A Somers Point-based contractor has been indicted on charges of taking $1.3 million in federal funding to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy and never performing the work for nearly two dozen customers. New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino announced that Lawrence McAllister III and his wife Monica have both been indicted on charges of violating the…
Pinelands Regional High School will remain closed as necessary repairs need to be made. School officials announced that high school students will be attending classes at the junior high school until the repairs are completed. There have been issues at the high school involving falling screws, and asbestos.
Work has resumed on a County project that will result in a new, elevated Sea Isle Boulevard connecting the city to the mainland. Sea Isle officials announced that traffic will likely be switched over to the new elevated roadway sometime in early November so fill can be brought in to elevate the other side of…
North Wildwood’s city council meets Tuesday morning and is expected to authorize emergency repairs to the beaches between 3rd and 5th avenues. Council may also approve various shared service agreements with other communities, and create a new stipend program for volunteer firefighters.
If you need a job, McDonalds is hiring in New Jersey. The fast food chain announced this week that it intends to hire 2,900 employees throughout the Garden State this month. McDonalds is doing much of the hiring via Snapchat.
Middle Township Police have charged a 19 year old Paulsboro man with breaking into four businesses in Rio Grande. Police say Brandon D. Wilson was charged with burglarizing businesses including Oriental Nails, Game Stop, AT+T Cellular, and Rio Nails. Rocks were thrown through some business windows to gain access during the burglaries which occurred during…
Middle Township Police have charged several individuals following a home invasion robbery at a trailer park in Rio Grande that followed an alleged transaction for cocaine in the Walmart parking lot. Authorities say 35 year old Gene Britton was charged with robbery, burglary and other offenses after he broke into the home of 56 year…
The Lower Township Council meets Monday night and may approve a new contract between the Township and its superior police officers. Council is expected to go into closed session to discuss a potential four year contract agreement. Council is also expected to award a contract for the preparation of an approved tax map.
If pre-election polls are to be believed, Phil Murphy will be your next governor. The latest Stockton University Poll gives Murphy an 18 point lead over republican challenger Kim Guadagno. Murphy received 51 percent support in the poll, while Guadagno has 33 percent. Seven percent desire another third party candidate.
This probably won’t work out well for the perpetrator who did it. Washington Township Police say someone stole a life sized cutout standup of Pope Francis from the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Three women driving a white Audi took the cutout; one of the suspects was described as a 70 year old woman on…