Cape May County will again celebrate Disabilities Awareness Day in November in Avalon, an event designed as a day of information, food, music and fun not only for people with disabilities but for all who are interested in the agencies and organizations that serve the citizens of Cape May County. The event will be held…
Residential buglaries were reported in Middle Township. Police there say the incidents took place on Monday. The two incidents involved suspect(s) entering unoccupied residences through rear windows and removing televisions, computers, jewelry and other electronic equipment. Residents are urged to keep their windows and doors secured and to report any suspicious activity. If anyone has…
At tonight’s meeting of the Ocean City Council, a vote is expected on an ordinance for free beach tags for active-duty members of the military. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Middle Township veteran Joe Griffies is asking City Council to extend the free beach tag offer to all service members, both active and…
The Press of Atlantic City reports that firefighters from various Cape May County fire departments responded to a structure fire on Route 9 Monday night at about 9:30PM. According to State Police, the fire engulfed a garage at 1889 Route 9 in Clermont, in the vicinity of Routes 9 and 83 in Dennis Township. More…
First the baseball field and now new ice. Lower Township Deputy Mayor Kevin Lare said volunteers helped with installing the new hockey playing surface at Freeman Douglass Park. Lare said the community has been great in coming out and making the improvements at the park, which included a new grass infield, where dirt had been…
Halloween trick-or-treat hours pose a significant risk to children each year due to an increased number of motorists and pedestrians traveling in concentrated areas. The Atlantic County Office of Highway Traffic Safety reminds residents that the key to being safe is to be sure that you can be seen. More than twice as many children…
The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM Eastern. The test will assess the effectiveness of the system in preserving life and property and determine if the national-level system will work as designated should federal officials ever need to send a national…
Sea Isle City officials say the opening of the new library branch in the city may be delayed. There are some critical materials which have yet to be delivered that are delaying completion and opening of the facility. The project architect is working with the County to expedite a resolution of this matter by the…
Halloween in the Wildwoods kicks off Friday, October 28 with the Annual Halloween Parade, followed by the free Halloween Fun Fair at the Wildwoods Convention Center, located at 4501 Boardwalk in Wildwood. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. at Wildwood and Pacific Avenues, proceeding south and ending at the Wildwoods Convention Center.…
Atlantic City Electric reminds the public of the dangers of attempting to steal copper and other wire from the company’s lines, substations and equipment yards. “Safety is a core value at Atlantic City Electric. We are not only concerned for our employees’ safety, but for the safety of our customers.” Those who attempt to remove…