New Jersey State Senator Michael Testa will introduce legislation that would allow parents to opt their kids out of school districts that have mask policies. Testa says the move is initiated after Franklin Township announced over the weekend that masks would again be mandatory.
Wildwood Police have charged 37 year old Gary Nelson with weapons offenses after he fired a weapon in the backyard of a home located on Poplar Avenue Saturday night. Police say Nelson attempted to flee when approached and had a flare gun and a knife in his possession. Nelson is now lodged in the County…
Authorities in Atlantic County are investigating the circumstances regarding a fatal shooting early Monday morning in Pleasantville. Authorities say 30 year old Jazmen Martin-Richardson of Pleasantville was found shot to death along Iowa Avenue in the city. The suspect remains at large.
Avalon held a huge pickleball tournament at its popular facility over the weekend. Several hundred people participated in, and watched the event, the first of its kind in our area. Two of the top players on tour were part of the event, and provided personalized instruction to amateur players Monday morning. Photo and information courtesy…
A quick response by firefighters contained a fire in a unit at the Olympic Motel in Wildwood Crest Sunday. Officials responded to the fire located at a third floor unit on Sunday. There were no occupants of the unit at the time of the fire, and no injuries. The fire was contained to one unit.…
Two dogs reportedly died in a fire at the Seashore Lines Campground on Saturday evening. According to the Ocean View Fire Company, the fire engulfed two trailers with additional exposures. The fire was brought under control in about a half hour. The fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature. Information and photo courtesy…
Stone Harbor will make up last week’s cancelled Council meeting Tuesday at 4:30pm. Stone Harbor cancelled the meeting after disturbing communication was made to two members of the governing body.
Three swimmers were rescued from rip currents in Ocean City Saturday, and one was hospitalized after the incident. City officials say lifeguards responded to rescue the juveniles. A 12 year old boy was pulled from the surf unresponsive but he was breathing on his own. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital.
North Wildwood has 18 blocks of beachfront closed for the weekend. North Wildwood Police issued an update on social media announcing that beach work continues to help restore eroded beaches. Beaches are closed from 2nd to 20th avenues. South of 20th Street, and the Inlet, the beaches remain open.
The spread of coronavirus continues in the Garden State. The Centers for Disease Control recommends masks be worn in ten counties, including Cape May. However, there are no mask mandates in place by the state ramping up to the Memorial Day weekend. There are nearly 600 active Covid-19 cases in the Cape.