A Middle Township man has been busted for possession of child pornography. The investigation was opened after Detectives received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Robert Phillips (44) of the Presidential Trailer Park was charged in the incident. He was lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Center on…
A pair of bills to have illegal immigrants pay in-state tuition rates passed through an Assembly committee. The measure would allow for students to pay the rate only if they have the equivalent of a high school diploma and have been in the state for the past three years. The student would also sign papers…
Legislation has moved forward to move the general election date in the state for this year only. The Assembly budget committee passed a measure that would lead to the general election being held on Oct. 16, the date of the special election for the U.S. Senate. Democrats are upset Christie scheduled the special election when…
Preliminary Work Maps have been introduced for Monmouth, Hudson, Atlantic and Ocean counties. New Jersey property owners with questions about National Flood Insurance Program rates now have a helpline to call to get the most up-to-date information. The number is 877-287-9804 for people who need information about their flood insurance rates based on the newly…
The state’s biggest education union has new leadership. Edward J. Richardson will become the sixth executive director in the 160-year history of the 200,000-member New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), following his June 14 appointment by the NJEA Executive Committee. Richardson, 51, an NJEA staff member for the past 19 years, will succeed current Executive Director…
Over $1 billion combined has been handed out to state residents through FEMA grants approved for individuals and households and SBA disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and businesses. Many parts of the state are continuing to recover from Hurricane Sandy and not all local businesses are reopened either. Individuals can check on the status…
It was a chance to say “thank you” to a man who has served the community in Lower Township for so many years. Police Chief Brian Marker will retire on July 1 and was recognized at the Lower Township Council meeting on Monday. The township already has its succession plans in order as Captain William…
It was the first day on the job for new Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann. Hermann started her new job on Monday where she replaced Tim Pernetti following the Mike Rice scandal. Hermann comes with her own baggage, being accused of being an abusive coach 16 years ago as a college volleyball coach. The school…
On Monday the “We Check For 21” program officially kicked off in Cape May County. Training and information seminars were hosted by the freeholder board and former Cape May County Sheriff and current N.J. State Parole Board Chairman James Plousis was the guest speaker. Plousis originated the program as sheriff 21 years ago and since…
The New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee approved a proposal to bring horse racing to the beaches of Atlantic City in October. Sponsors of the bill want a two-day race event to coincide with Columbus Day weekend and be held on the beach with a 50-horse field. The race would be run in a format similar…