A new report issued by Rutgers University shows the school need to provide more oversight of its athletic programs. Rutgers released a new 38-page report on Monday that investigated the university’s scandal involving men’s basketball coach Mike Rice who was canned after videos surfaced of him hitting and yelling at players. The law firm that…
A man was busted dealing heroin on the Wildwood boardwalk. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of 50-year-old Frank Killino, of Wildwood, who was working at a game located on the boardwalk. Authorities say he was openly distributing heroin. Killino was charged and placed in the Cape May County Correctional Center in…
An assault took place during a home invasion in Bridgeton. Police there say that on Suncrest Avenue early Saturday morning. A 68-year-old man was injured during the assault and was taken to Inspira Medical Center Vineland to be treated. A safe was taken from the home that was later recovered without being broken into. Police…
It isn’t all bad news in Atlantic City. New numbers released on the luxury tax show that things like room stays, alcohol, and show tickets are up about 12 percent in 2012. Officials are using this information to push that non-gaming parts of the resort are a draw. The Atlantic City Alliance was specifically pushing…
A Ventnor man was given 30 years in jail for the murder of a 15-year-old boy. Steven Goff was given the long prison term for the death of Frederick Hart that took place in 1990. During his plea, Goff confessed to the Court that while “in a rage” he stabbed Hart three times – once…
He may be only a teenager, but he is trying to make a difference in Lower Township. Luke Gegan, 17, is the youngest member to ever serve on Lower Township’s Recreation Advisory Board. He said an opening occurred and the board wanted a young person to provide a youthful point of view. Gegan attends school…
Home owners looking to raise their home following Hurricane Sandy may apply for special assistance. Gov. Chris Christie announced a $100 million program to span nine counties. Under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Elevation Program, eligible applicants can receive reimbursement of up to $30,000 for elevations on existing single-family homes. Locally, Atlantic and Cape…
A kayaking accident has apparently lead to a man’s death. State Police say the incident took place off the coast of Ocean City. Gary Pasternak was found unconscious in the water on Saturday morning. He was later pronounced dead at an area hospital. Police at this time can’t say for sure what caused his death.…
New parking meters have been installed along Atlantic Avenue and local residents are not happy. The Wildwood Leader reports that 130 signatures have been collected to urge borough officials to remove the meters. Residents claim the parking meters are causing beach-goers to park further from the ocean, causing a parking problem on neighborhood streets.
On Sunday a sinkhole was discovered on an Ocean City street at about 2:30 p.m, forcing a small bridge to close on 17th Street. The Ocean City Gazette reports that the hole is about the size of a manhole cover and forced the bridge to be temporarily shut down while repairs were made. County officials…