Two State Police detectives who are married with each other have been charged by the State with falsifying records in connection with a bar fight in North Wildwood in February, 2020. The New Jersey Attorney General announced that 52 year old Gregory Ogden and his wife, 46 year old Dorothy Ogden, both of Hammonton, allegedly…
Sweeping new gun laws have been proposed by Governor Phil Murphy. Murphy on Thursday proposed a new law that requires an individual to pass a gun safety class, and be 21 years old, before a permit is granted. Another requirement is that guns will have to be locked up in homes and bullets may be…
The United States Coast Guard cutter “Shearwater” was decommissioned today in Cape May. The Guard held a ceremony which decommissioned the cutter, which had been service for the past 19 years. The “Shearwater” is an 87 foot Marine Protector-class patrol boat.
Lower Township Police have announced the apprehension of a fugitive from Ohio following a hit and run accident on Wednesday. Police announced the arrest of Nicholas Bosna of Ohio who originally provided police with a false identification. Bosna was wanted on outstanding warrants from Ohio, as well as multiple local outstanding warrants.
Shawn LaTourette has been nominated by Governor Murphy to head up the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. LaTourette has been serving in an acting role for four months. LaTourette has been a leader in the LGBTQ community.
Avalon will be conducting a sand backpassing project this spring. Borough officials detailed the project during Wednesday’s Council meeting. The project will result in over 50,000 cubic yards of sand trucked from the center of the beachfront to north end beaches that were eroded during the winter.
Lower Township Police have issued a missing person’s alert for 33 year old Paul Shibles. He was last seen on April 5th on Bates Avenue in the Villas. Shibles is a white male, standing approximately 5’4″, and weighing about 150 pounds with blue eyes and blonde hair.
Shorter sports seasons could be coming for high school sports schedules starting in the fall of 2022. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association forwarded changes that would result in actual breaks between the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. Under the proposal, all winter sports would end in February and all fall sports would…
New Jersey has reported 43 new deaths from coronavirus. State officials announced Wednesday that there are nearly 2,300 people hospitalized with the virus. The rate of transmission continues to be well below the level of one, which is good news for the state.
Middle Township Police are investigating a possible arson fire at Seashore Foods on Satt Boulevard in Rio Grande. Police say someone set a small fire was lit in the parking lot of the business, and an accelerant was used. If you have details about this incident, you are asked to contact Middle Township Police. There…