The state’s highest ranking education official thinks some students shouldbe in class longer and for more days. At a hearing Monday, Schundler noted that the charter school system had students already back in classes and thinks it is a benefit to them. Schundler did not say any specific legislation would be proposed to make a change,…
Governor Chris Christie signed legislation that removes outdated, disrespectful terminology that refers to persons with developmental disabilities from all New Jersey statutes and regulations. The bill, S-1982, eliminates references such as “mental retardation,” “mentally retarded” and “feeble-minded,” replacing the terms with “intellectual disability” or “developmental disability.” All future legislation will encompass these changes. “We live…
Ocean City Police executed search warrants on two businesses and made two arrests for selling counterfeit items. Umar Farooq, of Brigantine, and Michael S. Miller, of Philadelphia, were both charged with trademark counterfeiting and criminal simulation. The items seized included Coach, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. Over 700 pieces of jewelry and 40 handbags were seized in the…
The man brought in for questioning in the death of a Del Haven man has been charged with murder. Frederick Gene Marr was charged on Monday in the death of Ronald Curry Sr. Marr has been charged with one count of murder and one count of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Bail…
A vehicle with only one headlight working was pulled over by Lower Township Police. When police approached the vehicle, the driver made off on foot. Police chased and arrested Michael Bradley in the Villas section of the township. The Wildwood Crest resident was found with a strong odor of alcohol beverage on him. Bradley was…
The Galloway Township man who allegedly threw his infant daughter from the Driscoll Bridge on the Garden State Parkway in February was indicted today by a state grand jury on charges of murder, kidnapping, attempted murder and other crimes, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced. According to Director…
According to an online report by the Press of Atlantic City, it’s very possible a popular restaurant in Sea Isle City will be in open in 2011 afterall. The owners of Busch’s seafood restaurant in Sea Isle City say a deal with a developer that would have resulted in the restaurant closing this year has…
A commissioner in Cape May Point has resigned from office. Commissioner Joseph Nietubicz made the announcement on Friday. In a statement, Mayor Carl Schupp said, “He has developed and maintained the borough website, borough legislative manual, and issues his own informational newsletter, The Point Is. The borough is lossing a true contributor to the welfare…
The time to purchase WWE tickets for the show in Wildwood is now. Wildwoods Convention Center officials say a large amount of tickets have been purchased, but some good seats still remain for those who act fast. Tickets can be purchased at the Wildwoods Convention Center box office or at ticketmaster.com. You can also win…
Mayor William Pikolycky is pleased to announce that the Borough of Woodbine has submitted applications to the New Jersey Department of Transportation Local Municipal Aid Program for four projects, totaling $2,445,425. Two will be for road reconstruction, the third is bikeway upgrades (widening and resurfacing), and the fourth as an additional phase embellishing on the…