An offshore wind energy product to be located near coast of Atlantic City is out of gas, and dead. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has again scrubbed the proposed Fisherman’s Energy wind proposal because it costs too much money, provides little benefit, and is dangerous to sea birds. There were local lobbying efforts…
The Miss America Organization is looking elsewhere to hold its pageant, and may leave Atlantic City again. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has seen its contract with the pageant organization expire, along with millions of dollars in funding. It’s possible the pageant could remain, but other locations are being explored.
Superior Court Judge John Porto has tossed out a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died after an incident on the North Wildwood beach six years ago. The family of Brad Smith filed suit after sand beneath Smith’s feet gave way, tossing him into an inlet. Porto ruled that the conditions were…
Accu Weather has issued a Flood Watch for our region due to a storm that will dump between one to three inches of rain on our region Thursday evening, through Friday night. A strong low pressure system will be coming to the Jersey Shore, and heavy rainfall is expected. There could be rainfall street flooding…
A 31 year old Williamstown man perished in a vehicle fire on the Black Horse Pike Friday evening. Police say Louis Dougherty was killed when his car caught fire on the highway. Police say the investigation into the car fire is ongoing, but foul play is not suspected.
Ocean City will be closing its skateboard park on Wednesday. The park is located at Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue and will be closed to allow crest to complete construction of a shade structure. The Park is expected to re-open on Thursday.
The United States Coast Guard assisted three mariners after their ship began taking on water about 50 miles from Cape May on Monday. The Captain Garland was taking on water and the Coast Guard responded with two dewatering pumps to assist. The boat was taken to Cape May and moored safely on Tuesday.
Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced that three men have been indicated on first degree attempted murder charges in connection with a home invasion that occurred on Old Mill Road in North Cape May two months ago. Deshyamma Dalton, Michael Woods Jr. and Jeramy Thompson-Pierce have been all indicted on multiple charges. The home…
Avalon Police have charged two locals with various drug offenses after they were found sleeping in a parked car with the engine running on December 7th. 22 year old Brendan Macfarlane of Ocean View and 18 year old Chelsea Bird of Ocean City were found to be in possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a…
As of March 1st, it will cost you five dollars to cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The Delaware River and Bay Authority approved a rate increase that will generate $34 million in additional revenue. Commercial vehicles will be paying two dollars more per additional axle. It’s the first fare hike since July, 2011.