Local News

A 43 year Moorestown man was killed during a motorcycle accident on the Black Horse Pike Thursday evening.  Hamilton Township Police say John Laverack’s bike struck two SUV’s that were stopped at a traffic light.  Laverack succumbed to his injuries.

Vineland Police say a 34 year old man was arrested in the parking lot of the Days Inn motel in the city.  Rasheen Antrom was staying at the motel, and was charged with criminal mischief and obstruction, along with being in possession of a small amount of pot.  Antrom was …

Two people were killed early Saturday morning on Route 42 in South Jersey, near Route 55.  New Jersey State Police say major delays were caused by the accident which occurred around 4am.  The accident involved a dump truck and a car.

Governor Phil Murphy has signed a new bill into law that prevents the federal government from drilling for oil in state waterways.  The bill earned bipartisan support in Trenton.  Murphy says the new bill makes it very difficult for the feds from drilling in waters off the Garden State.

Atlantic County prosecutors completed a sweep of deadbeat moms and dads this week.  The sweep resulted in over $6,000 being recovered, with 28 arrests and six criminal warrant arrests.  Over 100 active addresses were checked.

Traffic lights will be turned on in Wildwood Crest starting May 1st.  Borough officials announced that motorists should be aware of the fully functional traffic lights which will remain on through the end of September.

A major construction project on Broadway and Seashore Road will begin on Monday.  Lower Township Police announced that South State will be resurfacing the roadway from the West Cape May Borough Hall to the Jonathan Hoffman Road connector on the north side of the bridge at the Cape May Canal.  …

A star softball player at Wildwood Catholic High School became the first player in school history to get 100 hits.  Emily Cimino got the big hit Thursday in a 19-5 win over Cape May Tech.  Cimino is only a junior. For more, see a video and photo at CoastSportsToday.com.

A late night fire caused damage to a beach house in Ventnor on Thursday.  A three alarm fire resulted in damage to the top levels of the home located on North Cornwall Avenue.  There are no injuries; no word yet on what started the blaze.

The longtime principal at Vineland High School is calling it quits after more than 30 years on the job.  The Daily Journal reports that Tom McCann is retiring and going out with the senior class of 2018.  McCann’s retirement is effective July 1st.