Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian says his city is going through the State’s 75-page report “line by line” in an attempt to convince state officials that the city is on the right financial path. Guardian held a press conference Wednesday and announced that the corrected report will be hand delivered to the State on Thursday.…
The Great Nor’easter Rollercoaster on the Wildwoods boardwalk is getting a $5 million makeover. The Press of Atlantic City reports that crews are taking the coaster apart and will make various upgrades to make it a smoother ride for patrons. The roller coaster has been a very popular attraction on Moreys Piers since it debuted…
A court date has been set for December 1st for the man who pulled a scary prank in a motel elevator this summer in Wildwood. The Wildwood Leader reports that 19 year old Austin Gaile was arrested in August after he doused himself with a liquid in an elevator and told occupants it was gasoline…
South Jersey Gas will begin to improve natural gas service in North Wildwood starting next Monday. The utility announced that it will convert the natural gas infrastructure system from low to high pressure throughout the city. Portions of the city to see work include Central, Atlantic, Ocean, and Surf avenues.
The annual “Cops In Shops” crackdown in shore communities netted a total of 229 arrests this past summer. Attorney General Christopher Porrino announced that 27 shore communities participated in this year’s initiative to crack down on the underage purchase of alcohol. Local towns involved were Avalon, Cape May, North Wildwood, Sea Isle City, and Wildwood.…
If you wish to smoke, don’t board the Cape May Lewes Ferry. The Delaware River and Bay Authority announced that a smoking ban will occur on the ferry starting January 1st. The ban includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigars, and other smokeless tobacco products. The ban also will include the terminal buildings in Lower Township…
A 21 year-old man from Mays Landing has been charged with an intentional hit and run accident Tuesday night that critically injured a Vineland man. Authorities have charged Desmond Fummey for aggravated assault and for leaving the scene of an accident. Fummey ran over 25 year-old Patrick Pearcy of Vineland; Pearcy was celebrating his birthday…
A 20 year old Bridgeton woman has been arrested and charged with having 128 bags of heroin, and a gun, in her possession. Azhine J. Hill of South Pine Street was charged with multiple offenses following a routine traffic stop Tuesday night. Hill is being held in the Cumberland County Jail on $75,000 cash bail.
Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian and city officials are disappointed with the state’s rejection of their fiscal recovery plan and they held a press conference Wednesday afternoon to outline their strategy. The mayor said he believes that the state’s response contains inaccuracies and mis-information within their justification. Guardian said that the city will submit a…
Two police departments on Wildwood’s Five-Mile Island will be competing to see who can raise more money during No Shave November. Officers in the Wildwood Crest Police Department will be going against Wildwood police to see which department can raise the most money per officer. All the money raised will be donated to the family…