Atlantic City Electric says it’s ready for whatever Hermine brings to the Jersey Shore. The utility announced that an additional 160 overhead line contractors and tree crew personnel are on standby in the event winds knock trees into power lines. Extra personnel from Delmarva Power and Pepco are also available if needed.
Another drug bust in Lower Township. Police say they arrested a man and a woman Tuesday during a suspicious vehicle investigation near Mulligan Park in the Villas. Charged were 25 year old Dana Gilroy and 47 year old Michael Hale, both of North Cape May. Police found hypodermic needles and heroin in their possession. Gilroy…
The Wildwood Fire Department is getting a grant totaling nearly a half million dollars to purchase a new fire truck. The Fire Department announced that a FEMA grant is being awarded to Wildwood to help pay for the new pumper truck. Once the city unloads some other equipment, the new fire truck should come at…
One person has been shot dead, and the gunman is still alive after a self inflicted gunshot wound at The Walk in Atlantic City. Atlantic City Police confirm that one man was shot dead by the gunman who turned the weapon on himself; he survived the suicide attempt. Authorities say this is a domestic incident…
The Wings of Freedom Tour made a stop at the Millville Airport on Wednesday, with the arrival of B-24 and B-25 bombers and a B-17 Flying Fortress. The World War II aircraft will be on display until Friday, when they will fly-in to the Cape May Airport for the 20th anniversary of AirFest at the…
The new $143 million southbound bridge on the Garden State Parkway opened to traffic on Wednesday after three years of construction. The old southbound bridge over Great Egg Harbor Bay has been closed and is scheduled for demolition. The new bridge will include a multi-use walkway for pedestrians and bicyclists and a fishing area when…
The National Weather Service warns that dangerous rip currents with rough surf conditions will continue at the New Jersey and Delaware Beaches through Thursday and will probably worsen over the Labor Day Weekend. Lingering swells from the departing Hurricane Gaston will continue to make a noticeable impact on our coast through Thursday, while tropical storm…
Millville’s Mile Trout was involved in a serious car crash on an Orange County highway Wednesday night after his game with the Los Angeles Angels. Trout was unhurt, but two people were sent to hospitals in two separate, related accidents on the 55 freeway according to local emergency personnel. Trout did not play in Wednesday’s…
Industry analysts predict that gasoline prices could drop to as low as $1.50 per gallon after Labor Day, after the busy summer driving season. The Press of Atlantic City reports that drivers have saved nearly $19 billion this year, due to the lowest summer gasoline rates since 2004. Three factors could cause prices to remain…
Sunday, Sept. 11th will be the final day of the 2016 season for regular lifeguard coverage of the beaches in Wildwood Crest. All beaches will be protected by beach patrol staff through Labor Day Monday, and on the following weekend of Sept. 10-11. Due to limited available staff, five beaches will be protected from Tuesday, Sept.…