Multiple sources have reported that the Philadelphia Phillies have added a veteran hitter to their bench. The Phils will sign Washington Nationals left-handed outfielder Laynce Nix, who will most likely platoon in left field with right-hander John Mayberry Jr. This means that Raul Ibanez might not return to the Phillies next season.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that two of the resort’s casinos actually turned a profit for the third quarter of this year. The new Golden Nugget Casino made a net profit of $700,000 for the quarter, while the Tropicana Casino’s gross profits were up by 17 percent. According to the report, the 18 new…
On Saturday, the St. Joseph Wildcats won another NJSIAA State Title in high school football. St. Joe beat St. Mary of Rutherford 51-0 at the College of New Jersey to win the state Non-Public I title. Head coach Paul Sacco’s team outscored their opponents this season 474-19, allowing no touchdowns to be scored against them…
The U.S. Postal Service is expected to announce major cuts in mail service by early next spring that would affect first-class mail delivery. Roughly one half of the mail-processing centers across the country will be closing, which will turn next-day delivery of first-class mail into two or three days. Nearly 100,000 employees could be losing…
According to the Press of Atlantic City, state police identified the victim of Friday’s house fire in Buena Vista Township. Police say Brendan Gormley, 24, died in a fire that broke out at 6:40 p.m. Friday in Richland. The report says Gormley’s parents were home at the time and his mother was hospitalized but his father…
An 88-year-old Atlantic City woman was killed Saturday afternoon after being struck by two vehicles. Police identified the victim as Bu Do Jo, who was struck by a taxi while crossing Pacific Avenue near Ocean Avenue. Jo was then struck by a jitney. Authorities located the cab driven by 53-year-old Jean Sene, who left the…
It’s expected to be a difficult week for former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine. Corzine is expected to testify before a congressional committee this week after being subpoenaed earlier this month. Corzine is expected to discuss the collapse of MF Global, a futures firm that collapsed under Corzine’s watch on October 31st. Corzine is scheduled…
Friday night was a busy night for Santa throughout Cape May County. A huge parade was held in the Wildwoods Friday evening as Santa was welcomed to the community during an island wide celebration. And in Middle Township, Santa was welcomed during a big parade in that community on Friday night as well. During that…
It was a huge win for the Holy Spirit football team on Friday night. Donta Pollock rushed for 265 yards as Holy Spirit smothered Camden Catholic 51-7 to win the Non Public II championship at the College of New Jersey. Camden Catholic was the top seed going into the game. Spirit has now won back…
A 23 year old man is dead after a fire raced through his home on Friday evening. Police the say man died in a home located on Tereck Road in the township; firemen spent more than four hours fighting the blaze. Heavy black smoke was billowing from the home at the height of the fire.…