Atlantic City Electric is planning a power outage for part of Ocean City on February 26th. City officials announced that the area between North and 13th streets will be affected, for about 15 minutes. Reminders will be sent to residents this week.
A very strong day Saturday for the Middle Township High School wrestling team at the District 30 tournament. The Panthers had three champions crowned and qualified seven wrestlers for the Region 8 competition in the tournament. The winners included Romeo Rodriguez, Gary Nagle, and Austin Comminsky who earned titles at Clearview Regional High School. For…
A big win for the Wildwood Catholic boys basketball team Saturday at the Camden Invitational held in Haddon Township. The Crusaders knocked off Cherokee, 64-42 thanks to 24 points from Caleb Fields. Wildwood Catholic’s next game will be Thursday versus St. Augustine in the CAL tournament.
A 74 year old pastor from Medford has confessed to sexually assaulting four children over a 16 year period. Harry Thomas admitted in court Friday that the assaults continued until 2015, and he had an inappropriate action with a fifth child. Thomas now faces up to 20 years behind bars.
Sea Isle City’s annual Polar Bear Plunge event occurred Saturday just hours before a mix of rain and sleet moved into our region. Businesses in the city count on the weekend for an annual mid winter pop of business that they will not experience until Memorial Day weekend. About 40,000 people came to town for…
A 64 year old Millville man has been convicted on charges that he beat a woman outside of a city liquor store with a lawn chair. Clarence “Mad Dog” Jenkins was convicted last week on a charge of second degree assault. Jenkins could face up to a decade behind bars when he’s sentenced in April.
New Jersey State Police are looking for two women who may have used counterfeit money at local businesses in our region. Police announced on their social media page that the suspects may have used the bogus money at three separate locations on January 30th. Small purchases were made, with real cash given as change. If…
A social studies teacher in the Middle Township School District admitted Friday that he was part of a multi-million dollar prescription fraud scheme. The Press of Atlantic City reports that 46 year old Shawn Sypherd of Upper Township admitted to orchestrating $2.4 million in fraudulent prescription drug benefits through the state’s health benefits program. He…
North Wildwood is scheduled to introduce the 2018 municipal budget on Tuesday. Council may also formally adopt the Wildwood Boardwalk Special Improvement District budget, and implement an ordinance that regulates a potential service provided by the Atlantic City Jitney Association.
Stone Harbor is considering a major increase in the fines associated with loitering offenses. Borough Council meets Tuesday afternoon and will consider increasing the fines from $200 to $1,250. Council is also prepared to discuss upcoming sports camps for the summer season.