Local Democrats are beginning the steps to try and bounce back from a very tough election cycle. State Senator Jeff Van Drew met with Middle Township Democrats last week as the group tries to bounce back from its defeat during the last election cycle. Tim Donohue won the election and took the seat that Nate…
It will still be free to go to beaches in Sea Isle City on Wednesday. The Press of Atlantic City reports that council has made a decision there to keep the free Wednesday practice in the city, with the hopes of letting more people know about it. The report says that seasonal beach tags will…
Veterans will have more options for medical services beginning this week. A new VA clinic is going to be opened up in Northfield on Monday. A ribbon cutting will take place Monday afternoon with Congressman Frank LoBiondo among others. Replacing the Ventnor clinic, this 10,000 square feet facility on a single level offers expanded outpatient…
The ride was short, the sentencing was much longer. A man who led police on a chase while under the influence was given six years in jail before the weekend. Shaun P. Jones, of Millville, received the sentencing in Gloucester County. Jones told police he has consumed 18 bags of heroin on the same day…
A leisurely walk home ended with a terrible attack on a man. Millville Police say that Latif Ali was stabbed four times by a pair of men. The 51-year-old man was asked for change by the two before the attack began. Ali was taken to the Cooper University Medical Center for treatment and has since…
The days of free beach access in Wildwood may be coming to an end. The Wildwood Commission is set to discuss the issue of beach fees during its Jan. 11 meeting. The agenda suggests that the issue would be discussed to be placed on a referendum. Wildwood first brought the issue to light last July…
A showdown could take place this year regarding gay marriage. Democrats in both houses of New Jersey government are planning to make the announcement this week that during the next legislative session, they will be pushing for legislation to approve gay marriage. Gov. Chris Christie would have to sign off the measure and has been…
Lawmakers are being called to Trenton on Tuesday to hear Governor Chris Christie deliver his annual “State of the State” address. Christie will deliver the address to the 215th session of the legislature and to the public. Christie is expected to outline various achievements and progress during his first two years in office. The address…
Atlantic City Police cars can now patrol casino parking garages if they choose to do so. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford that tried to ban his police from patrolling casino parking garages. Langford had issued an executive order back in…
Tragedy in Margate to begin the weekend. City officials confirm that two people were killed during a house fire on the second floor of a home in the resort early Saturday morning. The two victims were trapped by smoke and flames in the second floor of the home. Firefighters may their way inside the building,…