A man accused in a double homicide appeared in court for the first time on Thursday. Patrick Latko is accused of killing Diana and Ryan Patterson, who were mother and son. Latko is charged with two counts of murder and weapons offenses. Authorities say the two were stabbed to death their home in Hammonton. Bail…
There may be no more free Wednesdays to get on the beach in Sea Isle City. Council is considering a proposal to eliminate the program. Mayor Len Desiderio said he has heard from city business owners that they do not believe it is helping business. Desiderio also noted that free beach tags are provided to…
An acting superintendent has been named in Vineland this week. The school board there named Mary Gruccio to the acting role. Maryann Banks is on medical leave and announced she would be stepping down as superintendent effective April 1. The school board plans on beginning a search for a permanent replacement for the job.
An local football team will be playing for a state championship. Millville will be playing Pennsauken Friday night in the Group IV South title game. The game will be played at Rowan University. The Thunderbolts are playing in a state sectional title game for only the second time in school history.
It is time for Christmas in Courthouse. The annual Middle Township tradition begins with a parade stepping off from the Cape Bank in Cape May Court House. The parade will go down Route 9 towards Mechanic St. and will be followed by the tree lighting. Children’s activities and shopping will take place along Mechanic St.…
The Senate Economic Growth Committee released legislation Senators Paul Sarlo and Jeff Van Drew sponsored to broaden the ability of a small business to challenge bureaucratic rules and regulations it believes are detrimental to business. The measure would clearly delineate the process by which a regulatory appeal would be make, allowing a small business to…
As the temperature continues to fall, state officials are reminding residents that ice and snow must be cleared from their vehicles before heading out onto the roadways. It is a ticketable offense, and police officers issued over 3,000 tickets in the past year. This includes clearing it off the top of the vehicle as well.
An alleged affair is making a high ranking member of state government step down. Maj. Gen. Glenn Rieth has handed in his resignation to Gov. Chris Christie. Rieth is in charge of the New Jersey National Guard. Reports have come out that the woman involved with the affair was a civilian that was serving as…
Legislation sponsored by Senators Raymond J. Lesniak and Jeff Van Drew that would allow licensed casinos in Atlantic City and racetracks throughout the state to operate sports wagering pools on professional and collegiate sporting or athletic events was approved by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. Club CalNeva, a Las Vegas…
New Jersey policyholders who suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Irene damage (Aug. 27 through Sept. 5, 2011) have been given an extension to file the Proof of Loss (POL) form with the insurance company handling their claim. National Flood Insurance officials said that New Jersey policyholders now have 150 days from the date…