It’s debate week in the Second District congressional race. Democratic frontrunner Jeff Van Drew will debate republican Seth Grossman at Stockton University Wednesday night. Polls give Van Drew a double digit lead over Grossman in the race to replace the retiring Frank LoBiondo.
Keep an ear on the Accu Weather forecast this week for any effects from what will become Hurricane Michael. Michael could be a Category 2 hurricane when it visits near the Florida panhandle on Wednesday, and the quick moving storm may bring some wind and rain to our region on Thursday. Cape May County remains…
Two people were killed, and two injured in a crash on the Garden State Parkway early Sunday morning. State Police say the accident occurred in the southbound lanes of Galloway Township near milepost 42.1. A Nissan Sentra went off the roadway, struck trees, and burst into flames. The driver and a 20 year old man…
Five Sleepy’s bedding stores will be closing in the Garden State as a result of Mattress Firm filing for bankruptcy. Four of the five stores are located in northern New Jersey; the fifth, in Hammonton. Mattress Firm has more than 3,200 stores in all but one state.
Columbus Day in New Jersey means the shutdown of most government and school services in our area. There will be no mail delivery today, and many schools and local governments in our region are closed for business. The State’s Motor Vehicle Commission offices are also closed.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Avalon for 52 year old Kevin McFarlane, who passed away last Wednesday from an overdose. McFarlane was from Scotland, and was an all-American in soccer before having a professional career with four different teams. A funeral mass will be held at St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, Maris Stella…
There were no winners in the Powerball lottery jackpot on Saturday night, which makes the top prize for Wednesday’s drawing at $282 million. The winning numbers drawn on Saturday were 1, 22, 27, 53, 67, with the red Powerball at 15. The cash value for Wednesday’s drawing is $161 million.
An 88 year old woman is recovering from injuries she suffered when her car wound up in a marsh near Atlantic City on Saturday morning. Police say the accident involved a rollover near Route 40. Two occupants were able to escape, but the woman remained trapped inside until she was rescued.
Republican United States Senate candidate Bob Hugin supports the appointment by the Senate of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. Hugin insists that the FBI report should be released to the public for inspection. Kavanaugh was sworn in to the court on Saturday night.
A paraglider crash landed on the Wildwood beachfront Saturday and was critically injured in the accident. The Wildwood Fire Department reports that the crash occurred at the Spencer Avenue beach, and the man in the paraglider was unconscious. He was transferred to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center city division. A helicopter was called to transport…