Some major capital improvement projects are coming to Ocean City. The Press of Atlantic City reports that city council reviewed a new five year capital plan on Tuesday and it could result in a new boardwalk, new turf at Carey Field, and bigger beaches. Ocean City is counting on a new beach fill project this…
Sirens will be blaring and there will be plenty of smiling faces welcoming home members of the 253rd Transportation Company today. About two dozen members of our local National Guard will arrive in Cape May County shortly before 2pm today and will be greeted by friends and family. The members volunteered for a one year…
One person is dead following a boating accident in South Jersey on Tuesday. The United States Coast Guard reports that a boat capsized about ten miles off the coast of Barnegat Light on Tuesday evening. The 44 foot commercial fishing boat called “Mandy Ness” was in distress and the Coast Guard responded. Another fishing boat…
Local authorities have called a press conference for Wednesday regarding the investigation into the disappearance of Mark Himebaugh. Middle Township Police announced that a press conference will be held AT 2PM Wednesday to discuss a new reward that is being offered in connection with Himebaugh’s disappearance. Himebaugh was 11 years old when he disappeared from…
Want to see how county government really works? The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders held their first 90-minute open caucus session on Tuesday, prior to the regular freeholder meeting. Freeholder Director Gerald Thornton presided over the meeting which can include reports from county department heads. This was the first official meeting to the…
The deadline for accepting bids on the Cumberland Manor Nursing Home was pushed back from today to January 24th. According to the Press of Atlantic City, potential bidders asked to inspect the facility before submitting their bids. The Cumberland County Freeholder Board wants to turn over control of the nursing home to a private company.…
The long wait is finally over for some local families. About 25 members of the 253rd Transportation Company of the New Jersey National Guard will finally return to their homes in Cape May County. The soldiers spent one year serving in Afghanistan and have been back in the U.S. since January 3rd. You can expect…
The top official in Cape May will be going “In Depth.” Mayor Ed Mahaney will be joining Denis Brown for “In Depth,” this Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m. Mahaney will appear in the second hour. Topics will include Convention Hall, business development, city projects, and the budget. Anyone with questions is welcome to e-mail…
A beach fill will begin in Sea Isle City in under a week. It was announced during Tuesday’s council meeting that the dredge would begin its work in the near future. The beach project includes the placement of sand at several areas of the beach on the entire island, including portions of Strathmere and Sea…
Legal notices could still disappear from local newspapers. A measure was reintroduced on Tuesday that would allow local municipalities to place the notices online, instead of in the newspaper. Proponents say that this will save towns money, but some are worried of the impact it will have on the newspaper industry. A similar bill was…