Congress Hall in Cape May was the setting for a special naturalization ceremony on Tuesday. Assignment Judge Julio Mendez, who is a naturalized citizen from Cuba, presided over the ceremony for 30 new immigrants, from 18 different countries on five continents. State Superior Court Judges Michael Donohue and James Pickering administered the oath of allegiance to the…
Three town homes in Cape May caught fire early Tuesday morning. The Cape May County Herald reports that the fire started on the 900 block St. James Place around 1 a.m. and extended up the back walls and into the roofs of the units. Fire officials said no injuries were reported and the units sustained heavy…
Two Atlantic City councilmen have gone on record with their objections to the city’s payment of a monthly debt obligation. The Press of Atlantic City reports that both Councilmen Frank Gilliam and Jesse Kurtz said the bond payment money should not have been made because the cash is needed for the operation of the city.…
A 38 year-old inmate at the Ancora unit of Bayside State Prison escaped on Tuesday morning just weeks before his parole. Prison authorities report that Arthur Buckel was reported missing from the minimum security prison in Winslow Township at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. He was serving time at the Ancora lockup for aggravated assault and drug…
The end of April saw the average price of a gallon of gasoline in New Jersey break the $2 barrier, after climbing from a February low of $1.55. According to GasBuddy.com, the latest average for a gallon of regular gas in new Jersey now stands at $2.08, which is still nearly 50 cents below the average…
The Middle Township girls lacrosse team remained undefeated in Cape-Atlantic League play on Monday with a thrilling 14-13 victory over Ocean City. Bridget Ruskey scored the winning goal with just 49 seconds left in the game to give the Lady Panthers sole possession of first place in the CAL standings. Middle trailed 7-2 at halftime…
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority will be paying up to $1.1 million to a creditor of the Steel Pier, who was fighting them in court for a debt payment. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the payment will be made to Firestone Financial, who were threatening to take possession of some of the Steel…
On Thursday night, two Pennsylvania teenagers were robbed of their wallets on the street in the area of Andrews Avenue and the Boardwalk in Wildwood. The robbery victims were on their way to an event at the Wildwoods Convention Center at about 9:30 p.m. On Friday after an investigation, Wildwood Police arrested 18 year-old Jaquan Bartee…
This Friday and Saturday, the Borough of Avalon will be kicking off its season with a host of activities, including a wine and spirits festival presented by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce, and the Avalon Garden Club’s annual community yard sale. Other events include an annual free Paper Shredding Day, plant sale, hoagie sale, and bicycle/kayak…
A 46 year-old man who died Friday in an accident on the Garden State Parkway has been identified by N.J. State Police. Trenton resident Bobby Cardona was driving a 2007 Ford Econoline van northbound on the Garden State Parkway just after 4 p.m. when he lost control of the van near mile marker 33, drove…