A 64 year old North Wildwood man has admitting to stealing $2.4 million in coins from the United States Mint in Philadelphia. The Press of Atlantic City reports that William Gray worked at the Mint since 1996 and admitted to stealing presidential coins that were “error” coins that would fetch more money on the open…
A new show is going to debut on Fun 106.7 this Sunday. The Coastal Broadcasting news department is unveiling “In Depth” with Denis Brown. The show will air Sundays from 9 to 11 a.m. This weeks show will focus on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with Congressman Frank LoBiondo, State Senator Jeff Van…
A proposal to allow labor contract proposals available for public view before they are voted on by council was voted down in Lower Township. Council met on Wednesday for an issue that was not on the agenda, but had been discussed in the past. Union leadership was against the proposal. Typically, unions and council will…
A life sentence was given to an Atlantic City man for attempted murder. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Kafele Bomani got the ruling after being convicted back in 2007 of the crime. The case was interesting because the victim, Cullene Green said that Bomani was not the shooter, but other evidence including video…
Lower Township is looking to craft an ordinance that will help residents concerned with outdoor wood boilers. A number of residents from the Greenwood Estates who are concerned with one in their community. They first complained to council during an Aug. 15 council meeting. An ordinance is being drafted, but some of the residents that…
DNA testing helped lead to the arrest of a man in a two and a half year old case. Cape May City Police arrested Christopher A. Coombs, of Rio Grande. Coombs was charged with burglary and theft. Police retrieved blood from broke glass a Cape May Wicker where the break in took place. Police say…
Avalon has received its 9/11 artifact. The piece was picked up from JFK Airport in New York. The piece is from the World Trade Center and came to Avalon in time for their 9/11 ceremony on Sunday. On Sunday, September 11th at 12 Noon the Borough of Avalon will have a special 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony…
A replacement has been named on the Ventnor City Council. The Press of Atlantic City reports that council is naming former mayor Ted Bergman to fill a void after Commissioner Stephen Weintrob stepped down. A special election is being held in November to fill the vacancy formally. Weintrob will serve the position until that time.
More expansion is coming to the Garden State Parkway. The state was approved a widening project from mileposts 63 and 48. The widening project will put the Parkway at three lanes in both directions. This continues work that is heading south and is expected to go to milepost 30 by the final phase. Midlantic Construction…
The Route 52 causeway will be going to a reduced lane strategy again this offseason as some of the final work is done to the bridge. The roadway will be trimmed down to a single lane beginning next week. State officials told Coastal Broadcasting the causeway project is expected to be complete by Memorial Day…