A family escaped a fire in their home on Monday night in Vineland. NBC-40 reports that a fire broke out just before 10:30pm on the 400 block of East Forest Grove Road in Vineland. Nine people fled the home, amidst flames and heavy smoke coming from the attic and first floor. No injuries were reported…
A former Holy Redeemer nurse has died after a long bout with cancer. Sister Mary Anne McDonagh died on Monday at the age of 73. McDonagh was a nurse and sister of Holy Redeemer Visiting Nurse Agency for 54 years. She was also ran the organization’s food bank in Middle Township.
Cape May County Sheriff Gary Schaffer has requested $12,000 for a new video surveillance system for his officers. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Schaffer has requested tiny cameras to be worn on the bodies of officers while dealing with inmates. The system would be used to reduce frivolous laesuits filed by inmates.
It will be a chance for friends and family to remember the life of an influential member of Atlantic City. Funeral services will be held on Friday for Dennis Gomes. Services will be held at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in Atlantic City. Gomes was the CEO of Resorts Atlantic City, and was involved heavily…
What does the state want to do with its non-violent offenders? Some discussion has been had about allowing them out of the jails and to go through treatment programs. Gov. Chris Christie has told the media that he will fully outline his plan this week. Lawmakers, as well as Christie, have felt it would allow…
Towns could soon be losing out on valuable dollars if they don’t share services. Senate President Steve Sweeney’s bill passed a key committee on Monday. A study is going to be done, if the bill becomes law, and look for places were taxpayer dollars could be saved through sharing of services. The town could then…
The state will be very split in the next snow storm. Snow and freezing rain will be hitting the northern part of state beginning on Wednesday, but Ocean County and south should see just rain. Temperatures in Atlantic City will dip to just 34 degrees on Tuesday night but bounce back up in the 40’s…
Lashings on a small child is the last thing you’d expect when working a preschool. Employees at the ABC Learning Center were forced to do this on Monday. Millville Police investigated and charged the mother with child abuse after the child had visible belt marks. Freda D. Webster, 37, was released on her own recognizance.…
Police have released the name of the young man who was killed Sunday night on the Black Horse Pike in EHT while riding his bike. The victim was 19 year-old Patrick Dutton of Mays Landing, who was riding home on his bicycle after working at the local ShopRite just after 6:30pm on Sunday. Dutton was…
Police continue their search for a suspect in the shooting of 44 year-old Daniel Trinidad, Sunday night on the first block of Church Street in Bridgeton. Officials have identified a person of interest in the shooting, and are looking for 24 year-old Jose Ferrer, who they believe may intend to flee to Florida. Anyone with information on Ferrer’s…