A bank robbery suspect is being searched for by Vineland Police. The incident took place at the Cape Bank on 1771 S. Lincoln Ave on Friday morning around 11:20 a.m. The robber was said to be either white or Hispanic and around 6 feet tall. Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Vineland…
Gas prices rose again this past week. AAA Mid-Atlantic reports the latest price survey locally showed a four cent increase over the past week. The new average comes in at $1.98 per gallon. The increase is being blamed refinery maintenance, but expectations are that prices should decline during the holiday season.
Lower Township’s council is prepared to switch health insurance carriers. Council meets Monday night and is expected to dump Amerihealth and join the state’s health insurance plan. Resolutions to make the switch appear on Council’s agenda. Council may also take action on a resolution that will result in a change to the municipal prosecutor. Monday’s…
The bridge that connects Avalon to Sea Isle City is expected to be closed on Monday. The county will close the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge to repair the roadway that leads to the bridge in Avalon. This time, the closure is expected to last until just before President’s Day weekend. County officials say this will be…
Middle Township Mayor Tim Donohue has a new job. The Cape May County Herald reports that Donohue has been named as the Acting Road Supervisor for Cape May County, replacing another former county mayor, Frank McCall, who retired. Donohue’s salary in his new position is $60,000 annually.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment in a quiet neighborhood in Vineland. Police say two people were found dead inside an apartment at the Berkshires Apartment Complex; residents there say it’s a very safe neighborhood. Police are not yet talking about a cause of death for the two individuals; the investigation continues.
Five people have been indicted in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred in the Villas back on August 10th. The Press of Atlantic City reports that five men have been indicted on robbery, conspiracy, and other offenses. The victim of the robbery was identified as Mark Maslanka. One suspect, 26 year old Michael…
A major beach fill project in the north end of Ocean City could wrap up before Christmas. City leaders met on Thursday and talked about the beach fill project being conducted by Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company. The first leg of the beach fill project is finished, and the second leg could wrap up…
Another successful rescue by the United States Coast Guard off the coast of Somers Point. Two men were rescued from a sinking boat off the coast of Somers Point on Friday courtesy of a rescue team from Air Station Atlantic City. The men were on board a 16-foot fishing boat when it began to sink;…
They’re trying again. A citizens group in Wildwood Crest has turned in another petition attempting to block an attempt to build traffic medians along Pacific Avenue in Wildwood Crest. The second round of petitions was turned in to the Borough Clerk’s office before the weekend. The traffic medians would be installed along Pacific Avenue from…