There is growing confidence that Cape May County will be subject to a coastal storm Monday night through Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts the storm will include some snow and rain, strong gusty winds, and the threat of coastal flooding. Residents are advised to monitor media outlets in the next few days as confidence…
A big meeting will be held in Avalon Monday night as republicans from around the county will select their political candidates for this year’s elections. There is a contested race for the sheriff’s position; incumbent Gary Schaffer is not seeking re-election this year. Candidates will also be selected to run for three legislative seats up…
Two Cumberland County residents have confessed to their participation in a crime ring that resulted in $20,000 worth of shoplifted merchandise from local retail stores. The two criminals stole items from stores including Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Target, Walmart, and other outlets. 30 year old Chiara Pended of Millville and 26 year old Thareick Archer of…
The Ocean City Red Raiders basketball team will compete for a state championship on Sunday. Ocean City battles Pascack Valley at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River for the Group III championship. Ocean City has lost only one game this season.
Ocean City will attempt to purchase the former Getty gasoline station near the 9th Street Bridge. Council has introduced a bond ordinance totaling over $617,000 for the purchase of the vacant property. A large park may be created by the city at the foot of the bridge to replace gas stations that have gone out…
Ocean City has introduced a new set of regulations designed for boardwalk performers. Council met Thursday night and introduced an ordinance that requires the performers to obtain a license for $50 and play at designated locations in the city. That license would have to be renewed on an annual basis. The ordinance also designates certain…
Patricia Harbora is the new municipal clerk in Cape May. Harbora was confirmed for the job during a meeting this week of the Cape May City Council. She began her career in government in 1999 in Lower Township. She will serve until 2020 when she may be reappointed.
This weekend marks the eighth anniversary of the disappearance of John Weisbecker from his Ocean City home. Weisbecker came up missing in March, 2009 and all signs point to a struggle at his home before he disappeared. A reward has been posted totaling $50,000 for information that leads to his whereabouts.
A major dredging project will be conducted for the first time between Brigantine and Long Beach Island. State officials announced that a dredging project for the Little Egg Inlet is needed because parts of the channels are no longer navigable. More than one million cubic yards of sand will be removed from the channel.
A 26 year old Millville man may be sentenced to five years in prison for a burglary offense. Enrick Penaloza broke into a residence in Maurice River Township in January, 2015 with plans of stealing personal items. Penaloza rejected a plea bargain agreement, went to trial, and was convicted. His sentencing will be held in…