The mayor of Dennis Township is calling it quits at the end of the year. Democrat John Murphy announced via a press release that he will retire when his term expires at the end of the year, on December 31st. Murphy says he is proud of his financial accomplishments, including a budget to be introduced…
The Ocean City Planning Board will entertain further discussion this week on a major development project in the city. A company wants to construct an 111 unit complex located on 11th Street called the Soliel Resort. The Board will hold the meeting inside Council chambers Wednesday at 6pm.
Middle Township Police have arrested a 25 year old man on drugs and counterfeit money charges. Police arrested Ramsey Woods of Pleasantville for active criminal bench warrants last week, and during the arrest Lewis had in his possession drugs and some counterfeit money. He was taken to the Cape May County Jail on $40,000 cash…
First a spring freeze warning, now a freeze watch. The National Weather Service issued a Freeze Warning through 10 a.m. on Tuesday for South Jersey. Now a Freeze Watch has been issued for 10 p.m. Tuesday through 9 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to drop into the low to mid 20’s overnight tonight for several…
A pharmacy technician who works for a CVS in Vineland has been charged with stealing drugs from his own pharmacy. Vineland Police say 32 year old Stephanie M. Gordon of Buena with charged with being in possession of a controlled dangerous substance and theft. She was arrested on March 30th.
Cape May Point is making a change at the top of its administrative government. The Cape May Gazette reports that Kim Hodsdon will not be reappointed to the position of clerk and administrator; her term ends in Cape May Point on Thursday. Hodsdon was hired to the position after Connie Mahon left Cape May Point…
An environmental activist who was a frequent outspoken critic at local government meetings has passed away at the age of 86. Ruth Fisher of South Dennis passed away last week. Fisher was active in many local environmental organizations and frequently attended freeholder meetings, questioning leadership on environmental issues. Services will be held on Saturday.
One of the most legendary coaches in Cape Atlantic League history has died at the age of 73. Ken Leary passed away Monday following a long illness. Leary won 517 basketball games as head coach of the Pleasantville boys basketball team. Services will be held Sunday.
On Tuesday the LoBiondo for Congress campaign announced it has submitted 751 signatures to the state Board of Elections on behalf of U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo, securing his spot on the November 8th ballot. To kick-off the campaign, LoBiondo for Congress has hosted six events across South Jersey for supporters, local Republican leaders and elected…
Atlantic City’s council will meet Wednesday and vote on a deferred compensation plan that will attempt to keep the city running. Mayor Don Guardian confirmed that the plan involves workers continuing their employment on an IOU basis until second quarter taxes are collected in May. Council President Marty Small says all of the workers are…