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Former Middle Township soccer star Anthony Maher was inducted into the Mercyhurst University Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony earlier this month.  Maher was a first team Division II All-American after scoring 24 goals in 2001.  Maher later went on to play for the Kansas City Comets professional team. For more, see Brian Cunniff’s …

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Jury deliberations are underway in Atlantic County for two men who are accused of shooting former Atlantic City Police Officer Josh Vadell back in September, 2016.  Vadell was shot during a robbery attempt in the downtown area.  Vadell was shot in the ...

Disappointing news for children of Wildwood this summer as the Fox Park Playground will not open this summer due to budget issues.  The Cape May County Herald reports that ordering new playground equipment has not taken place; Wildwood has yet to adopt...

Children are not losing their marbles this week in Wildwood, they are playing it at Ringer Stadium on the beach.  The annual National Marbles Tournament continues through Thursday with a king and a queen crowned in the boys’ and girls’ comp...

Vineland Police say a 37 year old woman is charged with DUI after she allegedly swapped seats with a driver after a hit and run accident.  Jennifer L. Beattie was cited for reckless driving and for driving on a revoked license.  The Daily Journal repor...

Catherine McCabe has been sworn in as the new Commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.  McCabe was nominated to the position by Governor Phil Murphy.  McCabe says decisions will be made on the best available science. The ...

Avalon’s Hodge Podge was honored Tuesday afternoon by Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi.  He presented an official proclamation to the owners of the popular bait, tackle, and fishing shop for 20 years of continual service to the Borough.  Receiving t...

Democratic Assemblyman Arthur Barclay from Camden County resigned from his position this week due to charges related to domestic violence.  Camden County Democratic Party Chairman James Beach says he received a letter from Barclay who cites the officia...

Students who attend the Technical Education Center in Cumberland County may be permitted to soon play sports in their home school districts.  The Daily Journal reports that principals from Millville, Cumberland Regional, and Cumberland County could sta...

A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at the Friendly Deli on New Jersey Avenue in Absecon.  State lottery officials say there were only two other million dollar tickets sold, one in Wisconsin, and the other in Puerto Rico.  Wednesday’s ja...