A well-known veteran’s advocate is trying to run for Middle Township Committee. Vince DePrinzio is seeking the Republican party’s nomination to run for committee. DePrinzio, a veteran himself, might be best known for being one of the organizers behind the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Wildwood. He told 987 The Coast that he wants to advocate…
Bring your umbrella with you on Tuesday and especially Tuesday night. Heavy rain is expected to soak the area with the potential of over 1.75 inches of rain in some areas. The rain will mostly begin after 4 p.m. and should let up around the drive to work on Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service…
Gov. Chris Christie will have a few issues to address during his budget address on Tuesday. Christie will provide his budget message, but still must talk about this year’s budget. Senator Jeff Van Drew talked to 987 The Coast about the budget talk. Van Drew noted that the budget deficit isn’t insurmountable, but will need…
The FEMA deadline is going to stick with the Small Business Administrations deadline. The deadline comes on Friday for Hurricane Sandy survivors. A number of extensions have been provided but as of now March 1 is the final deadline. Survivors can register online and check on the status of their applications at DisasterAssistance.gov, via web-enabled…
A former New Jersey governor is speaking out in support of a package of gun safety proposals. Former New Jersey Gov. Jim Florio said that this is the time the state should implement the 22 bill package that was passed by the Assembly last week. Senate President Steve Sweeney has said some of the measures…
A big name on the Philadelphia Eagles front has been released. Cullen Jenkins has been released by the Birds as the team continues its transformation after an unsuccessful 2012 campaign. The 32-year-old was on the books for 5.5 million this year and the Eagles can clear some salary cap room with the release. Jenkins came…
Cape May – Lewes Ferry officials announced that Stan Hansen of Lower Township, New Jersey and Peter Dudley of Cape May, New Jersey were promoted to the rank of Captain effective Sunday, February 24, 2013. Captain Hansen and Captain Dudley report to Port Captain Bryan Helm. Prior to joining the Cape May – Lewes Ferry,…
Homeowners, renters and businesses have until the end of this week to submit their U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan applications. SBA’s disaster loans provide funds to use for the cost of repairing and replacing eligible damage to real estate and personal property. The deadline to apply for these loans is March 1, 2013. As…
The Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor will host a free tax assistance outreach event to bring services directly to those who suffered damage or disruption in their lives as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The event will be held on Thursday, March 7 between 5 PM and 7:30 PM. The library is located at 6500 Atlantic…
The New Jersey Hope and Healing support group will meet for the first time this Tuesday night in Ocean City, to help survivors from Superstorm Sandy manage the emotional consequences of flooding and understand the impact of weather emergencies. The Ocean City Gazette reports that the group, sponsored by New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services…