The United States Coast Guard rescued three mariners who became stranded when their boat ran aground in Little Egg Harbor over the weekend. The Coast Guard announced that the “Phyllis II” ran aground on Sunday; a helicopter was dispatched to the area. All three individuals were rescued without incident or injury.
It’s underway. The Boardwalk Basketball Classic tipped off Monday at the Wildwoods Convention Center with both boys and girls games. In early girls’ action on Monday, Millville knocked off Cumberland Regional while Our Lady of Mercy defeated Oakcrest. In boys’ action, Atlantic County Institute of Technology defeated Barnegat, 48-41.
New Jersey reported just under 8,900 new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The numbers are still high, but have dropped significantly from numbers reported over the Christmas weekend. There are nine new deaths reported. Over 2.1 million vaccinated residents have received their booster shots.
Absecon Police continue to investigate a carjacking involving a ride share driver that took place on Christmas Eve. Police say the victim took two occupants to the Absecon Marketplace and was repeatedly punched in the face with a stun gun. The two occupants of the car then stole the vehicle and fled the scene; they…
Monday is Day One of the Boardwalk Basketball Classic at the Wildwoods Convention Center. However, Covid-19 concerns have caused issues with scheduling and the volunteer committee is working hard to fill as many games as possible. The boys’ bracket begins at 10:30am with Barnegat taking on Atlantic County Institute of Technology. Wildwood boys are scheduled…
Three people lost their lives on the Atlantic City Expressway Sunday night. State Police say the three individuals were killed when their vehicle struck a toll plaza in Hamilton Township and burst into flames. Police are expected to release more details about the accident later Monday. Traffic was diverted off the Expressway at Exit 28…