U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo now knows who he will face in November’s congressional elections. Democrats in South Jersey selected Cassandra Shober of Ventnor to run against the veteran congressman in the fall. Shober received more that 5500 votes than her nearest challenger in the three-way race. Shober finished strong in all counties in the district…
A new text service will allow an area police department to get tips from the public. Vineland Police Department is beginning to use Tip411, a program used at other police departments across the country. Someone with information texts 847411 and the keyword VPDTIP and any information they may have. The police can then have a…
Seven people were put in the hospital following a Tuesday accident. The two vehicle collision took place at Maryland Ave. and Route 30 in Atlantic City. Traffic was closed down for about an hour. One of the people brought to the hospital was a baby. Currently the accident is under investigation and no summons have…
A man trying to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease made a stop in Sea Isle City. Lewis Colam is rowing from Miami to New York City. The proceeds from the trip are going to go towards Alzheimer’s Research. The trip is going to take 94 days. Many nights he has been sleeping in his boat,…
A new report says that negotiations are on-going for a budget that would include the millionaire’s tax. The Star-Ledger reports that Democrats are pushing for a millionaire’s tax in the budget to allow for an overall tax cut. Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed the millionaire’s tax in the past and has vowed not to raises…
Its the match up everyone was expecting for the U.S. Senate. State Senator Joe Kyrillos will be facing off against U.S. Senator Robert Menendez this November. Kyrillos easily won the primary battle to become the GOP nominee. Kyrillos is facing a name recognition battle according to a number of state-wide polls. Menendez currently leads in…
A coastal flood warning has been posted for tonight. The warning is in effect from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Despite the lack of wet weather, areas that are typically prone to flooding may flood tonight.
Plans for a fishing pier are moving ahead in Lower Township. Councilman Tom Conrad said the governing body supported the idea on Monday night and more work will be done going forward. Conrad believes the pier would be a great spot for residents and visitors, and the cost could be minimized by some state dollars…
A real police officer is never truly off-duty. A Pleasantville Police Captain Jose Ruiz helped give CPR to a two-year-old, Anthony Alonso on Monday. The child was inside of a vehicle on Ocean Heights Avenue at Swift Drive, in the Bargaintown section of the township. With additional assistance from Egg Harbor Township Police, the child…
A neighborhood watch meeting in North Wildwood will provide extra help to its residents. Free blood pressure and well-being checks will take place. The guest speaker will be Fire Chief Jeff Cole. A North Wildwood Police detective will be present to provide the latest crime trends in the city. It will take place on Tuesday…