Obamacare numbers show just 741 people have selected new health plans in the state. Overall the numbers were disappointing for the Obama administration who were hoping for a bigger turnout. About 22,000 people have filed applications but didn’t select a health plan in the end. These people could have been comparing prices or hit technical…
North Wildwood police say a number of vehicles had tires slashed in the area of Flip Flopz Bar in North Wildwood. Authorities responded around 11 p.m. To this point, no arrests have been made. Police are asking anyone with information to call at 522-2411.
A newly renovated building was shown off in Lower Township. Township officials and Lower Township Chamber of Commerce members attended an opening event at the Millman Community Center Nov. 12. Guests enjoyed a meal prepared in the new kitchen. The large room seats 150 persons at tables and includes a stage and a commercial kitchen.…
A number of South Jersey counties have been granted a federal disaster declaration for agricultural production losses. The declaration cites the combined effects of excessive rain, related flooding, high winds and hail that occurred from May 2013 through September 24th. The counties included were Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem. Congressman Frank…
Lower Township officials are urging caution after a vehicle collided with a trash truck. The accident took place on Halloween. David Lepor, general supervisor of Lower Township Department of Public Works, said the accident took place on a cloudy day ruling out sun glare. He is asking the public to use caution driving near trash…
The Coast Guard towed a disabled catamaran with one person aboard Tuesday after the boat lost steering approximately six miles offshore from Cape May Inlet. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Cape May received a mayday call from the captain of the 44-foot Empire State reporting the boat lost steering, and the man needed assistance. A…
Another poll, a different result. A new Quinnipiac University poll says that Gov. Chris Christie would be in a virtual dead heat with Hillary Clinton if the two run for president in 2016. The poll shows that Christie performs the best in head to head match ups more than any other Republican candidate. The poll…
A YMCA employee in Vineland alleges he was assaulted and robbed. Luis Navarro was arrested and charged with Kidnapping, Criminal Restraint, Robbery, Weapons Offenses, Possession of a Stun Gun, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft, Theft of Auto, Criminal Mischief & Eluding. Bail was set at $500,000. The victim said he was assaulted with a blunt object…
Among the biggest debates to take place in Trenton coming up is whether illegal immigrants will be paying in-state tuition rates or not. The bill is expected to get a committee vote in the Senate on Thursday and then a full Senate vote on Monday. The Tuition Equality Act, better known as the New Jersey…
It appears official that Don Guardian is the new mayor of Atlantic City. Despite winning the initial vote, the final tally was counted including mail-in ballots and Guardian held an over 400 vote lead over current Mayor Lorenzo Langford. Langford initially conceded the election, but later retracted when he felt he had a chance to…