North Wildwood or Anglesea, apparently voters will decide. North Wildwood is considering a resolution that will result in a non-binding referendum question on November ballot that will ask residents if the city should change its name back to Anglesea. Mayor Patrick Rosenello says he is deeply appreciative of residents who presented a petition asking the…
A very serious accident involving a motor vehicle and a tandem bicycle in Wildwood Crest on Tuesday. Police say the accident occurred at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Morning Glory Road. A Jeep Wranger struck two people riding the bike, and the driver remained at the scene. More details regarding the accident are forthcoming.
Governor Christie says now is the time for the Bridgegate investigation to focus on the democrats, not the republicans. Christie this week has called for a state probe into the actions of two longtime democratic lawmakers whom Christie says may have used state resources for political attacks on him. He told reporters that it’s outrageous…
Atlantic County has a new Acting Prosecutor. On Tuesday, Governor Christie announced that Diane Ruberton has assumed the role of Acting Prosecutor for a former prosecutor who is now a judge. Ruberton says she is honored to serve Atlantic County; she has worked for the county for nearly two decades.
A local business has launched a crusade against litter on the beaches. Tony Visalli, owner of the Island Ice Cream Company, has initiated a “Litter Free” awareness campaign to urge people not to litter the beaches. The City of North Wildwood has joined the effort by posting “Litter Free Zone” signs on the backs of…
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian has announced that he will hold a neighborhood meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center. At the meeting, Michael Baker International Company will discuss a proposal for road and drainage improvements in the area from 26th Street to 34th Street between West Avenue and Bay…
On Tuesday the Millville Airport will celebrate it’s 75th anniversary. Local and state officials, including U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo will attend a special ceremony at the monument by the Henry E. Wyble Library and Education Center at the airport. The Millville Airport was chosen by the U.S. War Department as the nation’s first defense airport…
On Sunday an 18 year-old Ocean County man charged police offers with a large knife, attempting to commit suicide by cop. Manchester Township police shot and killed the man, who had made a 911 call to police threatening a suicide attempt. The man was identified as Limichael Shine of Toms River, who left a hand…
Two South Jersey communities made the Top 15 list of America’s Favorite Beach Towns, as compiled by Travel & Leisure Magazine. Cape May was number nine on the list, for it’s antique, Victorian charms and “postcard ready” views. Atlantic City was listed at number eleven, for it’s classic boardwalk and push for family-friendly entertainment. Towns…
Galloway Township Police report a 27-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver just before midnight Tuesday. Aubrey Service of Little Egg Harbor was struck in a cross-walk at 6th Avenue in Galloway Township near the westbound lanes of Route 30. The driver did not stop and police are looking for an older model silver…