It appeared that Lower Township wouldn’t have fireworks this year, but thanks to local sponsors, it has returned. A number of local businesses and people chipped in $1,000 plus donations to raise enough money for the fireworks to happen this year. The township will hold its show on Monday. The festival will happen from 4…
The trial of Scott Golden continued with a police officer that responded to the scene of the crash explaining what he saw. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Middle Township police Officer John Norton says he smelled burnt marijuana in the vehicle Golden was driving and inside of the ambulance he was pulled into.…
A ruling was handed down on Tuesday that said Ocean City cannot be held responsible for the death of 16-year-old girl on a personal watercraft in 2006. The state appeals court made the ruling in the case where the city was accused of not enforcing their own ordinance. An ordinance is on the books that…
Police are reviewing a surveillance video that shows Michael Vick leaving a restaurant just minutes before a shooting. Multiple reports say that a restaurant near Virginia Beach has handed over the tape to police. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback was at the restaurant celebrating his 30th birthday. Police have said that Vick is not a suspect…
The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have signed goaltender Michael Leighton to a two-year contract extension, according to Club General Manager Paul Holmgren. Per Club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. “We are pleased to have Michael under contract for the next two seasons,” said Holmgren. “Michael came to our team in December last…
The Borough of Woodbine recently awarded a contract for road reconstruction for Scott Avenue to South State Inc., Bridgeton. This reconstruction of Scott Avenue is from DeHirsch Boulevard (County Route 550) to Freidriechstadt Avenue. Scott Avenue serves as an access route to our major industrial/commercial complex. This access route is a heavily traveled corridor for…
A new poll released in advance of the July 4th holiday finds that most state residents consider the preservation and promotion of New Jersey’s Revolutionary War heritage personally important. Many also see New Jersey as one of the more important states involved in the fight for American independence. Key findings from the survey include: Three-in-four…
Within the next month, it is likely that motorists will not have to get a safety inspection for their vehicle. Legislation was passed in the legislature this week would eliminate safety inspections and extend the emissions inspection date for five years on new vehicles. The Asbury Park Press spoke to an Motor Vehicle Commission spokesman…
The City Commission of Millville nixed a plan to sell alcohol by 9 a.m. on Independence Day. A number of bars and liquor stores asked that the city grant them a one-day exemption to sell alcohol beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, because of the large demand and crowds that are expected for the holiday…
Vineland Police are searching for the person who stole about $4,000 worth of equipment from the Landis Intermediate School. Police there say a number of computers and a projector were taken from the school. An investigation is on-going. No suspect information has been released by police. Police say there was some property damage to the…