Tom Kean Jr., once again named the Senate Minority Leader in New Jersey by fellow republicans. Kean won the backing of his colleagues in Trenton on Thursday despite a strong suggestion from Governor Chris Christie that he didn’t want Kean Jr. to get the post again. Kean Jr. says he wants to work with Christie…
Newly-elected Lower Township Third Ward Councilman Erik Simonsen received his oath of office the day after the Nov. 5 election from Lower Township Clerk Julie Picard while Lower Township Manager Mike Voll held a Bible. Simonsen will receive his oath of office again in a public ceremony with his family at Township Council’s Nov. 18…
Former Millville standout sports star Mike Trout got another award this week. Trout was awarded his second silver slugger, given to the best hitter at each position in both leagues in the MLB. The local star hit for a .323 batting average, 27 home runs, and 97 RBI. He is the only player in American…
Students at Rutgers University are learning a lot more about Bruce Springsteen this year. Rutgers Today, the online news site for the school reports that the university is offering a class on the Springsteen religious lyrics. Its apart of a classes offered to first year students that only offers one credit. All of the classes…
Lower Township Building Inspector Jason Dilworth has been promoted to Deputy Construction Official following certification from the state Department of Community Affairs. To receive his construction official license, Dilworth documented his 10 years of experience in the construction industry and completed course work at Atlantic Cape Community College. According to Township Manager Mike Voll, when…
A pedestrian was injured in a vehicle accident in Egg Harbor Township. Police say that Sherry Castro, 42 years of age from Egg Harbor Township, was travelling north on Fire Road when a pedestrian, Joseph Allen (64 years of age from Egg Harbor Township), crossed the road directly in the path of her vehicle. Police…
A new report says that Stone Harbor has the most expensive four-bedroom homes in the entire State of New Jersey. The Star Ledger cites a report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate that puts the average price of a four-bedroom home in Stone Harbor at $1.3 million, which is the sixth-most expensive spot in the country.…
Could the Jersey Shore really see some snow next week? It’s possible, but it won’t stick around for long. The National Weather Service is watching for the possibility of a storm that could impact our region Tuesday night through Thursday next week. The storm may begin as snow on Tuesday night with very cold temperatures…
Another major financial headache for a casino in Atlantic City. The Atlantic Club Casino has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to a statement released by the casino, it will continue to operate while it tries to find a qualified buyer.
Shelia Oliver out, Vince Prieto is in as the new speaker of the New Jersey Assembly. Prieto is from Hudson County and is expected to become the new speaker of the Assembly today. Democrats hold majorities in both the Senate and the Assembly. It’s possible that Tom Kean Jr. could lose his post as Senate…