Gas prices have gone up slightly in Cape May County over the past week. The new gasoline price survey released by Mid Atlantic AAA shows that the average price for a gallon of gas is now $3.30 in our area; that’s four cents below the state’s average and nine cents below the national average. Higher…
The exit ramp that takes you off the Atlantic City Expressway heading west to the Garden State Parkway will be closed for six hours on Thursday. The South Jersey Transportation Authority announced that Expressway exit 7-S westbound will be closed on February 2nd between 8:30am and 2:30pm for guide rail repairs. The right lane of…
The Wildwood school elections are moving from the spring to November. The Wildwood Board of Education approved a resolution that will move the elections to November which should increase voter turnout while saving the district thousands of dollars. The Wildwood district now must wait for the state to present guidelines on how to move the…
There’s a movement in Upper Township to consolidate its three zip codes into one number. The Gazette Leader reports that the issue was brought up because the firemen’s relief association may be losing some funding because that money may be heading to Woodbine and Dennis Township…two communities that share zip codes currently with Upper Township.…
Ocean City may be calling it quits on its ethics board. City Council is expected to meet on Thursday evening, February 9th and formally discuss a measure that would disband the board. Some residents would like to see it stay in place, while some city officials say its no longer needed. Some residents gave comments…
New Jersey lawmakers will begin to discuss Governor Chris Christie’s plans to slice taxes by ten percent for every New Jerseyan…but Christie’s staff won’t be testifying in Trenton. The administration says that Christie will address the state’s budget during his budget address next month but encourages lawmakers to talk about the tax cuts. The New…
Ocean City Councilman Roy Wagner is calling it quits. The 84 year old Wagner announced just before the weekend that he will not seek re-election to his council position in the fourth ward after serving eight years on city council. Ocean City will hold elections in its four wards in May, 2012. Wagner says he…
A Middle Township man has been arrested and charged with attempting to break into a home in Wildwood. 23 year old Brandon Ivens of Rio Grande was picked up Friday afternoon after he was caught red handed by a woman who broke into her home located on Park Boulevard. The woman was able to strike…
It was a huge night for the Wildwood Catholic boys basketball team Friday night. The Crusaders knocked off Pleasantville in a huge Cape Atlantic League game, 79-60. During the game, T-John Casilleo of the Crusaders scored his 1,000th career point. Casiello finished the game with 24 points, including a perfect 16 of 16 from the…
Middle Township plans on keeping its administrator. Committee approved a one year extension for Mark Mallett, pending a contract agreement. Committee is close on terms but a final agreement is still being worked out. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 6.