Payless Shoes is closing both locations in Middle Township, and at the Cumberland Mall. The chain announced another round of store closures Wednesday afternoon which include locations in Rio Grande and Cape May Court House, and at the Cumberland Mall. 17 Payless Shoe stores are closing throughout New Jersey. ##
Atlantic County authorities are now treating the disappearance of a man who’s remains were found as a homicide. Authorities say they are looking for the killer of Barry S. Brown of Egg Harbor Township who disappeared four years ago; Brown’s remains were found in January in a lot next to the Atlantic County Utilities Authority.…
The Middle Township girls’ lacrosse team will play for the State Group I championship on Saturday. Middle defeated Mount St. Mary in a state semifinal game this week, and will next play Oak Knoll for the state title at Kean University. Oak Knoll is the two time defending New Jersey Group I champions. ##
A Norwegian cruise ship noticed a 50 foot sailing vessel was in distress 110 miles east of Cape May, and called the Coast Guard for help. The Coast Guard responded and was able to safely tow the “Ibis” safely to Cape May Harbor Tuesday morning; there were no injuries. ##
The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management held its annual emergency preparedness conference Wednesday morning at Crest Haven. County OEM Director Martin Pagliughi hosted the conference which touched on power restoration, hurricane forecasting, care of pets, and drone technology. ##
The ShopRite LPGA Classic is expected to remain in South Jersey through at least the year 2023. An agreement will be announced later today that will continue the tournament in Atlantic County for at least the next six years; it began in 1986. ##
Got your Powerball tickets yet? The drawing later tonight is expected to have a top prize value of over $300 million thanks to 16 consecutive drawings with no winning ticket. ##
A 31 year old man has been charged by police in Vineland with carjacking a vehicle with a child in the back seat. Police say Pedro A. Ortiz of Plum Street is charged with first degree carjacking and other offenses relating to the crime. ##
Vineland Police are searching for a man who left a liquor store with six bottles of booze in his sweatpants. Police say the theft occurred at the Brewster Fine Wine and Liquor store. A female accomplice distracted the clerk while the man escaped. ##
Congressman Frank LoBiondo announced that he has secured over $5 million in federal funding for three airports in our region. The Cape May County Airport will get $2 million for drainage improvements, perimeter fencing, and the removal of tree obstructions. ##