Two people were robbed at gunpoint Sunday night at Rowan University. Officials say the robbery occurred outside of Winans Hall on Route 322 shortly before 9 o’clock. Two men were walking outside when a sedan pulled up, four men got out, and robbed the pair with a handgun. No shots were fired, no suspects are…
Cape May City Police are searching for 23 year old Michael Benko of Gloucester County who’s wanted in connection with a stolen motorcycle that was reported to police nearly a month ago. Benko was previously charged in Atlantic City in connection with an accident involving the stolen motorcycle. Benko was last seen with facial injuries…
Lower Township’s new mayor and council will introduce its first municipal budget Monday night. Township Manager Jim Ridgeway is prepared to deliver the budget message during Council’s meeting; the budget is expected to be formally introduced. Council may also discuss a new ordinance that would establish requirements for the installation of a key box rapid…
Ocean City plans to tackle some flooding issues in the city. Mayor Jay Gillian announced that bids were opened last week on a major road and drainage project planned between 26th and 34th streets in the city. Council may award the contracts during its meeting on February 9th. Gillian says this will be the biggest…
North Wildwood will consider an emergency contract on Tuesday for beach work that’s needed after last month’s nor’easter event. The City Council meets Tuesday at 5:00pm and will consider the contract that would repair scarping and large sand cliffs on the beach created by the storm. Council may also authorize a contract for the reconstruction…
Stone Harbor’s Borough Council meets Tuesday afternoon and will consider a $1.5 million bond for a new wastewater pump station. The station would be located on 93rd Street in the community. Council will also establish salary ranges for key employees in government, and may award a nearly $1 million contract for the reconstruction of Golden…
Middle Township is prepared to address vacant properties during its meeting Monday night. The Township Committee will consider an ordinance that calls for the registration of vacant properties in Middle Township. The meeting begins at 6:00pm.
Another round of bridge repairs for the Cape Island Creek Bridge in Cape May and Lower Township begins the week of February 13th. County officials announced that the repairs are part of a $1.2 construction contract to fix the bridge. The first phase of the work was completed in spring, 2016; motorists will again be…
This is why our beaches are packed every summer. Tourism leaders from throughout Cape May County are on the road promoting the County as a tourism destination in the Mid-Atlantic region and in Canada. Many local communities including Avalon, Stone Harbor, Cape May, Sea Isle City, and others are participating in the program, providing staffing…
Congressman Frank LoBiondo has retained the chairmanship of a key House subcommittee. LoBiondo is the Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee. LoBiondo says it’s important for South Jersey to have a voice on the committee due to the existence of the FAA Technical Center, the Atlantic City International Airport, and other key assets in the…