The chairman of the Philadelphia Phillies has passed away at the age of 72 following a battle with cancer. The Phillies announced that David Montgomery passed away this morning. Montgomery was at the helm of the Phillies when the team moved to Citizens Bank Park.
A pedestrian was killed early this morning on the eastbound lanes of the Atlantic City Expressway. State Police say the unidentified person was struck and killed by a passing vehicle that left the scene of the accident in Winslow Township. Eastbound lanes have reopened following the accident.
A fire caused significant damage to a retail shop today at Historic Smithville. Through the Looking Glass suffered major damage to the second floor of the building courtesy of a fire this morning. The store is located next to a railroad station.
A single point of entry and exit arrives at the Superior Courthouse in Cape May Court House effective Monday. County officials say modern screening stations have been added to the open lobby area as a security precaution. The current entrance at the rear of the building will be used for both entry and exit.
A 59 year old woman from Vineland lost her life Tuesday night during a motor vehicle accident in the city. Police say Maria Acevedo was killed when her car went off the roadway and hit a utility pole. The accident occurred on South Main Road in Vineland.
The Middle Township girls’ lacrosse team continued a terrific season with a 20-5 win over Atlantic City on Tuesday. Middle improved to 13-1 on the season; Maddie Barber collected her 200th career assist, and added three goals. For more, see Brian Cunniff’s story on CoastSportsToday.com.
Once again, no winners in the Mega Millions lottery jackpot. The estimated top prize for Friday night’s drawing is now $295 million. The numbers drawn Tuesday night were 3, 6, 34, 54, 63, and 19
The annual Police Unity Tour bicycle event will leave New Jersey this Friday for its eventual destination of Washington, DC on Sunday. The tour raises money for the National Law Enforcement Memorial which remembers those police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Governor Phil Murphy has signed new legislation designed to better protect domestic animals in the Garden State. The new laws make it easier for law enforcement officers to rescue animals whose lives are in danger. Supporting the bills were local assemblymen Bruce Land and Matt Milam.
Conductors were assigned to the closed Atlantic City Rail Line and were even paid overtime for showing up to the job. Reports say the conductors were working long hours at train stations serving as “ambassadors” to inform people the trains were not running. NJ Transit records show over $164,000 in overtime pay alone.