The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened an outreach center in Atlantic County for those affected by the severe storm of January 22-24th. Business owners and residents can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the S.B.A. with the help of customer service representatives from the agency. The office is located at Atlantic City’s City Hall…
A fire that destroyed seven boats at a marina on Old Sea Isle Boulevard Wednesday night may have been caused by a lightning strike. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the general manager of Minmar Marine suspects lightning caused the fire, but county fire officials continue to investigate. The reports says two Ocean View…
Five New Jersey residents have been charged for filing false applications for Hurricane Sandy relief funding. The Press of Atlantic City reports the suspects tried to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Small Business Administration by applying for low-interest loans using false information. Fund requests were granted from $32,759 to $174,051. The suspects could face…
Funeral services for Miss New Jersey 2013 Cara McCollum will be held in her Arkansas hometown on Saturday. McCollum tragically lost her life at age 24, after her car crashed into several trees off Route 55 back on President’s Day. According to her obituary, McCollum’s family is planning to hold a memorial service in New…
The bank robber who held up the North Cape May Branch of the Crest Savings Bank at gunpoint Thursday afternoon is still at large. The Lower Township Police Dept. along with the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office are still investigating the armed robbery that took place Thursday at about 1:30 p.m. The suspect is is…
Middle Township’s run in the Cape Atlantic League boys basketball tournament came to an end Thursday night. St. Augustine knocked off Middle Township, 60-41. The Hermits outscored the Panthers by a 32-9 margin in the second half to win the game. Tim Toney scored 19 points in a losing cause.
A motor vehicle crash sent two people to the hospital in Hamilton Township. Police there say that Jamie Gorgo was driving westbound on Rt. 40 when she struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Edward Nemeth. A third vehicle had to swerve to avoid the accident. Gorgo sustained moderate injuries and was transported to…
The big Fallen Hero Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday in North Wildwood. The annual event has continued to grow year-after-year. Due to the street construction at 15th St., sign ups on the day of will take place on 13th St. Signs and volunteers will be there to show you where to go. The plunge…
Bridgeton Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on Wednesday night. City police say a man broke into a home on Wiley Street, tied up the occupant, and attempted to steal the homeowner’s vehicle. The victim became untied, fought with the suspect, who then ran out the door. No arrests have been made.
Lower Township Police are telling residents in their community that an armed robber is on the loose. Authorities have issued a statement asking people to report any suspicious activity to them immediately. A man used a gun and robbed the North Cape May branch of Crest Savings Bank on Bayshore Road Thursday. The man was…