A drug bust was announced by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. Tahiem Howell was brought in by authorities in North Wildwood for distribution of heroin and cocaine. The arrest took place on Friday after a court authorized search warrant was executed on the 300 West block of 19th Ave. North Wildwood. They said they…
Atlantic City Electric has opened its storm center. More than 1,000 employees and contractors are now preparing to respond to customer needs, repair potential storm damage, and safely restore service as quickly as possible. We are also working to secure additional local contractors and will be receiving additional support from our sister utility, ComEd, in…
Fare Free Transportation will not be providing service on the barrier islands from the Wildwoods to Ocean City to include the senior centers in North Wildwood and Ocean City and the Blind Center in Avalon. They will also be canceling service to Atlantic County, Camden and Philadelphia due to the impending storm. All other local…
The winter storm has local officials preparing for the storm. Atlantic County officials say they have public works crews are out pre-treating county roadways as needed in preparation for any snow accumulation. Because of recent cold temperatures snow will accumulate more quickly on cold surfaces. Gusty winds will cause blowing snow and reduced visibility in…
A single vehicle crash took place in Hamilton Township over the weekend. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Chevrolet Impala, operated by Jason Dougherty (29) of Mays Landing, was traveling northbound on Elwood Road near milepost 4.1 and lost control after passing another motorist. The vehicle then left the roadway via the northbound shoulder where…
Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian is officially announcing his reelection campaign this week. Guardian is also going to be introducing his three new city council candidates on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. He will be holding a campaign kick off event at the City Hall Courtyard. Guardian defeated Lorenzo Langford in 2013 to win the seat…
The Wildwood Police Department is trying to raise money to purchase a K-9. Chief Robert Regalbuto said the costs can be anywhere from $3,000 to $8,000. Once purchased, the chief said the dog will help enhance the way the city polices. The department is selling special Wildwood Police Department K-9 t-shirts. Anyone interested in helping…
A new report says the Atlantic Club Casino building was sold in Atlantic City. The Press of Atlantic City reports that R&R Development Group, LLC has purchased the building and is planning an indoor water park on land adjacent to the property. The Atlantic Club was the first of our recent casinos to close in…
Three juveniles were arrested in a reported carjacking in Hamilton Township. Police there say they arrested two 15-year-old males from Pleasantville and a 16-year-old male from Atlantic City were all arrested. All three juveniles were charged with armed robbery (1st degree), carjacking (1st degree), unlawful possession of a weapon (2nd degree), possession of a weapon…
Another major retailer will be closing some stores. Staples announced that 70 stores would close this year. The locations have not yet been released. The company has about 75 locations in the state, including local stores in Cape May Court House. Staples closed about 48 stores last year.