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Three people have been charged on methamphetamine offenses stemming from a bust in Lower Township before the weekend.  The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Offie announced that $30,000 worth of meth and $14,000 were seized during the bust.  Those charged were 28 year old Terrance Mitchell of Philadelphia, 47 year old …

A 16 year old boy from Newtonville was killed in a motor vehicle accident on the Black Horse Pike in Hamilton Township Monday night.  Police say the boy was riding in the back of a car driven by another teenager when the car left the highway, struck a pole, and …

Wildwood Crest officials will meet tomorrow and discuss the potential of establishing a dedicated smoking areas on the municipal beaches, allowable by state law.  Some communities will prohibit smoking altogether, while others will allow for a designated area.  An item appears on the agenda that may call for a referendum …

Stone Harbor is set to adopt a new municipal budget Tuesday afternoon.  The new budget will include a small tax increase for residents and result in $12.1 million to be raised via taxation.  Council is expected to introduce a couple of bonds at today’s meeting, which begins at 4:30pm.

The popular Gateway Diner on Delsea Drive could be wiped out courtesy of a state project to do some bridge and road work near the eatery.  NJ.com reports that the NJDOT has talked about just buying the diner and knocking it down since repairs to the diner would exceed what …

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with an argument at an Atlantic City McDonalds over the weekend that involved pepper spray.  Police say the incident occurred during the early morning hours on Saturday and they received tips resulting from a video that appeared of the incident on social media.  …

Two local high school pitchers fired no hitters to lead their teams to victory on the baseball diamond Monday.  Wildwood Catholic’s Ben Church tossed the gem as the Crusaders beat Atlantic City, 12-0.  And Ocean City’s Brandon Lashley also fired a no hitter as Ocean City blanked Oakcrest, 10-0.

New Jersey State Police are searching for 15 year old Lacey Crawford of Bridgeton, who was reported missing Saturday afternoon.  Crawford was last seen at a residence in Millville.  Anyone with information on Crawford’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Bridgeton station of New Jersey State Police.

A weekend forest fire that charred over 11,000 acres of woodlands in Burlington County was started by humans.  Fire officials say the fire started in a remote area in Woodland Township, often the scene of illegal bonfires.  State officials continue to investigate.

68 year old Jonathan Gadola essentially received a life sentence in prison for sexually assaulting two children, two years ago.  A judge gave Gadola an 80-year prison sentence for assaulting the two kids back in 2016; both victims were under the age of 13.