An Egg Harbor Township man has been given a prison term for distributing child pornography. Thomas Ballard was given 7 years in jail and must serve at least 3 1/2 years before parole becomes an option. He will also be required to register under Megan’s Law. Ballard admitted to sending more than 1,000 files to…
It is a good news, bad news situation for the weather this week. There is a warm up from the really cold snap we had over the weekend but heavy rain is taking its place. Up to an inch of rain is possible in some areas. The rain will begin as a mix of snow…
This Thursday will mark the 22st anniversary of the line of duty death for David C. Douglass Sr. in Lower Township. Officer Douglass was shot during a suspicious person call after he was pursuing a burglary suspect on foot. The flags at Township Hall and the Police Department will be flown at half staff on…
Two were charged in for attacking a 76-year-old man in an Atlantic City casino. Chester Rose and Chart Chavalaporan were both charged with aggravated assault, robbery, and conspiracy, according to Atlantic City police. The incident took place inside of the Harrah’s Casino on Saturday morning. Both men were taken to the Atlantic County Jail and…
The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has issued a “CODE BLUE” advisory for Cape May County effective from Friday, February 12, 2016 to Monday, February 15, 2016, from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily. The National Weather Service, has advised that the temperature may reach 16 degrees Fahrenheit or lower tonight, 5 degrees…
A top New Jersey lawmaker wants to continue the fight against deceptive practices by airlines. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez announced he would be reintroducing his “Real Transparency in Airfares Act” to reinforce existing consumer protections and double the penalties for those companies that try to deceive their customers. Sen. Menendez’s Real Transparency in Airfares Act,…
Preliminary damage estimates from the winter storm of January 23rd for the City of North Wildwood have come in at $13.5 million. Mayor Patrick Rosenello told Coastal Broadcasting exclusively that current damage assessments stand at $10 million to the beachfront and bulkheads and $3.5 million in other damage. Rosenello said the totals include damage to…
A bill trying to close the gap between what men and women make advanced in Trenton on Thursday. The measure would make it illegal for a woman to get paid less for “substantially similar” work to that of a man. If there was a pay difference the employer would have to show reason, including experience,…
The biggest union representing State Troopers in the state has come out against the Super Bowl Halftime Show and Beyonce performance. The union said it was “anti-police” and noted a trooper who was killed by a past member of the Black Panthers. A letter was written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asking the league to…
The Wildwoods Convention Center is among the best in the nation. SportsEvents Media Group announced that the Wildwoods Convention Center was named a Readers Choice Award winner. The SportsEvents magazine helps sports events planners produce sporting events throughout the nation. “The City of Wildwood is thrilled that the Convention Center was once again recognized as…