Margate has run out of legal options regarding a beach project that has created huge ponds on the beach. An appeals court failed to stop the project during another court action on Wednesday, meaning the project will likely continue until it’s completed. Residents and officials are incensed over some large ponds of water that have…
A South Jersey family was shaken up when they were driving over the movable span on the Middle Thorofare Bridge while the span was actually opening. The Cape May County Herald reports that the family suffered minor injuries during the incident which occurred earlier this month; the span was four to six feet in the…
The owner of the former Revel Casino in Atlantic City is under investigation for allegedly placing fraudulent liens against a property in Florida. Glen Straub told the Press of Atlantic City that he’s innocent, and says the woman who owns the property where improvements were made was never his girlfriend. ##
The wife of Millville City Commissioner David Ennis was injured when her vehicle collided with a tractor trailer on Tuesday. Crystal S. Ennis was taken to Cooper Hospital following the accident. Ennis’ vehicle veered into the southbound lane of Main Road in Millville just before the accident. ##
The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Hazard Statement for a high risk of rip currents along the beaches of South Jersey until this evening. A tropical storm that will remain far to our east will produce rip currents and wave heights of four to six feet; always follow instructions provided by local beach…
The United States Coast Guard medivaced a fisherman off a boat about five miles off the coast of Manasquan Inlet on Tuesday. The 49 year old man was suffering chest pains and shortness of breath. He was taken to shore where he was treated by emergency medical services. ##
Avalon’s free beach movie has moved inside this evening due to the rain. Avalon will show the movie “Storks” at 8:30pm inside Avalon Community Hall. Wildwood has postponed its showing of the movie “Moana”; it will be shown tomorrow night. ##
Vineland Police will soon be wearing body cameras. The Daily Journal reports that Vineland has entered into a nearly $400,000 contract with a company to supply 100 new body cameras to police officers; the cameras will arrive within three months. ##
There is an elevated risk of rip currents along the beaches through Wednesday evening from Tropical Storm Gert. Gert will stay far away from local beaches, but the fetch from the storm may cause some rip currents. Follow all instructions provided by local beach patrols. ##
Ocean City Police are seeking a man who killed a seagull on the beach Monday. City police say the man killed the gull maliciously, and they are seeking the suspect. If you have any details, contact city police. ##