Cape May County republicans are supporting Downe Township Mayor Robert Campbell as a candidate for State Assembly. The Cape GOP’s social media page is encouraging republican voters to support Campbell who’s name appears in column six. The GOP dumped support for Brian McDowell soon after the legislative ticket was announced. ##
The Powerball jackpot keeps climbing. There were no winners in the Wednesday night Powerball drawing which puts the estimated top prize for Saturday night’s drawing at $337 million. It will be among the top 25 jackpots ever offered in a United States lottery. ##
A 31 year old man from Paterson has been charged by Cape May County authorities for allegedly peddling a large quantity of heroin in Cape May County. Prosecutor Robert Taylor announced that Ziyad Walker was busted following a search warrant executed Wednesday at a property on Roberts Avenue in Wildwood. Walker is currently lodged at…
Lower Township Police have announced some road closures and detours for the Escape the Cape Triathlon to be held Sunday morning. Closures will impact certain roads in the Township including Ferry Road, Jonathan Hoffman Road, Seashore Road, and Bayshore Road, south of the Canal. ##
Wildwood Catholic High School has hired a former school administrator from Philadelphia to be its next principal. Joseph Cray will replace Carolyn Miller, who is retiring, and Mary Kane who is returning as a teacher. Cray is a 2005 graduate of Temple University. ##
The Wildwood Catholic Lady Crusaders softball team will play for a South Jersey championship today. Wildwood Catholic will battle Mater Dei for the title at Richard Stockton University. The Crusaders advanced with an 11-1 victory over Gill St. Bernard on Wednesday. ##
New Jersey Transit Police are investigating the death of what’s being described as a “trespasser” who was struck by a train in Hammonton last night. The accident occurred just west of the Hammonton station on the Atlantic City rail line. The victim was struck by the train shortly before 10pm. ##
A town hall style meeting was held in Egg Harbor City Wednesday night and Congressman Frank LoBiondo was a no show. Philly.com reports that LoBiondo insists he will meet with any constituents in his office or via phone, but will not show at a town hall style meeting. LoBiondo also said he was traveling on…