A rumored take over of the Borders bookstores in Atlantic County will not happen. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Books a Million chain could not finalize a deal with Borders books which will likely mean the Borders will close for good in September. Borders announced last week that it was going out…
Another free concert in the highly successful Wildwood Crest free concert series has been rescheduled for tonight after last evening’s rainout. The band “High Society” will perform a pop and oldies show at 7:30pm at the Wildwood Crest Centennial Park. The show is free, fun for all ages, just bring a blanket or a chair.…
Indiana Pacers head basketball coach Frank Vogel appeared at the Crest Pier in Wildwood Crest last evening. Here is a video of his comments to the crowd as provided by the Wildwood Crest Department of Recreation’s Frank Basile and Brian Cunniff. Vogel is a graduate of Wildwood High School and was recently named the Pacers…
Another weekend, another heat wave in Cape May County. The National Weather Service predicts another round of very hot weather for our region Friday and Saturday with the heat index on Saturday reaching 110 degrees. Another warm front will push into our region putting air temperatures into the mid 90s on Friday and Saturday. There…
A major lifeguard competition will be held this evening in Upper Township to benefit an important charity. The Upper Township beach Patrol M.S Six Mile Row is being held this evening for the 18th consecutive year. The defending champs are Craig Whitehead and Shane McGrath from the Avalon Beach Patrol who have won the title…
The cleanup and repairs continue in Ocean City following a vicious thunderstorm on Sunday that destroyed some public and private property. More than a dozen lifeguard stands were ripped up from the storm on Sunday as a “microburst” storm developed over the city bringing high winds, plenty of lightning, and torrential rain. Six boats belonging…
The man who was shot in Wildwood Monday afternoon was airlifted to an Atlantic City Hospital after the shooting. Wildwood Police confirm they have made one arrest in connection with the daytime shooting of a male victim on East Garfield Avenue Monday. The alleged gunman is only 17 years old; a Wildwood detective who was…
A drunk driving accident took place in Millville over the weekend and a pair of people were sent to the hospital as a result. The Daily Journal reports that Kevin J. Nocon, of Millville, was charged in the incident that resulted in a three vehicle accident. One of the victims suffered a fracture to his…
A second bear sighting has taken place in Millville. The Daily Journal reports the latest one took place near the intersection of Fairton Road and Rieck Avenue. A previous sighting took place on Cedar St. on July 20. To this point, there have been no damages or report of injury from the bear. It is…
The question over Gov. Chris Christie running for President once again came up in Iowa this week. Christie refuted his interest, saying it was not something he truly wanted at this time. The New Jersey Governor noted the significant time commitment it takes to run for President and he said he is not sure he…