The traffic signals on Route 47 in Rio Grande at the entrance to the Shoprite Plaza froze and would not change at about 9:30am Thursday morning. Members of the Goshen and Green Creek Fire Police were called in to direct traffic until the lights can be repaired. Expect traffic delays near the problem area.
A doctor could lose his license if he dumps medical waste in the ocean. Legislation sponsored locally by Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matt Milam to strip licenses from medical professionals and medical waste handling companies found guilty of violating the state’s medical waste anti-dumping laws was unanimously approved by the full Assembly. The sponsors said…
After intense thunderstorms hit the area causing power outages for thousands and leaving downed trees & utility poles blocking roadways, Cumberland County officials cleared the last road and officially opened it. Seeley Road, John Dare Road, and Foster Road were all recently opened. The only roads in the area that are still closed are those…
A member of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office got some big news this week. Gov. Chris Christie nominated Executive Assistant Prosecutor Linda Lawhun to be a Superior Court judge. Lawhun has been with the Prosecutor’s office for the past 15 years.
A number of juveniles have been charged in two robberies. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Tartron Watson, Davonne McNair, Rasheed Baldwin Skyes, and Howard Chandler-Smith, were all sentenced for their roles in a Jan. 21 and 22 robbery of Cafe Antonio and Sal’s Market respectively in Bridgeton.
An Ocean City man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to giving ammunition to Nicky Scarfo, Jr. In federal court in Camden, 43 year-old Todd Stark admitted to giving Scarfo and a friend bullets for a 9mm handgun. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in jail and a $250,000 fine.
An unidentified man suffered multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday night on the 500 block of North Kentucky Avenue, in Atlantic City. NBC-40 reports that the shooting occurred around 9:30 Wednesday night. The victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. There have been no arrests in the shooting as police continue their investigation.
There is a possibility you could go ice skating in Wildwood. The City Commission is considering building a synthetic ice rink on Pacific Ave. One of the goals of the current administration during the campaign process last year was to improve the downtown of Wildwood. City officials are not officially commenting on the project at…
A man who was charged on five separate occasions for drinking and driving has posted bail. Anderson Sotomayor posted the $20,000 bail and is currently free. He was only placed in jail most recently after he was found to be in possession of Oxycodone without a prescription. Sotomayor is still awaiting trial on all of…
An attempt to crack down on a safety hazard at an area skate park is going to be made. Galloway officials say too many people are using the park without the proper protection, like a helmet. An ordinance is on the table to help police crack down on violators. Fines could range from $65 to…