You will see State Police and transportation workers out in force on major highways in our region on Thursday as they practice for the next hurricane event. The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that an emergency evacuation exercise will be conducted on local highways including the Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway tomorrow. …
On Monday the Lower Township Council selected a new municipal prosecutor to replace Peter Tourison, who recently resigned after being charged with drunk driving in Cape May on July 12th. The new prosecutor will be Frank Guaracini, who also serves as prosecutor for Stone Harbor and Avalon. Three other candidates applied for the position, including Ron Gelzunas, who…
The North Wildwood Police Department is attempting to identify suspects from an incident of third degree theft and criminal mischief that occurred on Morey’s Pier at 25th & Boardwalk on July 11. The three suspects, pictured here from Morey’s Pier surveillance video, are white males and approximately 16-20 years old. Suspect 1 was wearing a…
On Monday a moist air mass and temperatures in the 90’s drove the heat index well above 100 degrees in many areas of South Jersey. By mid-afternoon the air temperature in Vineland and Millville was 92 degrees, but the heat index was at 100 degrees. The thermometer hit 95 in Chatsworth, Burlington County, as the…
A unique athletic competition was held Saturday and Sunday on the Wildwood beach at Schellenger Avenue. The Morey’s Pier Beach Sports Weekend was billed as the only multi-event track meet in the country held entirely on the beach. The festival attracted sixty-three boys and girls high school lacrosse teams, 25 field hockey teams, and a variety…
The parent company that owns and operates four Superfresh supermarkets in southern New Jersey has filed for bankruptcy protection. A&P has made the application in bankruptcy court; it currently owns four Superfresh markets in South Jersey, along with some Pathmarks. A&P, also known as the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, has been in discussions…
A beach fill project in Sea Isle City is getting under way. Sea Isle City Police are warning the public to be aware that beaches will be shut down in the city a couple of streets at a time. The project is beginning at 1st and 2nd St. Each of Sea Isle City’s beaches will…
Lower Township has filled the position of assistant superintendent of Parks and Recreation. Jim Ridgeway had previously held the position before being hired as township manager. Bruce Fournier 48, of Lower Township, was born and raised in Cape May County. He graduated from Youngstown University in Ohio with a major in history and recently received…
A traffic accident closed Route 83 on Monday morning in both directions. The Dennis Volunteer Fire Company reports that the incident took place near Radcliffe Ave. The motor vehicle accident involved a down pole and wires. The roadway was shut down while utility services work to fix the pole.
Wildwood Crest will continue its free music series this weekend when Almost Journey takes the stage on Saturday July 25 at 7:30 p.m. The group will perform many of Journey’s most popular hits including “Wheel in the Sky,” “Lights,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” “ Faithfully”…