Money has been released in New Jersey to help homeless veterans. U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Frank R. Lautenberg announced that the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has awarded over $2.7 million in homeless prevention grants to New Jersey non-profit community agencies. These awards were granted through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)…
A change has come to the governing board of the Delaware River and Bay Authority. Shirley R. Wilson of Seaville took her oath of office on Tuesday. Succeeding Susan Atkinson DeLanzo, Commissioner Wilson will serve a term that extends to July 1, 2016. She was confirmed by the New Jersey State Senate on June 28.…
A fire severely damaged a home in Erma on Tuesday. An investigation is on-going into the incident that took place on the 800 block of Towerview Road. Authorities say no injuries were reported in the blaze. No cause has yet been announced.
A new report says a fight has started over $1.5 million. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Golden Nugget is suing for the money won from mini-baccarat, because cards were not shuffled properly. Some of the 14 winners have not been paid yet as well. The casino does not believe the people should…
They like the job he is doing, but they don’t think he should be vice-president. A new Quinnipiac University poll says Gov. Chris Christie should not run with Mitt Romney by a 53 to 40 percent margin. His job approval remains high with 54 percent approving of the job he is doing. The poll also…
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for South Jersey and that has caused concern for Atlantic City Electric. The power utility is asking customers to conserve energy as the heat index is predicted to go above 100 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday. In spite of the warning, the company does expect power supply to…
The movement to bring the public safety building back to township hall took another step on Monday in Lower Township. The public safety committee released its findings to the Lower Township Council and said that it believed that the building should be moved. Many in town feel the current building is a “white elephant,” because…
It was a last minute decision, but Middle Township has itself a plan to implement more affordable housing. A deadline loomed at midnight on Monday night to get a plan ratified, or lose dollars to the state. Middle Township Committee approved a project by Conifer Development. The township had been seeking an extension by the…
A couple was robbed in Atlantic City on Monday morning. Atlantic City police are looking into the incident that involved a knife being pulled. Police say two black suspects allegedly took from the Bergen County couple. An investigation is on-going and police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 652-1234. The incident took…
A man was shot in Bridgeton over the weekend. Authorities are investigating the shooting that took place just before midnight on Sunday. The unidentified 20-year-old was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The shooting took place on York St. Police are asking anyone with information to contact 856-451-0033.