The search has been going on for 24 years to find Mark Himebaugh. Wednesday is the anniversary of the disappearance. Himebaugh was only 11 years old when he disappeared. Efforts have been made lately to turn up clues but so far nothing of significance has come from those investigations. Anyone with information on the disappearance…
Bar and tavern owners throughout New Jersey are launching a major initiative to prevent drunk driving beginning this holiday season. The New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association (NJLBA) and its members will be teaming up with Uber and the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers to provide safe rides home for thousands of their patrons. Uber…
West Cape May is hosting a presentation by the state to help local residents avoid being the victims of fraud. The presentation is being made by the New Jersey State Weights and Measures and Consumer Affairs. The meeting will be held on Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. in Borough Hall. The State is offering this…
Two men were arrested for an armed robbery in Galloway Township. A female was robbed while she was staying at the Budgetel Inn at 234 East White Horse Pike. An investigation led to the arrest of Frank Tobin and Anthony Palmeri, both of Mays Landing. Tobin was charged with robbery, conspiracy, and theft. Palmeri was…
Cape May County freeholders are expected to make some appointments before the Thanksgiving break. On Tuesday afternoon the Board is expected to reappoint Beth Bozzelli as the clerk for the freeholder board, and will reappoint William Hutchinson to the Cape May County Library Commission. Freeholders are also expected to approve a resolution that will urge…
A shore bird that causes some restrictions on local beaches is on the rebound locally. Conserve Wildlife Foundation reports that there is a rebound in the piping plover bird due to its breeding population. It’s the second straight year chick activity is on the rise in the Garden State. Project Manager Todd Pover says intensive…
The Cape May City Elementary School was one of only 59 schools in New Jersey to receive sustainability certification through the newly developed Sustainable Jersey for Schools program. It was the first year for certification, highlighting public schools in New Jersey that take the initiative to create “a brighter future.” The school received bronze-level certification…
In recent weeks, the Wildwood Police Department has received reports of a possible phone scam targeting residents in our area. According to those that have been contacted, the caller claims to be a representative of “Windows 7” and asks for information about the resident and their computer system. In at least one case, the resident…
Two suspects have been charged for robbing from a night club in Somers Point. Police there say charges have been filed against Larry Albury Jr., of Marmora, and Horny Velasquez, of Pleasantville. Both were charged with burglary, theft, and conspiracy for taking property from the club while it was closed. Police say they recovered $16,000…
North Wildwood Police took a report regarding a theft of a purse from an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the Wawa parking lot at Spruce & Maryland Avenues on Sunday. The alleged suspect, Joseph Kelly, reportedly left the area prior to police arrival and was not in custody at this time. On Monday, Detective…