to be better than one year ago, this…
Sea Isle City is currently looking for bids on a project that will result in a brand new city hall, and a new public safety building. The Press of Atlantic City reports that bids will be opened on December 19th, and a contract will be awarded in January. Both buildings suffered flood damage during Hurricane…
A report cites the pilot and instructor in a plane crash that killed the pilot. Ronald E. LeCates of Swedesboro, was the man who died. An unnamed flight instructor survived. The Federal Aviation Administration said that the pilot didn’t adapt with the change to engine power and couldn’t control the plane properly. The report also…
Many in Ocean City are rushing to help those in need in the Philippines. Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian wrote a letter to the residents of the city urging their support for this effort. Ocean City shares a sister city designation with San Jose Occidental Mindoro, so it has more of a local connection. Gillian…
After two straight years with a hurricane, South Jersey can officially say goodbye to the hurricane season. The final day is Saturday and with the change of the month into December, any serious chance of a hurricane is gone. South Jersey has been impacted by Hurricane Irene in 2011 and of course Hurricane Sandy last…
The chance to grab some major Christmas cash just went up. The Mega Millions has announced that once again, it didn’t get a winner on Friday night. As a result the next drawing on Tuesday is going to come in at $257 million. If you decide you need all of the cash at once, you…
Firefighters were called over the holiday to a firefighter’s home in Vineland. The fire broke out on the 3600 block of E. Chestnut Ave. Authorities say no one was injured in the blaze. An investigation is still on-going into the cause of the blaze. It took about two hours to get the smoke and flames…
One of the major highlights of Stone Harbor’s downtown celebration on Black Friday is its popular pet parade. Dozens of dogs and their owners participated in a huge parade down 96th Street on Friday afternoon. Stone Harbor’s business district has been busy all day long with holiday shoppers cashing in on Black Friday deals. The…