Ocean City could be one step to placing a skate park in its community. Council approved going out to bid on proposals for the project on Thursday. Mayor Jay Gillian has said that council could be ready to award a contract as early as the next council meeting. The city has already put aside $750,000…
A Vineland man was arrest for drug and weapon possession charges. City police say that Barera was arrested on an outstanding warrant during a motor vehicle stop. Police found a colt trooper .357 handgun, loaded with hollow point ammunition, was found near where he was sitting in the car. Police are found marijuara and cocaine…
The leaders of the four communities in the Wildwoods will be in one spot on Wednesday. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce will host the annual State of the Cities lunch. Scheduled to attend is North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello, Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano, Wildwood Crest Mayor Carl Groon, and West Wildwood Mayor Chris Fox.…
A man was injured by a vehicle in a hit-and-run accident on Route 47. Lower Township Police say Beatriz Zacualpa-Morales, 19 of West Cape May, was later brought to the Lower Township Police Department and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, being an unlicensed driver, and other related offenses. Ryan Carty, 27, of…
The Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to the Weymouth Area of the township for a report of a brush fire on Monday afternoon. Investigation revealed approximately 27.5 acres had been burned. Several agencies responded to assist with the fire including the NJ Forest Fire Service, The Weymouth Fire Department, The Mays Landing Fire Department,…
The new owner of the Revel wants the power company that turned off the lights evicted. Glenn Straub sent a letter on Monday saying he wants to evict ACR Energy. The power company claims that Straub wasn’t willing to work with them and wouldn’t pay for electricity and gas the casino used while closed. Revel…
Lower Township Police were called to check on a suspicious vehicle in the township. Police said they found two vehicles under the Route 109 bridge with a distinct odor of burning marijuana that could be smelled outside of the vehicle. During the course of an investigation, Thomas Pepper, an eighteen year old male who resides…
Gas analysts are warning that an increase to the price you pay at the pump could be coming. Many companies are making the switch over to the summer blend of gas, which costs more to make. Regardless, prices are much better than one year ago when they averaged locally at $3.39 per gallon. Many believe…
A new report says some residents are just starting to get their 2012 Homestead rebate money. NJ.com reports that the program previously saw a delay because New Jersey was cash strapped. The program helps elderly, disabled, and low-income residents in the state. The amount was deducted off tax bills.
The Lower Township Police Department responded to several car burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles over the past four days. A large portion of the incidents were isolated to the west side of Bayshore Road in the Villas section of the Township. Police are asking residents to be mindful when leaving their vehicles, ensuring they…