Despite making controversial statements and facing sanctions against his business interests, Donald Trump continues to lead the pack of Republican presidential hopefuls. On Monday, Trump was in first place with 24 percent support among registered voters who lean Republican, in an ABC News/Washington Post poll. Governor Chris Christie was in 10th place, with only 3…
Governor Christie’s administration is being sued by the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation. On Monday a civil-rights action lawsuit was filed in federal court, against acting Attorney General John Hoffman. The lawsuit alleges that the Christie administration has attempted to rescind the state’s recognition of them as an American Indian tribe. The Nanticoke tribe, headquartered in Bridgeton,…
A unique athletic competition was held Saturday and Sunday on the Wildwood beach at Schellenger Avenue. The Morey’s Pier Beach Sports Weekend was billed as the only multi-event track meet in the country held entirely on the beach. The festival attracted sixty-three boys and girls high school lacrosse teams, 25 field hockey teams, and a variety…
A beach fill project in Sea Isle City is getting under way. Sea Isle City Police are warning the public to be aware that beaches will be shut down in the city a couple of streets at a time. The project is beginning at 1st and 2nd St. Each of Sea Isle City’s beaches will…
Lower Township has filled the position of assistant superintendent of Parks and Recreation. Jim Ridgeway had previously held the position before being hired as township manager. Bruce Fournier 48, of Lower Township, was born and raised in Cape May County. He graduated from Youngstown University in Ohio with a major in history and recently received…
A traffic accident closed Route 83 on Monday morning in both directions. The Dennis Volunteer Fire Company reports that the incident took place near Radcliffe Ave. The motor vehicle accident involved a down pole and wires. The roadway was shut down while utility services work to fix the pole.
Wildwood Crest will continue its free music series this weekend when Almost Journey takes the stage on Saturday July 25 at 7:30 p.m. The group will perform many of Journey’s most popular hits including “Wheel in the Sky,” “Lights,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” “ Faithfully”…
Gas prices continue to drop in South Jersey on average. AAA Mid-Atlantic reported that the average price at the pump dropped to $2.56 per gallon. Prices are now 95 cents cheaper than one year ago. Gas consumption is up this summer versus last year; however, the cost of oil is down. Its expected that prices…
A Linwood man plead guilty to stealing $125,000 from an elderly couple he met as a caseworker for the Atlantic County Adult Protective Services. William Price was indicted in March along with the owner of an in-home senior care company in Atlantic County and her sister. Price plead guilty to theft by deception. Under the…
A heat advisory is impacting most of South Jersey today. Heat index values could reach between 102 and 107. Maximum temperatures will hit the mid 90’s. Officials are warning residents to limit the amount of time they spend outside and drink lots of water to avoid possible dehydration. The advisory is in effect for Cumberland,…