Internet gaming looks like it has the support to move forward in New Jersey. After Gov. Chris Christie conditionally vetoed the measure to get a couple of minor tweaks, a number of key Democrats in Trenton said on Monday they are committed to moving the bill forward with the changes to get it passed. Senator…
The operation of New Jersey’s red light camera system continues to be tweaked. On Monday the N.J. Assembly Transportation Committee will consider reforms to the system, such as increasing the length of yellow lights. The reforms are based on complaints that current yellow light durations are ineffective and leave people stuck in intersections. The red light camera system was…
An arrest has been made in the case of two dead bodies found in a shallow grave in Buena Vista Township Friday evening. 6-ABC News is reporting that 28-year-old Yusef Ibrahim was arrested late Sunday afternoon in Bayonne, NJ, in connection with the case. Investigators are questioning the suspect and charges have not yet been filed.…
A former teacher at Wildwood High School passed away at age 71 on Saturday. John “Jerry” Mueller was the chair of the Wildwood H.S. Math Department for 20 years, and served on both the Lower Township Elementary School Board and Lower Cape May Regional School Board. Mueller organized and hosted the Academic Knowledge Bowl on the local cable…
The first homicide of the year in Atlantic City occurred Sunday night at about 7:30p.m. on the 1300 block of Adriatic Avenue. Police report that 25 year-old Tyquinn James, of Atlantic City, was shot to death outside of Mecca Fried Chicken. No arrests have been made at this time, and the incident is under investigation. Anyone with information on the shooting…
Legislation to allow early voting in New Jersey will get consideration on Monday in the Assembly. A similar bill in the Senate was previously approved in committee. The legislation that would permit voters to cast ballots in person at designated polling locations as early as 15 days prior to an election. Early voting would enable…
New Jersey lawmakers are going to attempt to tackle the gun issue. New Jersey Assembly Democrats on Friday unveiled a sweeping new gun violence prevention package to make New Jersey safer by reforming weapons and ammunition sales, improving mental health services, enhancing gun safety, combating illegal gun trafficking and finding ways to boost school security.…
Funeral services are pending for longtime Wildwood boys basketball coach Bernie McCracken, who passed away last week in Florida. Gazette Leader Sports Editor Brian Cunniff reports that news spread quickly through the Wildwoods on Friday about McCracken’s passing. McCracken passed away due to complications from pnemonia. He coached Wildwood High to five CAL championships, four…
Five motor vehicles and a bus were involved in a crash in Egg Harbor Township. Police there say the collision occurred on Tilton Rd between the NAFEC Circle and the Tilton Terrace Mobile Park located in the Cardiff Section of the Township. The driver of the school bus was exiting the circle when the bus…
Some important storm sewer system upgrades are coming to the northwestern section of Wildwood Crest. The Borough Commission met last week and authorized ordinances that will pay for the necessary upgrades. Storm sewer lines will be installed on Lavender and Heather roads, and bulkhead improvements will be made. The money to finance the project comes…