A report in this week’s Ocean City Gazette tells a good story about Ocean City High School. Newsweek Magazine included them on their list of the “Best 1,000” public high schools in the nation. The honor was announced at this week’s Ocean City School Board meeting, noting that the high school ranked 780 on the…
The victim of Wednesday night’s collision between a motorcycle and an SUV has been identified. 29 year-old Michael Fulton of Mays Landing was killed when his motorcycle crashed into an SUV head-on on Route 50 near Birch Street in Hamilton Township. The driver of he SUV and two passengers were taken to the hospital for…
After years of planning and speculation, a new hotel is coming to the old Shelter Haven property in Stone Harbor. A ground breaking ceremony was held Thursday for a new complex to be called The Reeds at Shelter Haven. The new bayfront hotel property is located at 96th Street and 3rd Avenue. Officials and business…
A new report says indictments were handed down to four people alleged to be responsible for a kidnapping and robbery. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Jesus M. Rodriguez, Joseph M. Fontanez, Michael D. Smith and Steven R. Harpel will face the charges for the Jan. 23 incident. Police say the men were armed…
A house got in the way of an alleged drunk driver in Upper Township. State Police say the driver, David J. Mayer, was taken to the Shore Memorial Hospital for treatment on non-life-threatening injuries. Police believe Mayer was drunk and driving a high speeds. The accident took place along Route 50. An investigation is continuing…
A major roadway project was officially opened to the public on Thursday. A ribbon cutting was held at the Route 52 Causeway project. The causeway is open to four lanes of traffic for the first time in years. The new causeway will allow vehicles to enter and exit Ocean City, without waiting for a drawbridge.…
Atlantic City Police responded to shots fired inside of a school, but a nine-year-old and an 11-year-old are being detained in the incident. Allegedly shots were fired inside of the Oceanside Charter School bathroom. No one was injured in the incident, but an investigation is continuing into the incident.
The highest ranking Democrat in New Jersey is trying to get more lawmakers on his side, regarding tax cut legislation. Senate President Steve Sweeney would like Democrats to sign onto a tax credit program that would be equal to 10 percent off your property taxes. Some Democrats are saying the state can’t afford a tax…
It was a major step forward for those working minimum wage in New Jersey. A vote was approved in the Assembly to move the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $8.50 per hour. The lower amount is the smallest amount allow under federal law. Gov. Chris Christie has not said whether he would support…
Could pot become legal in New Jersey? Gov. Chris Christie said on Thursday he is not a huge supporter of legislation that would legalize small portion possession of marijuana. The governor did not say outright that he would veto the bill, but did say he would look it over very closely before making any decision.