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New Jersey will blow up the east bound span of the Tappan Zee Bridge Saturday morning.  The 62 year old bridge is expected to go down in a controlled explosion.  If the weather is bad, it will be postponed until Sunday.

The forecast track is not certain, but it appears that some weekend snow will visit Cape May County.  Accu Weather is calling for a greater than 50-50 chance of accumulating snow in our region late Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.  This particular storm could impact southern New Jersey, skip northern …

Another huge win Tuesday night for the Wildwood Catholic boys basketball program.  Wildwood Catholic picked up 23 points from Taj Thweatt to knock off St. Augustine in the Hermits’ home gym, 67-44.  This was the first time the Crusaders won at St. Augustine in a quarter century.

Middle Township High School will honor its back to back state championship boys basketball teams during an event on January 21st.  The boys’ team won Group II championships; the school will also retire the number of Stephano Anderson, one of the stars of the team in that era.  In 1993, …

Congressman Jeff Van Drew introduced a new Act in Washington that would fund Coast Guard operations during the government shutdown.  Van Drew says he will also introduce legislation that would fund Federal Aviation Administration activities as well.  Van Drew says the shutdown is playing politics with the safety of our …

A pre-trial hearing will be held later this month in the case involving Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam and Councilman Jeffree Fauntleroy Jr. and their fight outside of an Atlantic City casino. Gilliam and Fauntleroy have both pleaded not g guilty to charges against them.  A short discussion on the …

Cape May County has announced a series of free rabies clinics that will be provided to the public in many locations later this month.  Free clinics will be held in most communities, starting January 19th with a clinic in Upper Township.  The County Health Department says the clinics will run …

Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner will be the subject of a lawsuit this week filed by women who will allege discrimination and sexual harassment.  NJ.com reports that a press conference will be forthcoming Thursday by the women who are suing Tyner, Atlantic County, and other employees of Tyner’s department.  Three …

The Wildwood City Commission meets Wednesday afternoon and is expected to make various appointments for various professional services.  The Commission is also expected to amend an ordinance that clarifies how liquor licenses held by motels and hotels are made available for sale.  The meeting begins at 3:30pm.

Middle Township Mayor Tim Donohue says the Township will save revenue by combining the office of the administrator, and Township clerk.  Donohue explained the move to eliminate Elizabeth Terenick as administrator and promote Kim Krauss to the dual role on the Township’s website.  Donohue says the office of administrator and …