A brand new day will be celebrated each year in New Jersey, and it pays tribute to former local corrections officer Fred Baker. Acting Governor Kim Guadagno signed a new bill into law Tuesday that designates every July 30th as “Corrections Officer Day” in New Jersey. The bill was drafted in the memory of Baker,…
It will be very hot, even at the beaches, on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has posted a Heat Advisory for all of Cape May County on Wednesday from 11am until 8pm. The hottest day of the week will bring temperatures along the beaches to the mid 90s with a heat index of at least…
A blown transformer knocked out power to about 2000 residents near Cape May Court House on Tuesday. Middle Township Police confirm that the transformer blew out on Dias Creek Rd. A majority of those without power were in Middle Township, though Atlantic City Electric also reported a few hundred without power in Lower Township as…
Here is something new, people are collecting pension checks they aren’t entitled to. State Comptroller Matthew Boxer’s latest findings show that hundreds of paid professionals worked since 2008 who were independent contracts. A recent state law said those people were not eligible to get into the pension system. The report also notes abuses at the…
Help is coming to clean up after the recent storm activities in South Jersey. Starting Saturday, July 21st, 2012 volunteers are coming to help disabled, handicapped, and elderly county residents clean up their yard from debris left over from the recent Super Derecho Wind Storms that hit our area. If you have a disability, or…
Cumberland County officials are warning residents to be careful of a recent outbreak. The State Department of Health and Senior Services reports that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that there are 6 ongoing multistate outbreaks of human Salmonella infection linked with exposure to small turtles or their environments. Seven (7)…
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…