A huge showing of support for our military Thursday night in Avalon. Downtown Avalon hosted the 63rd Army Band from New Jersey that played a free concert Thursday evening at Avalon’s Veteran Plaza as part of its “Thursdays on Dune” concert series. ##
The Downtown Wildwood Marketplace will debut for the summer on July 6th. The marketplace event will offer about 20 vendors who will be selling everything from jewelery to clothing at the event that will run from 4pm until 9pm. Live music will be added to this year’s events. ##
A JetBlue flight had to make an emergency landing Wednesday night at the Atlantic City International Airport. FAA officials say the pilot saw smoke in the cockpit and had to land the plane. No injuries were reported; the jet eventually made its way to Florida. ##
State parks could close just in time for the July 4th weekend due to the budget impasse in Trenton. Governor Christie announced Thursday night that without a budget, it’s possible the parks could shut down unless a new budget is approved by midnight Friday; Christie is blaming democrats for the lack of progress. ##
The dates for the annual 4-H Fair in Cape May County have been announced. Young adults who assist with the fair attended the Freeholder meeting this week to announce that the event will be held Thursday through Saturday, July 20-22nd. ##
The New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners has suspended the license of Atlantic County doctor James Kauffman. Kauffman was arrested earlier this month after he greeted authorities armed with a pistol who came to his practice in Egg Harbor Township. ##
The Chelsea Pub and Inn in Atlantic City is closed for good. The business announced on its social media page that it had to close after being in business for nearly 160 years. No word yet on what caused the closure. ##
Ocean City Police are investigating vandalism at the Playland’s Castaway Cove amusement park on Monday and Wednesday. Police say the teens used objects including a fire extinguisher to conduct the vandalism. No word of any suspects being in custody. ##
One adult and two juveniles have been charged in connection with a home invasion robbery on Doughty Road in Pleasantville. Authorities say 18 year old Wilfredo Torres and two juveniles were charged last weekend with armed robbery and other offenses in connection with the crime that occurred earlier this year. ##
A 43 year old Virginia man admitted in court this week that he robbed four banks, including one in Ocean City, and another in Atlantic City. Bruce Wayne Higgins pleaded guilty before United States District Court Judge Renee Bumb to the crimes. Higgins could face up to 20 years behind bars when he is sentenced…