Better buckle up. Police departments throughout the state are increasing efforts to ensure drivers are wearing seatbelts, The “Click It Or Ticket” began Monday and will continue until June 4th. The State Division of Highway Traffic Safety warns that police officers in at least 130 departments will be extra vigilant in ticketing those who aren’t…
Two people were rescued near Cape May Inlet after their their sailboat struck a jetty Sunday night. The US Coast Guard deployed a boat to the north jetty to rescue the pair from the 33-foot vessel as it sunk on the side of the jetty after impact around 9:45pm. A boat towing company attempted to…
On Sunday, May 21st, at approximately 3:00 pm, emergency services in Stone Harbor responded to a 911 call reporting a surfer who had sustained injuries from a possible shark attack while surfing in the waters off the 109th Street beach. The Stone Harbor Police Department, along with the Fire and Rescue Squads, promptly arrived at…
Following a positive and productive meeting on May 4, 2023, BG Capital, LLC, redeveloper of Seaport Pier, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) have reached an agreement to resolve the Notices of Violation issued to BG Capital. Through the collaborative effort of DEP and BG Capital, all of DEP’s concerns have or…
On May 12, 2023 at approximately 7:40 p.m. uniformed patrol officers of the Wildwood Police Department initiated a motor vehicle stop in the two hundred east block of Pine Avenue located in the City of Wildwood. During the motor vehicle stop, a handgun was observed in plain view while officers were attempting to gather the…
Police are seeking any information the public may have in the disappearance of a 15 year old boy who was last seen in Bridgeton. Jayden Hernandez of Alloway was last seen May 8 in the Bridgeton area. Jayden is described as 5 feet, six inches tall and approximately 130 pounds. If you have any information,…
Two ordinances designed to curb rowdy youth gatherings went into effect Monday. Backpacks are now prohibited on the promenade, beach, and beach street ends after 10 p.m. until September 15, with a few exceptions for fishing, journalism, and police professions. A second ordinance places a curfew on minors 17 and under throughout town after 10…
Zoo Officials are excited to announce the arrival of a brand-new species of Bear to the Cape May County Zoo. ‘Billie Jean’, a 17-year-old Spectacled Bear, arrived on Monday, May 8th from the National Zoo in Washington DC. This is the first Spectacled Bear to call the Zoo home and she is a welcomed addition. Spectacled Bears…
Middle Township has introduced an ordinance to help maintain the safety and attractiveness of the municipality. The ordinance to amend the Township Code to define and regulate temporary structures such as tents and canopies was introduced at the May 15 Township Committee meeting. A public hearing and adoption are scheduled for June 19. The amendment…
Two contracts approved by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) Wednesday are moving the Atlantic City Expressway closer to total electronic toll collection and removing manned toll booths. Combined, the two new contracts are worth $35 million, pushing the total cost of modernizing the toll system to almost $200 million. One contract is to installation…