Wildwood High School graduate Frank Vogel has been reportedly dismissed as the head basketball coach with the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Vogel’s teams posted a 54-101 record during his two seasons, according to the ESPN report. A search will be immediately conducted by the Magic for a new coach.
A 34 year old woman was stabbed to death in Atlantic City, and a Pleasantville woman has been charged with the slaying. Authorities say 34 year old Jennifer Rodriguez was stabbed to death, and her husband was also stabbed, by 28 year old Rollie Ellis of Pleasantville. The Rodriguezs were attacked inside their apartment. Ellis…
A 25 year old Millville man has been charged by New Jersey State Police for being in possession of $5,000 worth of cocaine during a traffic stop. Police say Carlos Caban-Soto was busted last Friday night during the traffic stop in Millville. He was released pending a court appearance.
The world champion Philadelphia Eagles will open their preseason at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL released the preseason schedule which will include games against the Patriots, Browns and Jets. The exact dates and times have not been released.
Lower Township Police and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating an incident in the Villas Wednesday morning that revealed an adult female with injuries to her head area. County Prosecutor Jeff Sutherland says the victim is in critical condition and at an Atlantic City hospital. The incident occurred on East Virginia Avenue; more…
The second openly gay member of the New Jersey Legislature will call it quits on Friday. Democrat Tim Eustace from Bergn County says he is taking another position, but would not tell reporters what that position will be. The report was made by Politico New Jersey.
Another restaurant has reportedly failed at a key intersection in Vineland. The Daily Journal reports that Mauro’s on the Avenue has closed down for good at East and Landis Avenues. City officials seem to have another tenant lined up to occupy the property which is owned by the Vineland Development Corporation.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at its highest mark ever. A new Quinnipiac University poll gives Trump a 41 percent approval rating, the highest it’s been in a year. A Gallup poll concurs with the Quinnipiac poll. Voters are split on how Trump is handling the economy.
Governor Phil Murphy’s administration says New Jerseyans need to absorb $1.6 billion in new taxes to pay for all of Murphy’s new programs. The Senate Budget Committee met on Tuesday and heard the somber news. Senate President Steve Sweeney says he will raise taxes only as a last resort.
A judge has cleared the way for the city of Millville to demolish a dangerous building that sits next to the popular Jim’s Lunch restaurant in Millville. The demolition is expected to cost over $1 million and the city taxpayers may be stuck paying the tab. Traffic in the downtown area has been diverted since…