How far do Governor Chris Christie’s coattails go? We will find out tonight. Democrats in the state currently hold majorities in both the Senate and Assembly, but that could change tonight if Christie energizes republican voters at the polls today. Some experts believe a legislative seat or two may change hands from the democrats to…
A major project to eliminate three traffic lights on our end of the Garden State Parkway is about 15 percent complete, according to a report in today’s Press of Atlantic City. New Jersey Turnpike Authority spokesman Tom Feeney says the project is still scheduled to be completed sometime during the year 2015. Three traffic lights…
A man and his dog both died during a stubborn house fire in Vineland Monday evening. It happened in a single family home located in the 57-hundred block of Independence Drive in the city. The fire remains under investigation, but does not appear to be suspicious. It’s likely that the owner of the home died…
Voting is underway throughout the state of New Jersey. Most people in the state are keeping their eyes on the gubernatorial race between incumbent Chris Christie and democratic challenger Barbara Buono. Christie held huge double-digit leads in all pre-election polls. There are 5.5 million registered voters in New Jersey; 1.8 million are democrats, 1.1 million…
Gasoline prices continue to tumble around the Garden State with some North Jersey gas stations offering gas at just $2.87 per gallon. Experts who follow gas prices throughout New Jersey say it’s possible gas prices could fall below $3 per gallon here in South Jersey. The average price for a gallon of gas in the…
The 20 year old man who fired six shots inside a North Jersey mall last night was found dead inside the mall today of a self inflicted gunshot wound. Richard Shoop’s body was found inside a room at the Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall early this morning. Shoop fired at least six shots inside the…
It’s all over but the final vote total in North Wildwood where voters there are electing a new mayor. Longtime North Wildwood City Council President Patrick Rosenello will be elected mayor of the resort; he is running unopposed. Rosenello will succeed longtime North Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey, who decided not to seek re-election. North Wildwood…
Some local communities will see hotly contested races for municipal office come to an end on Election Day. Lower, Middle, Upper, and Dennis townships all have contested races, along with Woodbine. Perhaps the tightest race will be in Middle Township, as democrat Michael Clark battles republican Melanie Collins for a township committee seat being vacated…
A 69 year old Hammonton man was killed and six others were injured during a huge accident in Galloway Township Monday that involved four vehicles. Police say the 23 year old driver of a tractor trailer ran a red light on Route 30 and caused the accident. The name of the fatal accident victim has…
A viewing and funeral services are planned this week for 14 year old Alexa Strittmatter, the Vineland teenager who was struck and killed by two vehicles last week. A viewing for Strittmatter will be held Tuesday evening at the Pancoast Funeral Home in Vineland; funeral services are Wednesday at the Christ the Good Shepherd Parish…