A large accident backed up one of the state’s major roadways. Two of three lanes on the New Jersey Turnpike were closed on Wednesday after a seven-vehicle accident. The incident took place near Interchange 7A. State Police say their was six injuries, but none of them are life-threatening. An investigation into the accident is still…
A new agreement has been reached by Gov. Chris Christie and the top two Democrats in Trenton. Senate President Steven Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Shelia Oliver have both backed legislation to change the pension and health benefits system. The Assembly and Senate will vote on the bills next week. The main changes include public workers…
The Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, Friday at 11 a.m. Capt. Brendan C. McPherson will turn over command of the cutter to Cmdr. Gregory H. Magee. Cmdr. Magee graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Ct., in 1994…
A capital program was unveiled during the Cape May County Freeholder meeting on Tuesday The biggest piece of the pie comes from the $15 million project at the Cape May County Jail. The expansion is bringing 24 new cells to the jail. Overcrowding is a problem that has been cited at the jail over recent…
A lawsuit may be filed in the death of an 11-year-old girl. The family of Abiah Jones said they are considering a lawsuit against Morey’s Piers. Early reports said there was no mechanical problem in the ride, but the Jones family said that a ride like that needs restraints. William Morey was on the “Today…
A pregnancy test kit was used inside of a Rite Aid in Millville. Police there say store officials said that two women were inside of a men’s room using the kit, before it had been purchased. The two made it out of the store before police arrived. Police say they are looking for two black…
Cumberland County Democrats are going to need to find a new leader for their organization. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Lou Magazzu said on Tuesday that he would not be seeking reelection as the party chairman. According to the report, he has been the head of the organization since 2002. Democrats in Cumberland…
A $15 million project to enhance the Cape May County Jail is likely to take a big step at the next Cape May County Freeholders meeting. County Administrator Steven O’Connor told Coastal Broadcasting that he expects the Freeholders to approve a bond that will include $15 million for the work at the jail. O’Connor says…
A new report says a woman was nearly abducted in Vineland. The News of Cumberland County reports that two black males allegedly tried to abduct a woman on June 8 as she was walking home from a Hardware store. The woman was able to escape and make a run for it towards her home. The…
BYOB at a nude bar? You can in Sayerville. An appeals court panel ruled 3-0 that Club 35, a gentleman’s club, could participate in BYOB. A lower court ruled that a BYOB ordinance could be enforced selectively. The appeals court said if a town is BYOB, than those rules must apply all over.