More bad news in Cumberland County. A second man has been found to have fungal meningitis. The state health department disclosed the information on Wednesday, a day after it was announced that another Cumberland County man had the same disease. Both men are recovering at this time.
There will be a new trial in a baseball coach that was convicted of sending sexual pictures to boys. The announcement came out of the state appellate court regarding the Belmar coach, Bartholomew “Bart” McInerney. He was previously sentenced to 18 years in jail. The court ruled that the instructions given to the jury were…
It was another losing month for the Atlantic City casinos. New revenue figures were provided by the state for September, which saw a 6.3 percent decrease in gambling revenue. Revel Casino fell to $16.8 million in September, which ranked again ranked eighth. The Golden Nugget was the only casino that posted a year-to-year increase last…
South Jersey residents can expect to see more temporary job opportunities this holiday season according to a new survey. The Hay Group, a Philly-based consultant, says 36 percent of South Jersey retailers are planning to increase their seasonal workforce, compared with 10 percent last year. The survey gave Toys R Us as an example. The toy…
Gamblers in New Jersey who wish to wager on their iPads, smartphones and other mobile devices, got a clearer picture of how to do it on Monday. The NJ Gaming Enforcement Division issued regulations that took effect on Monday, covering gambling on handheld devices on casino property. However, none of the casinos in Atlantic City have…
Police are investigating an apparent homicide that occurred at about 9:30pm Tuesday night in Pleasantville. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office says a body was found in the middle of West Ashland Avenue, after reports of multiple gunshots. Neighbors reported that a truck was observed leaving the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call in anonymously to…
Eyewitnesses said it was like a scene from a movie as they watched emergency crews respond to an accident involving two school buses and another vehicle Tuesday in Atlantic City. Police reported that 25 students were injured in the collision, suffering minor head and neck injuries. The accident occurred on Arctic Avenue at the corner of…
The first presidential debate did a lot for Mitt Romney. The Republican challenger for president has gained in the polls and excited members of his own party. Coastal Broadcasting spoke with Cape May County GOP Chairman Mike Donohue, who said that Republicans are more excited for their candidate, Romney, than Democrats are about President Barack…
A national health scare has made an appearance in New Jersey. State health officials confirm that a 70-year-old Cumberland County man has been diagnosed with fungal meningitis. The illness has been linked to 100 sickness and nine deaths in the country. The victims received a contaminated steroid shot with symptoms showing up a week to…
Most expect Gov. Chris Christie will, but he won’t say for sure. Christie was asked on Tuesday whether he plans on running for reelection next year. The Republican governor has yet to officially say he is coming back to run, but has hinted at times he needs a job. Christie beat then incumbent Jon Corzine…