Many lawmakers from throughout the state are on a train to Washington D.C. today. The “Walk to Washington” takes place today, which is sponsored by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. Estimates say that 700 people are on the train this year, up from about 500 in 2010. Gov. Chris Christie is providing the keynote…
If it seems like it snowed a lot recently, it has. This latest storm has made it the snowiest January for the state in 62 years. Cape May County made out much better than most in New Jersey with this last storm, only picking up a few inches. Overall, the state has been rocked with…
Hundreds of people took to the street after an electrical fire forced them out of their home in Atlantic City. The Press of Atlantic City reports the fire took place Metropolitan Plaza, located along South Rhode Island Avenue, just after 8:30 p.m. The report says some of the residents were taken to Boardwalk Hall for…
A new report says there are now three candidates to get the Republican Party’s two endorsements to run for Cape May County Freeholder. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Will Morey has officially decided to run for Freeholder. His name has been thrown around as one that potentially might run for some time. Morey…
A ruling came down from the state Supreme Court regarding what is and isn’t child neglect or abuse. In a 7-0 decision, the court ruled that slapping a child and taking money out of a child’s paycheck to help pay family bills is not necessarily child abuse. The state Division of Youth and Family Services…
On Wednesday, January 26th, Officer David C. Douglass, Jr. graduated from the 31st Basic Class of the Cape May County Police Academy. Douglass’ father, David C. Douglass, Sr. was a 34 year old Lower Township Police Officer when he was killed in the line of duty after exchanging gun fire with a burglary suspect who…
Governor Chris Christie and Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and Director of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, have authorized a delayed opening for all State Offices due to the winter weather on Thursday, January 27, 2011. As such, the Governor has determined that all State offices will delay…
All three incumbents will be running for the legislative seats in the 1st District. State Senator Jeff Van Drew confirmed to Coastal Broadcasting that Assemblyman Nelson Albano, Assemblyman Matt Milam, and himself are all going to run for reelection this November. No Republican has announced his intentions to run for either of these three seats.
Upper Township Committeeman Frank Conrad confirmed to Coastal Broadcasting that he is going to seek reelection this year. Conrad was going to run for Assembly two years ago, but backed out before the stretch run of the race. Conrad is a business owner in Upper Township and oversees revenue and finance.
On January 19th, 2011 the Wildwood and North Wildwood Fire Departments conducted an 8-hour vehicle extrication training class. This class was designed to up-date firefighters in tactics utilized during motor vehicle crashes. Areas of training included the use of extrication equipment, also known as the Jaws of Life, air lifting bags, vehicle stabilization, air rescue…