Atlantic County has been awarded nearly $275,000 to help build, maintain and sustain local and regional preparedness capabilities. The New Jersey Homeland Security Program funding provides $100,000 at the county level and approximately $175,000 for regional projects within the four shore counties of Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties. “This funding allows us to…
If you want to run in the Wild Half Race Series, registering now will save you money. Morey’s Piers announced that the Wild Half Marathon, along wit the 8K and 5K races will all see a price increase on Nov. 1. Next year’s race will take place on Sunday May 15. People seeking more information…
There are plenty of Hurricane Sandy victims who are still in need. A new poll by Monmouth University finds that 41% of hard hit residents say they need money to help them pay for the rebuilding or elevation of their damaged homes, which is down from last year when over half (57%) said they needed…
An Atlantic City judge found in favor of sanctions against the City of Wildwood over a dispute where the city tried to claim ownership of private property owned by the Morey Organization. Sanctions in the amount of $16,450 were ordered by the judge in the case. According to the Judge, “the City’s position was both…
The male body found near the surf in Strathmere has been identified as a former mayor of Clayton, New Jersey. Authorities said that 43 year-old Jeffrey Radio, of Clayton, was the individual found dead on the Strathmere beach on Tuesday. The cause of death will be determined after the medical examiner evaluates the autopsy results.…
The numbers for the 2 percent tourism tax in the Wildwoods are just a tick off the record numbers for 2014. John Siciliano, the executive director of the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority said the numbers from the state through the end of Aug. show the tax numbers less than $20,000 off the…
A local business organization is against the expansion of casino gaming to North Jersey. The President of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce Vicki Clark told Coastal Broadcasting that the board of directors voted to oppose the expansion of casino gaming as it could hurt the regional economy of Atlantic City and Cape May…
The New Jersey State Police have arrested Alfred Jones, 37, of Vineland, after an off-duty trooper spotted him breaking into an abandoned house in Pittsgrove Township. The officer called for backup from the Bridgeton Barracks. Believing he fled on foot, the New Jersey State Police Aviation and K-9 Units responded to assist with the search.…
The Somers Point Police Dept. and the Jordan Road School Parents Group are in need of winter coats, hats, and gloves. Donations will be collected at: Somers Point City Hall Shore Medical Center Main Lobby Fusion Church Jordan Road School Charter Tech High School St. Josephs Middle School (Somers Point) Dawes Avenue School Donations will…
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department will be taking part in the No-Shave November fund raiser that will benefit the Children Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center. With full support from Chief Raymond Davis, Officers will be donating money to CHOP Cancer Center. In return, the Chief waived the department’s policy towards shaving for the entire…