Hover II: Scullville Volunteer Fire Company’s lifesaving tool for South Jersey’s toughest rescues
In the winding back bays and muddy marshes of South Jersey, traditional rescue boats often fall short. That’s where “Hover II,” a 2005 Neoteric hovercraft operated by the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company, comes into play. Hover II isn’t a new addition to the...
Controversial flood rules could see changes before August deadline
A new plan seeks to address an array of coastal and inland flood risks over the next 75 years by expanding the state’s flood maps. Critics say it would raise costs for New Jerseyans. A controversial land management rules proposal meant to guard against floods in an...
Lawmakers advance bill to allow digital driver’s licenses
Digital driver’s licenses are one step closer to being filed in New Jerseyans’ virtual wallets under a bill the Legislature advanced Monday with overwhelming approval. The proposal is one Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled during his final State of the State address in...
New Jersey utilities to cut $60 from electric bills to offset controversial price spike
State energy regulators approve programs to defray rate hikes The state Board of Public Utilities approved several measures last week to reduce the burden on New Jersey residents angry about a spike in electricity costs that took effect on June 1. In unanimous votes,...
Arrest made for Ocean City Boardwalk hidden camera incident
On June 12 at approximately 12:25 p.m., police officers responded to the public bathrooms located at 6th Street and the Boardwalk for the report of a recording device found inside one of the bathrooms. Officers met with a subject who reported she found a hidden...
