Legislation giving county freeholder directors the ability to prevent irresponsible spending and other wayward actions by county authorities has been signed into law by Governor Chris Christie. The law provides county freeholder directors the ability to veto minutes of authority meetings, similar to the veto power already exercised by county executives under the provisions of…
The Vineland School Board is looking for ways to bring down its energy cost. The board there voted in favor of awarding a contract to Tozour Energy Services of King of Prussia, Pa., to assist the district in looking at solar energy possibilities. The school district spends around $4 million in energy per year. The…
A man fell off a roof and was injured on Saturday. Sea Isle City Police say Joseph M. Corter, of Pa., was rushed to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center as a result of his injuries. Police say the man was conscious when he was brought to the hospital, but no details on his condition have…
A new report says a member of the school board in Bridgeton was killed over the weekend. The Press of Atlantic City is reporting that Ronald Bowman was found slain inside of his own home over the weekend. Details are limited at this time, and a full report is expected to be released today by…
The nearly $80 million jackpot in Powerball is likely not going to anyone from New Jersey. A winning ticket was sold in West Virginia for the $79 million jackpot. The winning numbers were, 7, 10, 12, 22, 27 and a Powerball of 26. Meanwhile, no one won the Mega Millions. A new drawing will be…
A Cumberland County man charged on Wednesday night with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, first-degree armed robbery and second-degree burglary, for his alleged Aug. 3 attack on an elderly woman at her Somers Point home, had his initial court appearance this afternoon via video, where he was formally advised of the charges against him, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel…
Sunday will not be a perfect beach day at the Jersey Shore. The National Weather Service says that showers and thunderstorms will be common at the Jersey beaches on Sunday, with the potential for heavy rainfall. Some showers moved through the region overnight, and Sunday afternoon, heavy thunderstorms with lightning are expected. Skies will generally…
The Brendan Borek Memorial weekend concluded in Avalon on Saturday with a major surfing event. Surfers hit the ocean in Avalon on Saturday and participated in the event, which raises money for Cape May County families who are dealing with pediatric cancer. Many businesses in Avalon held special events during the week last week in…
A 33 year old man from Easton, Pennsylvania was injured Saturday night after he fell from a building. Joseph M. Corter fell about 14 feet from a building located at 27 JFK Boulevard in Sea Isle City. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a 9-1-1 call came in at 9:31pm after Corter fell backward…
A 25 year old man from Millville lost his life during an early morning accident in Vineland Saturday morning. Vineland Police say Matthew Giannio was killed at milepost 36.4 on Route 55 before sunrise Saturday. Gianio’s vehicle was heading north on Route 55 when it crossed the highway median and flipped several times. Giannio was…