Two of the men involved in the failed attempt to sink a fishing boat for insurance money were sentenced Tuesday in federal court. Christopher Martin of Wildwood, and Erik James of Middle Township, both 40 years-old, each recieved a 30-month prison term. The men were part of an insurance fraud sceme for $400,000 when they attempted…
A highly debate ordinance will get further review in Lower Township. A meeting has been set up for April 19 in front of the township’s planning board regarding outdoor boilers. Public comment will be taken at that time and a recommendation will be made to council regarding overturning the ordinance. The law states that no…
Two parents were arrested in abuse to their children. Egg Harbor Township Police were called regarding suspicious injuries to two twin infant girls that were brought to the AtlantiCare Regional Hospital, City Campus. Police did an investigation and found one infant with life threatening injuries that included a traumatic head injury, fractured arm and multiple…
Residents in Upper Township are being warned. A rabies attack took the life of a dog. Mayor Richard Palumbo told Coastal Broadcasting that residents should make sure that their pets have proper vaccinations. In this case, the dog did not have the proper shots and was left vulnerable following the attack. Palumbo also suggested that…
One of the last remaining artifacts from the World Trade Center is coming to Stone Harbor. An agreement was signed off on during the Tuesday council meeting which would ensure that the artifact will be brought to the borough. Avalon picked up an artifact last year. Stone Harbor has a history with the events of…
Wondering where those America Express gift cards are in the store? Well they are no longer going to be available for purchase in the state. The company has decided to pull out of the state because of a new state law that will require companies to return the funds not redeemed to the state after…
Gov. Chris Christie met with the Israel President on Tuesday. Christie visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and followed it up with diplomatic meetings. Christie has been getting a history of historical moments from the Bible and the people of Israel. The governor will be visiting Christian Quarter and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on…
A guilty plea was entered in a case involving a dead 15-year-old. Anthony Scaltrito, a retired Hammonton detective, plead guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident. The man turned himself into Hamilton Township Police after fatally striking Justin Montgomery, of Hammonton, and leaving the scene of the accident. He is going…
A case out of New Jersey made national news this week in front of U.S. Supreme Court. In a 5-4 ruling, the court ruled anyone in a detention center can be stripped search without probable cause. Albert Florence claimed it was a civil rights breach, but the court said that corrections officers had the right…
Number never lie. A majority do not support the merger of Rutgers and Rowan University. Rowan University was set to be taken over by Rutgers from a decision made by Gov. Chris Christie. The Rutgers-Eagleton Poll shows that 59 percent of voters do not favor the proposed take over. The plan is scheduled to take…