On Tuesday a group of about 30 concerned residents and taxpayers attending a council meeting were pleased to hear that Sea Isle City would not be extending their promenade by 65 blocks. The Press of Atlantic City reports that City Council dropped plans to extend their beachfront promenade to the north and the south after…
The Diocese of Camden will not tolerate lack of respect for the national anthem by it’s student athletes before their games. The diocese issued a policy to it’s schools last week that says any player or coach who does not demonstrate “appropriate respect” during the national anthem could be suspended for three games. The policy…
If you need to text in a 911 alert or request for assistance, you can in Cape May County. The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management announced that it can now accept text messages via 911 for emergency situations. OEM Director Marty Pagliughi says this is an unprecedented public safety initiative for residents and…
North Wildwood Police reported that a sailboat ran aground at the Fifth Avenue beach on Friday night. The only information that was made available was that everyone on the vessel was accounted for. A video posted on the North Wildwood Police Facebook page shows the sailboat being towed from the water’s edge across the beach.
Many local communities hosted 9/11 ceremonies on Sunday, to mark the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. The Cape May County Freeholders hosted their annual ceremony Sunday afternoon and the the City of Cape May along with the local Kiwanis Club sponsored their local ceremony. The City of Absecon unveiled a memorial monument…
Cape May County will begin to inspect its bridges this month, and that could result in some lane closures on select spans. The County will begin inspecting some bridges starting with Avalon Boulevard on Monday, and continue to inspect others including the Roosevelt Boulevard Bridge between Marmora and Ocean City, and the Sea Isle Boulevard…
The annual Patriot Day Memorial Ceremony sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be held on Sunday, September 11th, at 1 p.m. in front of the Cape May County Administration Building. Many local communities will also be holding Patriot Day ceremonies throughout the day on Sunday. Ceremonies will be held in Cape…
Another not guilty plea was entered today in court by one of two suspects charged in the murder dismemberment of 15-year-old Nicole Anstadt of Lower Township. Appearing at his arraignment, 23 year-old Derrick Powers, pleaded not guilty to the crime, as authorities claimed to have extensive evidence and testimony in the case linking Powers to…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced extended hours for outpatient clinics in Northfield and Vineland, in response to requests from patients seeking treatment. The Atlantic County clinic in Northfield will be open until 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday starting on Sept. 21st. The Cumberland County clinic in Vineland will stay open until 6:30 p.m.…
There were a few high school football games last weekend, but the majority of teams begin their season Friday night and Saturday. Middle Township hosts Holy Spirit tonight at 6 p.m., Schalick is at Wildwood, Ocean City plays at Oakcrest and Lower Cape May travels to Cape Henlopen on Saturday. All Middle Township games will…