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State Senator Jeff Van Drew hosting a meeting at Wildwood High School Monday with New Jersey Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet.  Van Drew wanted the Commissioner to see the first hand impact a change in the school funding formula would have on school districts in our region.  Several school superintendents also …

An overturned tractor trailer on Route 55 last week is apparently responsible for some stink in the water serviced by Mantua Creek.  Residents are complaining about a fuel sheen on the water and have complained that fuel spilled into the creek is foul smelling.  About 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel …

Gene Allen is back as head coach of the Atlantic City High School boys’ basketball program.  A judge ruled Monday that the Board of Education violated Allen’s right to due process and reinstated Allen as coach for the upcoming season.  The school board may react to the judge’s decision during …

The Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City has inked a deal with a big concert promoter to bring some big acts to the new gaming facility.  The Bowery Presents/AEG will be bringing in some big acts, including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Loggins, The Monkees, and Frank Caliendo.  The Ocean Resort …

Governor Phil Murphy wants the State to move to a $15 an hour minimum wage before the year 2024.  Murphy spoke to reporters over the weekend and reiterated that he wants the wage in effect in just over two years.  A measure introduced in Trenton last week would hike the …

Fire damaged a room at a Howard Johnson’s motel in Egg Harbor Township Saturday evening.  Authorities say the say was largely contained to one room, and there were no injuries.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Some chicken products are being recalled from ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey because they are mislabeled and may contain ingredients that are allergens.  Four different items that are 16-ounce trays of ready to cook chicken are being recalled; the problem was discovered on December 5th during a routine verification last …

Middle Township Police will be hosting a forum Monday evening at the Township’s Performing Arts Center to discuss new technology that school aged children are using.  The forum will address sexting, cyber bullying, and various New Jersey laws and trends.  The forum is also presented by the Cape May County …

New Jersey Education Commissioner Dr. Lamont Repollet and Senator Jeff Van Drew will visit Wildwood High School on Monday.  Van Drew says the Commissioner is interested in a new funding formula for schools and will tour two schools for a first hand look at financial needs.

A commercial fishing boat caught fire about 16 miles southeast of Cape May Saturday morning.  The 75 foot vessel “Ocean Pearl” caught on fire around 10:30am on Saturday.  The crew abandoned ship in a life raft.  The men were all in survival suits and were rescued.  The boat remains adrift …