At its March monthly meeting, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Commission unanimously approved Resolution 11-09, which established an operating budget of $71,661,262 for the Delaware Memorial Bridge, the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, Food Services, Three Forts Ferry Crossing, Police and Administration. The Commissioners also authorized a budget of $6,155,407 to operate the…
Second baseman Luis Castillo has signed a minor league contract with the Phillies and will report to camp as a non-roster invitee, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today. Castillo, 35, was hitting .286 (8-28) with two RBI in 11 games for the New York Mets this spring. Last season with…
New Jersey has two lotteries over $100 million. The Powerball had no winning tickets sold on Saturday and the rollover puts the next jackpot at $101 million. The next drawing will be held on Wednesday. The Mega Millions will draw for $244 million on Tuesday.
A man was trying to climb up a dock ladder but fell between the boat and dock at Layton’s Marina and was stuck. Middle Township Police responded on Sunday afternoon and were able to rescue the man. Police say he was in the cold water for 15 minutes. He was transported to Cape Regional Medical…
Taxes will be going up in Cape May Point. A report by the Cape May County Herald says that Cape May Point officials approved a nearly one-cent tax increase during a meeting on March 10. The new tax rate has been set at 26.1 cents. According to the report, the actual budget is going down…
Three incumbents in Avalon will be seeking reelection. Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi and council members Richard Dean and Charles Covington announced that they will be running for reelection in this May’s election. The group is going to be called “Team Avalon 2011.” “It is once again an honor and a pleasure to seek re-election with…
A new story by the AP says that a Cape May County community ranks among the highest in the country for unemployment rates. Ocean City has the 10th highest, according to a story published on Friday. The high rate can be attributed in part to the seasonal layoffs of shops in the resort.
The chief of Verizon in New Jersey said all telephone rates will remain unchanged for two years. Dennis Bone made that pledge prior to a controversial vote on Monday that could lead to deregulation in the telecommunications industry. Many opponents are concerned that the bill will lead to less services and higher prices. The Star-Ledger…
A new report says a trio got arrested for drugs in Vineland. The Daily Journal reports the arrest came out of the Sheriff’s office. Stanley Garcia and Lani Bertoia were both arrested at a home on Arcadia Place. Raymond Rivera, of South West Boulevard, was also arrested. Garcia and Bertoia were charged with possession of…
An Atlantic City man was sentenced to seven years in a treatment facility for sex offenders for aggravated sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel stated. Camilo Moro-Rojas, 33, a Mexican National, must serve five years, 11 months and six days, or 85-percent of the prison term, prior to being eligible…