A detour intersection in Vineland has reopened. Sherman Ave. at the Boulevard had been closed for nine months. The $3.1 million federally funded project began back in March improving the section of Sherman Avenue on both sides of the intersection with SE and SW Boulevards as well as the Conrail railroad tracks that run between…
An arctic blast of air will make it feel a bit cooler this week. Colder air will be moving in Monday night into Tuesday. Lows could be close to the teens on Tuesday night. The good news for South Jersey? It looks like warm air will be moving in by the end of the week.…
The Wildwood City Commission met last week and announced a new initiative to clean up the storefronts along the city’s famous boardwalk. The Cape May County Herald reports that various zoning ordinances may be discussed that would restrict signage and displays along the boardwalk. Mayor Ernie Troiano says businesses should not have to be hanging…
The final statistics are grim to say the least. New Jersey State Police say there were 594 fatal motor vehicle accidents in the Garden State in 2011, resulting in 635 deaths. The new statistics also show that the majority of those who died were behind the wheel of the vehicle at the time of the…
A two-vehicle accident led to a woman becoming entrapped. The Jaws of Life were used to extricate Doris Rivera, of Mays Landing. Her vehicle was struck by William Beck III, of Bridgeton, who was driving a Ford van along English Creek Avenue. Rivera was sent to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for treatment of what…
Convenience gambling is hurting Atlantic City, but new developments may cater to what Atlantic City really should be focusing on. Senator Jim Whelan told Coastal Broadcasting that he believes that Atlantic City’s focus should be on the visitor looking for an overnight or weekend stay. Slot parlors that have cropped up in Pennsylvania and New…
Two were injured in a shooting. Pleasantville Police are investigating the incident that took place at Sam’s Rialto Grill. Authorities are estimating the shots rang out at around 2 a.m. The victim’s names have not yet been released. The two were placed in an area hospital for what is being considered non-life-threatening injuries. More details…
An annual tradition at the Boardwalk Basketball Classic ended in a draw, so to speak. Wildwood and Wildwood Catholic split their girl/boy doubleheader on Saturday. Wildwood Catholic girls beat Wildwood 49-42. Meanwhile, Wildwood boys knocked off Wildwood Catholic 66-55. Both teams will be back in action on Monday during “Battle at the Boards,” which features…
The Stone Harbor municipal government will reorganize Tuesday evening. Two new members of the Borough Council will be sworn into office. Joselyn Rich and Karen Lane both won seats on the Borough council during the November election. Stone Harbor’s council meeting begins Tuesday at 7:00pm.
There will be additional construction work along Avalon Boulevard, which connects Avalon to Middle Township. County Engineer Dale Foster announced that a $723,000 contract has been awarded to a firm in Bridgeton for resurfacing the boulevard from the Avalon Canal Bridge to 500 feet west of the Gravens Thorofare Bridge in Middle Township. The project…