Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno says it’s time for the State to sell off the beach house where Governor Christie was lounging during the state government shutdown. Guadagno says the home should be sold despite being a perk she may eventually enjoy if she wins the gubernatorial election in the fall. ##
It’s 12 years in prison for Anthony Martin of Atlantic City who dealt large amounts of cocaine and heroin in the South Jersey area. Martin received the long prison sentence on Friday after pleading guilty to a first degree drug charge. Martin was busted in Atlantic City in December, 2015. ##
A 23 year old Millville man was arrested while in possession of a handgun at the Cumberland Mall Friday night. Police say Jabar Selby did not fire any shots; police found Selby in the parking lot armed with the weapon. He was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun. ##
The Avalon Borough Council held its reorganization meeting Friday afternoon. John McCorristin was named the new president of Council during the meeting. McCorristin, Dr. Nancy Hudanich, and James Deever all were sworn in to office by Mayor Marty Pagliughi. ##
A report today on NJ.com suggests that Cape May County is second in the State in terms of opioid use by its citizens, behind only Camden County. The report says that in 2015, Cape May County had a 1220 morphine milligram equivalent which measures opioid dosages. Cumberland and Atlantic counties also ranked in the top…
Governor Christie is calling for a full investigation into the cause of a trail derailment at Penn Station. Christie says the safety of New Jersey residents requires an investigation into the slow speed derailment that caused delays this morning, but no injuries. ##
The Chelsea Hotel in Atlantic City is about to become part of the Tropicana family. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Tropicana will purchase the Chelsea Hotel and connect both properties via a skyway bridge. ##
The Wildwood boardwalk has been named tops in the state by readers of “Things to Do in New Jersey” website. The Wildwood boardwalk received 46 support among its readers; Ocean City came in third, behind Keansburg. ##
A young girl was taken to a hospital following an incident at a Dennis Township campground on Thursday. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the girl was the victim of a water rescue at the Lake and Shore RV Resort and Campground in Ocean View. CPR was provided to the little girl as she…
Vineland Police are looking for vandals who damaged two public parks in the city during the July 4th holiday. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to those responsible for the vandalism which includes skid marks on basketball courts and overturned bleaches and toilets. ##