If a proposed budget in Cumberland County holds firm, there will be no tax increase to its residents. A budget was passed on first reading on Tuesday that included no hike. The budget introduction was held back because of the sale of the Cumberland Manor. A public hearing must still be held on the $126…
A possible shooting is being investigated in Bridgeton. The incident is being looked at around East Avenue S and Willow Street. Authorities have yet to confirm the details surrounding the alleged incident. The shooting is believed to have taken place just after midnight. More details should be released later today.
Online gambling might be illegal in New Jersey, but it is taking place. U. S. Attorney Paul Fishman announced the arrest of 14 people involved in the online ring. The group had connections with the Genovese organized crime family. The defendants could face up to 20 years in jail in convicted.
Gov. Chris Christie is helping to show Mitt Romney the money. A fundraiser was held in New York City that helped net $5 million for the campaign of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Christie was assisting on a recent swing that is expected to bring in about $15 million total. The top price was $25,000…
A former Dennis Township resident will be playing this weekend for Notre Dame as they play in the Final Four for an NCAA Division I national championship in lacrosse. Brian Cunniff reports in the Gazette that Bobby Smith will be competing this weekend in Foxboro, Mass, for a national title against three other schools. Smith…
A special presentation was made on Tuesday at the Cape May County Freeholder’s meeting. Mechele “Shelley” Forsman was honored as Teacher of the Year and will now be considered for selection as NJ State Teacher of the Year. Forsman teaches language arts to eighth graders in the Upper Township Middle School and has been teaching…
A contract has been awarded to extend the asphalt bike path in Middle Township. Asphalt Paving Corp. will be paid $299,000 for Phase III of the bike path, which will extend the bike path from Shellbay Avenue to Indian Trail. The cost of the project will be covered by a NJ Department of Transportation grant.
Good news on Tuesday from the National Association of Realtors; home and condo sales in Cape May and Atlantic Counties were up by 17 percent over last year. In Cape May County, 290 homes were sold through MLS listings for the month, up by 43 over last April. Nationwide, April sales were up by 3…
The layoffs could be back on in Wildwood. Coastal Broadcasting can confirm that city officials are looking into the possibility of a layoff play for this year if the budget numbers don’t work out in the city’s favor. Wildwood still hasn’t introduced a budget as it waits to hear from the state whether they will…
Gold shops take note…you may soon have to hold any product you bring in. Lower Township has passed an ordinance on first reading that would create a 10 day holding period for purchases made by the gold shop. They would have to hold onto the product during that time before anything can be done with…