The Avalon Borough Council held its reorganization meeting Friday afternoon. John McCorristin was named the new president of Council during the meeting. McCorristin, Dr. Nancy Hudanich, and James Deever all were sworn in to office by Mayor Marty Pagliughi. ##
A report today on NJ.com suggests that Cape May County is second in the State in terms of opioid use by its citizens, behind only Camden County. The report says that in 2015, Cape May County had a 1220 morphine milligram equivalent which measures opioid dosages. Cumberland and Atlantic counties also ranked in the top…
Governor Christie is calling for a full investigation into the cause of a trail derailment at Penn Station. Christie says the safety of New Jersey residents requires an investigation into the slow speed derailment that caused delays this morning, but no injuries. ##
The Chelsea Hotel in Atlantic City is about to become part of the Tropicana family. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Tropicana will purchase the Chelsea Hotel and connect both properties via a skyway bridge. ##
The Wildwood boardwalk has been named tops in the state by readers of “Things to Do in New Jersey” website. The Wildwood boardwalk received 46 support among its readers; Ocean City came in third, behind Keansburg. ##
A young girl was taken to a hospital following an incident at a Dennis Township campground on Thursday. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the girl was the victim of a water rescue at the Lake and Shore RV Resort and Campground in Ocean View. CPR was provided to the little girl as she…
Vineland Police are looking for vandals who damaged two public parks in the city during the July 4th holiday. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to those responsible for the vandalism which includes skid marks on basketball courts and overturned bleaches and toilets. ##
Six more couples from Lakewood have been charged with welfare fraud. State officials say the couples received a combined $400,000 in welfare benefits despite not being eligible to collect. So far, more than $2 million in fraud has been discovered in Lakewood. ##
Lower Township Police have charged a 35 year old Middle Township man with hit and run, stalking, and other offenses following a motor vehicle accident in the Villas Wednesday evening. Shawn I. Petitt sent threatening text messages to an ex girlfriend and then struck her vehicle with his own. Three adults and two juveniles were…
Rain has arrived at the beaches today, and it has resulted in an event cancellation. The Downtown Wildwood Marketplace is cancelled for today; the event will be held next on July 20th from 4:00-9:00pm. ##