State Police are responding to an accident on the Garden State Parkway. It took place at the Great Egg Harbor Bridge southbound, at mile post 27.5 in Upper Township. A construction dump truck lost control and went off the bridge on the right side. The person was freed from the truck just before 3 pm…
North Wildwood city officials are talking about a proposed plan that could relocate some sand in the back bay areas to be placed on the beachfront. The Wildwood Leader reports that Mayor Patrick Rosenello discussed the plan at this week’s Council meeting. Rosenello says a dredging project may result in some beach-quality sand that could…
One member of the Ocean City Council believes the city should consider a different type of wood for boardwalk repairs planned after the upcoming summer season. Councilman Mike DeVlieger made a recommendation to Council last night that the city should consider using tropical hardwood inside of pine when the repairs are made. There have been…
Vineland Police are continuing their investigation into a drive by shooting that occured on Friday morning. Police say a man in a passing vehicle opened fire on two individuals who were standing along Orchard Road. Police say the two victims were critically injured and taken to Cooper Hospital. Police are still searching for the gunman;…
Two recreation directors who work for Middle Township have recently been certified by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Mayor Tim Donohue announced that Robert Matthews and Tammy Devitt have both achieved certification which is a requirement in Middle Township in order to be directors. Middle Township’s Recreation Department will host a large Memorial…
The new Obamacare program has had a significant impact on the uninsured rate in the State of New Jersey. A new report issued before the weekend by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that the uninsured rate in New Jersey has dropped by 38 percent since September of last year. These are the best numbers…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has officially scheduled visits to three boardwalks in the State over the weekend to promote the summer tourism season. Christie’s office announced that the Governor will make stops in Belmar, Asbury Park, and Seaside Heights; all three communities were directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy a year and a half ago. …
Ocean City was the big winner in the annual online Top Ten Beaches in New Jersey contest. Ocean City placed first in the overall competition, and in some individual categories as well. The Wildwoods were split up this year, all three Wildwoods beachfront communities made the list, along with Cape May and Stone Harbor. The…
Stone Harbor began the summer season one day early on Thursday with a major beach opening ceremony. 98.7..the Coast was there as Mayor Suzanne Walters and Borough officials opened the beaches in advance of the holiday weekend. The Borough partnered with WCZT and CBS3 in Philadelphia, which brought its popular “Orr at the Shore” event…