A contractor from Marmora is among 40 contractors identified by the state for allegedly ripping off customers. The State Division of Consumer Affairs has issued violations to the contractors for allegedly cheating customers in the fourth quarter of 2015. On the list: James Gorman of Marmora, who is being asked to make over $27,000 in…
One New Jersey lawmaker wants to drop the legal drinking age in the Garden State from 21 years old, to 18 years old. Republican Assemblyman Michael Carroll says the argument is very clear: You can serve your country at the age of 18, and vote..but not take a drink legally in New Jersey? His measure…
It could be a dark and stormy night in Cape May County. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Cape May County that is in effect Wednesday from 6pm until Midnight. There could be strong gusty winds associated with potential thunderstorms; wind gusts could approach 50mph. If the storm activity develops, the…
State Senator Jeff VanDrew says his team has a plan to pressure Verizon to deliver better service to residents of Cape May County. The senator announced on the 98.7 The Coast morning show that his team plans to “break Verizon’s back” regarding DSL service and limited fiber optic deployment throughout the region. VanDrew plans to…
A very special appearance at the Cape May County Freeholder meeting on Tuesday. The Board welcomed Regent Willem Wandik and members of the Provincial Council of the Regency of Punkat, Papua, Indonesia. The delegation was visiting Cape May County on official business and was welcomed at the Freeholders’ caucus meeting. The delegation also visited Pen…
Three local basketball teams are in action tonight in the Cape Atlantic League basketball championship semifinal round. Middle Township takes on Wildwood Catholic at 5pm in a girls semifinal game, followed by Ocean City vs. Mainland Regional. The Wildwood Catholic vs. Middle matchup will be broadcast live on WCZT Radio. On Thursday night, we will…
A big delay in a back bay dredging project in Ocean City. The Ocean City Gazette reports that the United States Army Corps of Engineers has halted a huge dredging project in Ocean City because the contractor did unapproved work. An earthen pier was constructed to help a barge unload spoils from a site into…
The Motor Vehicle Commission office in Rio Grande is now closed for good. The Commission will open a spacious new office for Cape May County on Friday, February 26th at the Breakwater Shopping Plaza in North Cape May. If you must visit a Motor Vehicle Commission office on Wednesday or Thursday, offices in Vineland and…
Three people were busted in Middle Township for allegedly setting up a prostitution network operating out of a local motel. Middle Township Police say three people came to the Township to set up a prostitution scheme out of the Beach House Motel. The three arrested were 28 year old Melissa Larsen and 30 year old…
The Wildwood Leader reports that Wildwood High School is making changes to its grading scale and tracking system. A public meeting was held Tuesday evening to discuss the change from a four track system to a three track system. Principal Phil Schaffer said the new plan will enable the school to offer more electives to…