A new property tax survey by RealtyTrac.com shows the average Cape May County household pays just over $5,000 per year in property taxes. New Jersey continues to have the highest property taxes in the country. The average market value of each home is just over $481,000 in Cape May County. ##
New Jersey State Police announced the re-launch of an aggressive driving hotline in an attempt to crack down on motorists who text while drive. State Police say they will also send warning letters to individuals who have been seen texting while driving as part of a major crackdown during the month of April. ##
A 51 year old man from North Cape May has been arrested and charged for being in possession of child pornography. Authorities announced that charges have been filed against Charles Dodds Jr. who lives on Summer Circle. Dodds allegedly uploaded images of child pornography to various social media sites. ##
Legendary comedian Don Rickles has died at the age of 90. Rickles died earlier in the day on Thursday with his wife Barbara by his side. Rickles appeared as a standup comic in Atlantic City for decades.
Former Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is not done with baseball just yet. Howard has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. Howard will be assigned to the Braves’ AAA team.
Cape May County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Thursday until 5pm. A line of thunderstorms could roll through our region around 3pm today, and some smaller storms could be right behind it. Much of the rain has advanced to the north and east of us, but we still may see some heavy downpours and…
26 year old Matthew Gonzalez of Mays Landing was busted Tuesday evening during a motor vehicle stop in Hamilton Township. Police say they recovered marijuana, Oxycotin pills, and $3000 cash during a search of his vehicle. Gonzalez was taken to the Atlantic County Jail. ##
A major reconstruction project involving a portion of Pacific Avenue from Rambler Road to Cresse Avenue in Wildwood Crest begins on Friday. Crest officials expect the work to be completed by Memorial Day weekend. Southbound traffic along Pacific Avenue in the work zone will be prohibited from Monday mornings through Friday afternoons during this construction.…
Woodbine has received a $102,000 discretionary aid grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Borough officials say the grant will be used for the DeHirsch Avenue reconstruction project. Work is expected to begin later this month. ##
The New Jersey Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week over lawsuits involving the prices that are charged by chain restaurants during happy hours for beer and other beverages. Two suits have been filed by customers who said they were charged one price for a drink, and a higher price for a second drink because…