Officials in Atlantic County say an off duty corrections officer shot and killed a robbery suspect Thursday night in Pleasantville. Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel says 20 year old Richard Roe and another man were involved in a robbery, and Roe, an Atlantic City resident, was shot dead. He was gunned down by a corrections…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is spending his Friday at the National Governor’s Conference in Utah. Christie is scheduled to be the first speaker among many at the conference. He is expected to talk about his very controversial cuts to public employees’ health and pension benefits. Governors are expected to gather and talk about ways…
The Borough of Wildwood Crest has installed five new benches on the Beach Pier at Heather Road for the public’s enjoyment. The benches, which were assembled and put in place by the borough’s Department of Public Works, are located on the deck of the pier closest to the ocean. Formerly the Wildwood Crest Fishing Pier,…
Visitors to the Jersey Shore this weekend will enjoy perfect weather for the middle of July. The National Weather Service says there is zero chance for any rain this weekend with sunshine in the forecast, low humidity, and daytime highs in the low to mid 80s. Nighttime temperatures will remain in the 60s. The next…
A fatal traffic accident on the Garden State Parkway snarled traffic on Thursday evening in central New Jersey. State Police confirm that one person was killed and several others injured when two cars collided on the southbound Parkway lanes near Middletown Thursday night. A guard rail reportedly went through the windshield of one of the…
Another big crowd is expected in Ocean City Saturday evening for the annual “Night in Venice”boat parade. City officials expect fewer boats to be in the parade this year due to fewer boats being in the water for economic reasons, but a strong turnout is still expected. The boat parade will start one hour later…
The Ocean City Council has banned the possession or use of high powered laser pointers. Council passed a measure that would prohibit anyone from using the laser pointers in the resort. Some people have bought the pointers and pointed the laser beam at aircraft, which can be a major hazard for pilots. Fines of up…
The major entertainment park in Wildwood Crest is getting a lit sign that says, “Centennial Park” on it. Wildwood Crest Deputy Mayor Joyce Gould told Coastal Broadcasting that the sign placement could take place by as early as Sept. Money from the centennial drive in Wildwood Crest will help pay for the identification, which will…
A shooting took place in Pleasantville on Thursday and one person is confirmed injured. The Press of Atlantic City is reporting that incident took place before 9 p.m. It is unclear how serious the injuries were. The location of the shooting was reported to be East West Jersey Avenue and Hampden Court. Details are limited…
The state museum is going to honor one of the most significant events in the history of the United States. A 9/11 exhibit is going to open at the New Jersey State Museum and will be there for one year, according to Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, who made the announcement Thursday. It will also be…