A 55 year old man from Arkansas ran into a wooded area after he caused a DWI-related traffic accident in Hamilton Township Sunday evening. Police say Steven Stewart’s car flipped four times during a wreck on Colonge Avenue at Lombard Street. Stewart’s vehicle hit another car but there were no serious injuries. ##
Lower Township will be the host of the only fireworks display in Cape May County this evening. The Township has a festival along the bay starting at 5pm between Lincoln Boulevard and Emerson Avenue. The fireworks start at 9pm. Many other communities have fireworks Tuesday night, including in Avalon where WCZT will broadcast the music…
A boat fire caused injuries to the operator of the vessel Sunday afternoon in Little Egg Harbor. State Police say the fire started on West Shrewsbury Drive and the operator of the vessel was being treated for non-life threatening injuries. ##
New Jersey’s government shutdown continues Monday with more meetings planned and no end to the lockout in sight. Governor Christie has closed even more state offices including travel and tourism offices and courts. A special session of the New Jersey Legislature is being convened this morning in attempt to end the stalemate. ##
41 year old Keith Clark has allegedly downloaded 3,500 images of child pornography despite being a registered sex offender. Clark remains in custody after being charged with downloading images that show infants and toddler being sexually abused. ##
No resolution is in sight for the shutdown of New Jersey’s government, as Monday begins the third day with no budget agreement. Senate President Steve Sweeney will meet with Robert Marino, CEO of Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, on Monday in attempt to unlock the stalemate.
Sea Isle City held a reorganization meeting of City Council over the holiday weekend. Council members J.B. Feeley, Jack Gibson, and Mary Tighe all received their respective oaths of office after securing Council seats in the May election. ##
The Cape May City Council meets Wednesday afternoon and is expected to hear a presentation regarding alternative layouts for the Lafayette Street Park. Council may also conduct a final reading of an ordinance that would prohibit the intentional release of helium-filled balloons, for environmental reasons. The meeting begins Wednesday at 1:00pm. ##
A fairly routine meeting for the Middle Township Committee Monday evening. The Committee is expected to authorize the hiring of an auctioneer for the sale of land and property that the Township no longer needs. The Committee is also expected to approve a hotel/motel license as well. ##
A 34 year old New York man was charged in connection with a hit and run accident on the Atlantic City Expressway Saturday morning. NJ.com reports that Vincent Van Pelt struck a vehicle on the Expressway near milepost 8.6 before he exited the Expressway and was stopped by local police. He was arrested for a…