Monday is a good day for swimmers to stay out of the ocean. The National Weather Service forecasts a high risk of rip currents for the New Jersey coastline from Ocean County south to Cape May and along the beaches of southern Delaware, due to northeast winds and wave heights of 4 to 6 feet.…
On Saturday and Sunday, hundreds of “Wheel Watchers” turned out to audition for one of America’s most popular TV game shows at the Claridge Hotel. Aspiring contestants played five-minute, one-puzzle rounds to audition for the game show. Producers were looking not just for skill in playing the game, but also personality and a positive, upbeat attitude.…
On Saturday evening a 44 year-old motorcyclist from Egg Harbor Township was killed in an accident with a car in Hamilton Township. The victim was identified by Hamilton Township Police as Scott Smith, who died from injuries suffered in the collision that occurred on West Jersey Avenue. According to police, Smith was traveling westbound on his…
The Lower Township Council meets Monday night and is expected to vote on a resolution that will address some flooding issues along Roseann Avenue. Council is going to authorize a grant application and the execution of a grant agreement with the State involving the issue. Council may also set the municipal service fees for mobile…
The Middle Township Committee meets Monday and will hold its meeting at the Rio Grande Fire Hall on Route 47. The Committee moves its meeting location from time to time to make government more accessible to the public. Officials will discuss the potential installation of city water in the Del Haven area, and review various…
A family is now homeless following a fire at their home in Egg Harbor Township. Fire officials say the blaze Thursday night at a home on Sugarberry Road in Bargaintown destroyed the two story home. There were no injuries in the fire; the American Red Cross provided temporary lodging. So far no word on what…
Corson’s Inlet State Park in Ocean City will be closed for about a month. The United States Army Corps of Engineers announced that the park is being closed thanks to a huge beach replenishment project in Ocean City. The park is being closed due to the beach work and to the presence of heavy equipment…
The price you pay for a gallon of gasoline continues to drop in the Garden State. Mid Atlantic AAA reported over the weekend that the average price for a gallon of gas has sunk to $2.04, which is down a full seven cents from last week. Gas prices have dropped for 13 consecutive weeks in…
A Del Haven man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of two children. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of Philip Cimini for aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Cimini is being held in the Cape May County Correctional Center on $900,000 bail. Ashley Funk,…
The corruption trial involving U.S. Senator Robert Menendez could start up to a year after originally planned to start. The trial was going to begin next month but a judge allowed the extra time for appeals of motions to be heard. Menendez was indicited on April 1 for charges that he acted inapporiately to help…