A major accident claimed a life and disrupted thousands in their commute. State Police confirm that a dump truck driver was killed in the accident on Wednesday on the New Jersey Turnpike. Traffic was being diverted from exit 4 northbound and at exit 9 southbound. The truck hit an abutment that supports the I-195 overpass.…
A state park is going to reopen to the public’s full use this weekend. Parvin State Park will fully reopen on Friday following a major cleanup effort that was required after a violent windstorm swept through the park in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County in late June. More than 2,000 storm-damaged trees were removed and another…
Good news for an Atlantic City fire captain. A jury returned a not guilty verdict in a sexual assault case. Roderick Knox had been under trial for having sex with his foster daughter. The alleged incidents took place back in 2010, but Knox has now been cleared of those charges. He has been suspended without…
Mitt Romney is hoping the performance in the Wednesday night debate does a lot to change people’s perception. New Jersey voters are not too keen on the GOP challenger. A new poll done by Rutgers-Eagleton says that Barack Obama has a 17 point lead. Gov. Chris Christie called the debate very important for Mitt Romney.
According to a report in The Press of Atlantic City, the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office asked Ocean City to save a portion of the Bellevue Hotel after it was deemed to be structurally unsound. Reportedly, the state gave permission to demolish the four-story section of the Bellevue that was clearly in disrepair. However, state officials…
A new chain-link fence had been installed as part of the Ferry Road renovation project and some North Cape May Residents are not happy. They say the fence obstructs the scenic views of the area, including a nearby winery. Officials from the Delaware River and Bay Authority say the fence was built for safety reasons,…
A former Pleasantville resident admitted in court Tuesday that he withheld vital information in the murder/kidnapping case of 19 year-old Nadirah Ruffin in 2011. 43 year-old Ronnie Ruffin, no relation to the victim, made a plea deal with federal prosecutors in the case. He knew that his daughter and nephew were involved in the crime…
The National Weather Service has posted a Dense Fog Advisory for all counties in South Jersey until 10am Wednesday morning. The fog is expected throughout the morning commute. Officials ask that you drive at reduced speeds and use your low-beam headlights only. Be sure to allow extra time to get to your destination this morning…
A reward is now being offered in a woman that has gone missing. Cumberland County Crimestoppers is offering the $1,000 reward for information regarding where Flavia Bautista is. She went missing from her Vineland home over a week ago. Police believe Francisco Mayoral-Bautista, her boyfriend who is unrelated, may be responsible. Anyone with information is…
One local tourism agency got the approval of a good job by the state. The Southern Shore Regional DMO is getting $141,000 in grant money, the second biggest award in the state. The organizations promotes Cumberland and Cape May counties. The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority received $74,835. DMOs work with entertainment venues, restaurants,…