Two seniors centers are closed today due to the coastal storm. The County announced that senior centers in North Wildwood and Ocean City are both closed on Monday due to the bad weather; other senior centers around the county are open. There’s no fare free transportation service to barrier islands today. Meals on Wheels and…
New Jersey State Police say that a suspect who had escaped from the Atlantic County Justice Facility has been captured. Daniel Newman, of Georgia, had initially been arrested on Saturday night at the Golden Nugget for theft-related crimes within the Atlantic City casino district. He fled handcuffed and on foot into a wooded area. Police…
Atlantic County officials are warning motorists to be safe with the storm that is forecasted to impact the region. Minor tidal flooding may impact commutes on Monday during high tide cycles in the morning and evening. Up to 2 inches of rain is expected in our area on Monday accompanied by 30-40 mph winds and…
Stockton University this weekend named the basketball court in its Sports Center “Gerry Matthews Court” in honor of New Jersey’s most winningest coach. Cheers and whistles erupted from the crowd of about 603, a fitting number representing each of Matthews’ career wins at Stockton. Nearly 40 alumni members of the men’s basketball team attended the…
Atlantic City Electric says it’s prepared for any interruptions in electrical service on Monday from the coastal storm. The utility announced that it has 125 linemen and an additional 160 personnel available to assist in restoration efforts. There could be wind gusts of 60mph at the Jersey Cape on Monday, which could bring tree limbs…
There will be no fare free transportation service on barrier islands in Cape May County on Monday. County officials announced that due to the coastal storm event, fare free service will be suspended in seashore communities on Monday. Mainland communities will still enjoy the fare free service.
A mention of Bill Henfey Park in North Wildwood during last night’s national broadcast of the NFC Championship game on Fox. Play by play announcer Joe Buck mentioned that Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan used to summer at the Jersey Shore in North Wildwood, and mentioned Bill Henfey Park as part of his commentary. Ryan led…
The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory for Cape May County for the two high tide cycles on Monday. A coastal storm will bring strong winds to the region through Monday afternoon, and the potential for spotty coastal flooding in our barrier island communities. Wave heights will be six to eight feet…
Another set of victories for the Wildwood High basketball teams during a girl boy doubleheader Saturday against Lower Cape May. In the girls game, Mackenzie McCracken scored 19 points leading the Lady Warriors to their tenth win of the season. And the boys team won its sixth in a row thanks to 30 points from…
The National Weather Service has posted a High Wind Watch for Cape May County for the potential of gusty winds approaching 60mph. The strongest winds will be associated with a coastal storm that will visit the region Sunday evening and throughout the day on Monday. Persistent easterly winds of 30-35mph will be in place, with…