West Cape May is hosting a presentation by the state to help local residents avoid being the victims of fraud. The presentation is being made by the New Jersey State Weights and Measures and Consumer Affairs. The meeting will be held on Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. in Borough Hall. The State is offering this…
Two men were arrested for an armed robbery in Galloway Township. A female was robbed while she was staying at the Budgetel Inn at 234 East White Horse Pike. An investigation led to the arrest of Frank Tobin and Anthony Palmeri, both of Mays Landing. Tobin was charged with robbery, conspiracy, and theft. Palmeri was…
Cape May County freeholders are expected to make some appointments before the Thanksgiving break. On Tuesday afternoon the Board is expected to reappoint Beth Bozzelli as the clerk for the freeholder board, and will reappoint William Hutchinson to the Cape May County Library Commission. Freeholders are also expected to approve a resolution that will urge…
The former athletic director at Ocean City High School is suing the school district, and expects more than $2 million. The Ocean City Gazette reports that Chris Lentz has filed a notice of a lawsuit against the school district alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. Lentz alleges that Superintendent Kathleen Taylor objected to Lentz’ sexual orientation.…
Officials in Wildwood Crest will meet after the Thanksgiving holiday to consider a repeal of an ordinance that would result in new traffic medians along Pacific Avenue. A meeting is scheduled on December 4th to discuss the plan; a citizens group has turned in a petition that opposes spending money for the median project. The…
A shore bird that causes some restrictions on local beaches is on the rebound locally. Conserve Wildlife Foundation reports that there is a rebound in the piping plover bird due to its breeding population. It’s the second straight year chick activity is on the rise in the Garden State. Project Manager Todd Pover says intensive…
A man who’s been synonymous with Atlantic City for decades has passed away at the age of 83. Allen “Boo” Pergament passed away on Friday after an extended illness. Pergament was the historian for Atlantic City and was active in many city organizations. Pergament also left his mark on youth athletics as he ran a…
It appears Gov. Chris Christie may be back on the main stage for the next GOP debate. CNN has announced how the criteria to be used and both Iowa and New Hampshire polls will be used. Christie has done well in the New Hampshire polls and will likely end up on the main stage for…
Two men were indicted for the murder of an Atlantic City man. Rahmir Skinner, of Atlantic City, and Mario Blocker, and Bridgeton for the shooting death of Kenneth Moore back in Jan. inside of his Atlantic City home. Bail was set on each individual for $1 million. The state believes that the two men killed…
A bat collected from the 500 block of Revere Way in Galloway has been confirmed positive for rabies according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health, making it the eighth case of rabies in Atlantic County this year. The bat was discovered by the homeowner among leaves on his property. The bat was sent…