BLOOMBERG: GOLDEN NUGGET, CAESARS CONSIDERING MERGER
Caesars Entertainment Corporation is reportedly considering a merger with Golden Nugget. Bloomberg reports that the merger talks have begun with Golden Nugget approaching Caesars about the deal.
COAST GUARD RESCUES THREE PEOPLE STRANDED IN DELAWARE BAY
The United States Coast Guard rescued three people who were stranded on a skiff in the Delaware Bay on Wednesday. The boat ran aground in the bay near Egg Island Point in Cumberland County, during low tide. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City responded and all three were taken to Millville Airport, with no injuries.
NO WINNER IN POWERBALL, $1 MILLION TICKET SOLD IN NEW JERSEY
There were no winning tickets sold for last night’s Powerball lottery, which pushes the jackpot to $430 million. There was one winning ticket sold in New Jersey that is worth $1 million. State lottery officials will announce where that ticket was sold today.
LATEST POLL: MENENDEZ WITH SEVEN POINT LEAD OVER HUGIN IN SENATE RACE
Senator Robert Menendez has a seven point lead over republican Bob Hugin in the upcoming Senate election in New Jersey. A new poll released by Quinnipiac this week gives Menendez a 51 to 44 percent lead, which is a reduction of four points. Five percent of voters remain undecided heading into the November election.
REPORT: COURT REJECTS BYRON’S CASE AGAINST FELLOW COMMISSIONERS IN WILDWOOD
A judge has tossed out a case filed by Wildwood City Commissioner Pete Byron who alleged that his two fellow commissioners stripped departments away from him without adequate public notice. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the judge dismissed the case against commissioners Ernie Troiano and Anthony Leonetti. Byron will be asked to pay…
SUSPECT SOUGHT IN RED ROOF INN ASSAULT SUSPECT IN RIO GRANDE
Middle Township Police are asking for the public’s help with catching a suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated assault Tuesday at the Red Roof Inn in Rio Grande. Police say the suspect is black male who was wearing a black jacket, black pants, and a black hoodie. Police have released a photo of the…
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE JOIN “NEXT DOOR” INTERACTIVE PROGRAM
New Jersey State Police have joined a movement called “Next Door” which attempts to bring individuals in a community together to share information and help prevent crime before it happens. Police have announced that the social network will help disseminate important information while keeping information private.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN CONVICTED IN ILLEGAL DOG FIGHTING OPERATION
A 49 year old Millville man is among four individuals convicted in a dog fighting operation that reached across the United States. Robert A. Elliott Sr. was among four men found guilty on conspiracy and other charges relating to the operation; five others had already admitted their participation in the dog fighting operation.
HILLARY CLINTON’S SECRET SERVICE VEHICLE INVOLVED IN NEW JERSEY ACCIDENT
A Secret Service car ride in Jersey City that included former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was involved in a minor automobile accident. Clinton was a passenger in the car that pulled into a parking garage and hit a concrete beam. She was uninjured and walked the rest of the way to an event for Senator…
AVALON TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SURFSIDE PARK ON MONDAY
Avalon will begin construction of its new Surfside Park on Monday. Business Administrator Scott Wahl announced that a contractor from Malaga, NJ was the successful bidder on the project that is supported by a $2 million grant from the Cape May County Open Space Program. The Park will be completed in advance of Memorial Day…