New Jersey State Police say two fishermen found a body in the Mullica River over the weekend. The discovery was made near Hogs Island in Washington Township, Burlington County. No word yet on the identity of the body found in the river.
Four teenagers have been arrested for threatening the public with pellet guns. Egg Harbor Township Police say the teens were driving around and shooting people with pellet guns last week; it started when a woman was shot in the leg while jogging in Canale Park last Monday. The teens were all taken to the Harborfield…
The honeymoon is over, gasoline prices are on the rise in New Jersey. The latest gas price survey shows that gas prices increased by eight cents per gallon last week to an average of $1.65 around the state. However, gas prices still remain below the state average in Cape May County. Gas prices are expected…
Two members of the Avalon Borough Council presented the new 2016 municipal budget to the Avalon Home and Land Owners Association on Saturday. Councilmembers Dr. Nancy Hudanich and Chuck Covington discussed the new budget which includes no tax increase and many capital projects paid with cash, and not additional debt. The budget will be formally…
Lower Township Police have charged a local woman with DUI after the driver crashed her vehicle into a tree. Police say 21 year old Megan M. Carbone of Kentucky Avenue in the Villas was sitting outside of her vehicle when they arrived. Carbone was issued several motor vehicle summonses during her arrest. The Villas Fire…
North Wildwood’s Council will discuss and adopt the new 2016 municipal budget on Tuesday. Council is also expected to discuss a shared services agreement with Wildwood Crest regarding a sand back passing project that will help restore the city’s beaches in advance of the summer season. A similar agreement will be in place with neighboring…
Stone Harbor’s Council meets Tuesday afternoon and will discuss a $1.7 million bond ordinance that will finance various improvements in the community. Over $700,000 will be spent by the Borough to improve various streets, including Golden Gate Drive, Berkley Road, and Charles Street. Fines could also be going up in Stone Harbor for property owners…
A brand new section of the Ocean City boardwalk opened on time, just before the weekend. Construction crews fully repaired the boardwalk between 8th Street and Plaza Place. Walters Marine was awarded a $1.8 million contract to perform the repairs nearly one year ago. Another section of boardwalk between 5th and 12th streets will be…
Street performers in Ocean City will be restricted under a new ordinance introduced by Council on Thursday night. The new ordinance would require performers to purchase a permit for $50 and they could only perform between Fifth and Sixth streets on the boardwalk. Some opponents argue First Amendment rights are being trampled by the ordinance.
A 25 year old Vineland woman was arrested right before the weekend for her role in an accident that killed a man on December 2nd. Brittany Byer was charged with death by auto and aggravated manslaughter in connection with an accident that killed 49 year old John Burbank of Pittsgrove. The accident occurred on an…