There will be no beach fees in Wildwood this year. The Wildwood commission confirmed the news during a meeting on Wednesday night. The commission said they plan to do their homework to see if going out to referendum on beach fees for the future makes sense for the city. Mayor Ernie Troiano said he supported…
The Middle Township Police Department in conjunction with the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to announce a reward offer in the Mark Himebaugh disappearance. An anonymous donor has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to closure of the case, and $25,000 for the safe return of Mark…
A captain of fishing boat is dead. It is confirmed that Jim Mears passed away at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, following a Coast Guard rescue, according to a report by the Press of Atlantic City. The Coast Guard officials say capsized 10 miles east of Barnaegat Light. The incident remains under investigation.
It will be a cold day on the beach this weekend as a large group will take part in an annual Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge is hosted by the Special Olympics of New Jersey and proceeds go to benefit the cause. Registeration begins at 10 a.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday and…
A concert venue in Vineland may soon be taken over. The Daily Journal reports that the city is looking into acquiring the building, for use which would then become home to the Police Athletic League. Currently the site is used for concerts. The report says negotiations are on-going, but would not include the city purchased…
The 253rd Transportation company of the National Guard was received home in Cape May County by family, friends, and fellow veterans. The bus carrying our troops arrived home shortly after 1:30pm and soldiers departed the bus to greet their families. 25 National Guard troops returned home following a one year voluntary deployment to Afghanistan. Among…
One person has been charged in an Egg Harbor Township accident. Police there say they charged Addie Butle, of Egg Harbor Township, with careless driving. The 1994 Chevy Blazer operated by Roger Handy, 23 years of age of Pleasantville, was proceeding East on Old Egg Harbor Road when his vehicle was struck by a 2006…
A long-time assemblyman will be laid to rest on Friday. Funeral arrangements have been set for Alex DeCroce, who died at the Statehouse on Monday evening. DeCroce’s body will be put to rest in Parsippany. He was 75-years-old. Lawmakers were working late in Trenton on Monday during the final day of that legislative cycle.
Wildwood City Commissioner Pete Byron spoke exclusively to Coastal Broadcasting about Wednesday night’s meeting, with the subject of beach tags on the agenda. According to Byron, the City of Wildwood is discussing a comprehensive plan to utilize all the resources offered by their expansive beachfront. Byron said all three city commissioners, including Mayor Troiano have met with the NJ Department of…
Former Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ryan Madson is headed west. ESPN reports that Madson will sign a one year contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Madson will reportedly be paid $8.5 million for one year of service with the Reds. Madson had 32 saves for the Phillies in 2011.