A child safety event was a success in Middle Township. Police there said over 100 D.N.A. kits were completed for parents and children, and a number of child safety seat inspections were done. The weather caused the event to be inside at the Clarence Davis Sports Complex but was successful.
The Cape May County Library Commission announced today that all locations of the Cape May County library system will be closed on Friday, April 29, 2011 for staff training. The Commission apologizes for any inconvenience. No fines will be charged that day. For additional information, please call 463-6350 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
A north Jersey prison guard has admitted to illegally smuggling drugs into a jail. Attorney General Paula Dow announced that Luis S. Roman, 47, of Avenel, pleaded guilty to racketeering and official misconduct in Middlesex County Superior Court. Under the plea agreement, the state will recommend that Roman be sentenced to 14 years in state…
A new poll says that most state residents would support sports gambling in the state. The data was complied by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind poll. 53 percent of those polled said they would support the referendum. Lawmakers plan to have a referendum placed on the November ballot to legalized sports betting in order to advance…
A Friday shooting in Bridgeton has a suspect. The News of Cumberland County reports that police have issued a warrant to arrest Isiah L. Thomas in Bridgeton. A 17-year-old and a 15-year-old were shot on Friday night. Police say that police are searching for Thomas. Anyone with information is asked to contact (856) 451-0033.
Trucks could bring in additional revenue to the state. The Star-Ledger reports that the state is looking at allowing trucks on the Garden State Parkway north of Exit 105. Trucks are not allowed on that part of the roadway heading north, but it could bring additional toll revenue to New Jersey. A feasibility study is…
An accident early Sunday morning resulted from drunk driving according to police. Lower Township Police say the collision of a 1991 Chevy work van and a 2002 Chevy Blazer had two people entrapped in the blazer. The van was operated by Jarred Matthews who crossed into the opposite lane of traffic and hit a vehicle…
On Sunday over 200 people participated in the tenth annual “Patti McWalk”, which began at Lucy the Elephant in Margate City. Participants walked along the beach from Lucy to the Margate Fishing Pier and back. The fundraiser has raised more than $100,000 for the South Jersey Cancer Fund over the past ten years, according to…
A $1.2 million road repair contract was handed out during the Cape May County Freeholder meeting last week. South State, of Bridgeton won the work. Portion of Tuckahoe Rd. in Upper Township, Woodbine-Belleplain Rd. in Dennis Township, Courthouse-South Dennis Rd. in Middle Township, and Stone Harbor Blvd. in Middle Township will all be getting some…
An injury has helped an area baseball player get called back up. Darren Ford has rejoined the San Francisco Giants after Andres Torres was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an Achilles’ injury. Ford is a graduate of Vineland High School and will likely serve as a defensive replacement and pinch runner for the…