The Coast Guard rescued two people and their dog inside Shark River Wednesday after their 48-foot boat they were aboard ran aground on the jetty. Rescued were Eddie Fuller, 36 and Nadiein Fresnely, 36. The Coast Guard received a call at approximately 9:35 p.m. over VHF Channel 16 from a crewmember aboard the Nadiein Ann reporting they…
New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez appeared in Ocean City today to talk about the major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Menendez appeared at the Ocean City Music Pier and called again for the federal government to lift the federal liability cap on companies like British Petroleum who are responsible for major environmental disasters. …
It’s possible you could soon play some popular Atlantic C ity casino games on the internet. The New Jersey Senate and Wagering committee has approved legislation today that would allow people to legally bet on casino games on the internet. Some of the games that would be offered include poker and craps. Some experts believe that the…
Vineland city officials are considering an eight-cent increase to the budget. City Council is reviewing a plan that would place the tax rate at $1.34 per $100 assessed valuation. Unless dramatic changes are made, the eight cents appears to be the lowest the city can get the tax rate. Discussions are on-going with unions to…
Huge cuts could be coming to Millville. The Daily Journal reports that the recreation department there may dump a large amount of summer programs in an attempt to find savings in the budget. The commission has said they plan to keep the tax rate unchanged this year and cuts are coming across departments. Programs were…
Federal dollars are coming to Middle Township from the Veteran’s Day storm. Deputy Mayor Nate Doughty informed Coastal Broadcasting that over $200,000 was coming to the township from that storm along for clean up costs and beach replenishment. In total, $186,514 for Beach Dr. $32,613 for beach replenishment at Reeds Beach, $10,800 for debris removal,…
A beach fill project in Sea Isle City has been put on hold after a dredge became broken in Avalon. Avalon’s website says that the dredge “Alaska” has been taken away for repair work, and the dredge “Illinois” has moved to Avalon from Sea Isle City, to continue sand pumping. The “Alaska” had pumped new…
A beach fill project in Sea Isle City has been put on hold after a dredge became broken in Avalon. Avalon’s website says that the dredge “Alaska” has been taken away for repair work, and the dredge “Illinois” has moved to Avalon from Sea Isle City, to continue sand pumping. The “Alaska” had pumped new…
The Judicial Advisory Panel resigned on Wednesday to show their protest to Gov. Chris Christie. Christie decided not to renominate Supreme Court Justice John Wallace and has received some criticism for that move. The seven member panel wrote a letter saying the Christie should have reappointed Wallace and that they were resigning in protest. A…
Democrats will attempt to override a veto by Gov. Chris Christie to stop the “millionaire’s tax.” Senate President Steve Sweeney made public comments on Wednesday that the senate will take a vote on the measure, even though it is unlikely to pass. Democrats have the majority, but would need enough Republican support to have the…