New Jersey Governor Chris Christie attended a town hall meeting in Stafford Township on Tuesday. Christie told the crowd that another round of federal funding related to Hurricane Sandy recovery should satisfy everyone who’s been on a waiting list for more than a year. Christie says the state is ready to commit another $390 million…
Bill Woods is now heading up the Ocean City Housing Authority. Woods was named the Chairman, and Stuart Sirott is the vice chairman. The moves follow the resignation of former Chairman Ed Price who recently lost an election for mayor in the resort. Price and two other members resigned from the authority earlier this month.…
The Upper Township Committee met this week and approved the installation of lights at a baseball field. The Committed voted 3-1 with one abstention to approve the solicitation of bids for lights at Amanda’s Field in the community. There was a heated discussion over how much the project could cost the taxpayers of the Township.…
No budget for the city of Wildwood, again. The Wildwood City Commission met on Wednesday and again failed to introduce a new municipal budget. Mayor Ernie Troiano announced that the budget is expected to be introduced at the next committee meeting in June. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the budget summary is about…
Government officials have confirmed the death of a lion at the Cape May County Zoo. The 16 year old male lion, Brutu died on Friday. Freeholder Marie Hayes said the lion “suffered from complications of age related arthritis and spinal cord issues.” Zoo Director and Veterinarian Dr. Hubert Paluch, reported that, “Bru” began having weakness and lack…
Authorities have called the shooting that left two dead in Egg Harbor Township over the weekend a murder-suicide. The two involved were Andrew Breznitsky, 58, and Del McKenzie, 58, both of the 254 London Court address. The investigation turned up that McKenzie killed Breznitsky and then turned the gun on himself. Anyone with more information is asked…
Hamilton Township Police say they got their man. Sterling Thomas, age 28, of Mays Landing was arrested Wednesday for an armed robbery in Hamilton Township. Thomas was wanted for an armed robbery that occurred on 4/25/2014 on Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive. Thomas was charged with 1st degree Armed Robbery and 3rd degree Theft. He was lodged in the…
A town hall meeting on Wednesday focused solely on Hurricane Sandy recovery. Gov. Chris Christie was in Ocean County to discuss the second round of federal funding. While much of the state has recovered, there are plenty of people still struggling following the massive storm. The next push will be from $390 million, which Christie…
Sea Isle City’s Craft Beer and Rock Festival returns this weekend. The event is held on the property of Kix McNutley’s, 63rd and Landis Ave. on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. This is the second year for the event, which drew a huge crowd out last year. Over 100 different kinds of beer will be…
Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation this week providing those who were adopted with access to the birth certificate. Christie had conditionally vetoed the measure previously, as he wanted to provide safeguards for the birth parents if they didn’t want to be contacted. This information had not previously been made available to adoptees. Many called it…