The Ocean City Council will finally adopt its 2021 municipal budget on Thursday. City officials say there will be an update to the capital improvement budget that will set the course for the next five years. Thursday’s meeting begins at 7pm.
A portion of Bayshore Road between Townbank Road and Sandman Boulevard will be paved this week. County officials announced that the travel lanes will be paved to address recent utility openings. The road will be paved overnights both Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Friday is an official holiday in the State of New Jersey. Friday is Juneteenth Day, which will be celebrated statewide and is now considered to be an official state holiday. Many state workers will have the day off, and Motor Vehicle Commission offices will be closed.
Nothing was found after the United States Coast Guard received a report about a small glider plane that may have crashed in the ocean near Long Beach Island. There was an immediate rescue response to the area, and there was nothing found. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office told NJ Advance Media that the caller sounded…
There’s been a crash of a small plane in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Long Beach Island today. The small plane went down in the ocean just off the coast of Beach Haven. Reports suggest it may have been a glider-type aircraft. No word on the condition of the pilot or passengers.
51 year old Andrew Biddle of Egg Harbor Township has admitted to faking his own death in order to avoid charges of defrauding a bank. NJ.com reports today that Biddle pleaded guilty to a charge of sending a phony distress signal to the United States Coast Guard that resulted in a two day search. Biddle…
A Cape May city councilman who is also a local realtor has been charged with cyber harassment. 43 year old Christopher Bezaire has been charged with crimes after he allegedly harassed a former girlfriend. Bezaire was taken into custody on Wednesday, and charged with invasion of privacy, cyber harassment, stalking, and contempt of court, according…
Atlantic City enjoyed a huge bump in gaming revenue during the month of May. Gaming figures show income at $374.2 million last month, while one year ago the revenue was a paltry $95.9 million due to Covid. Internet gaming numbers continue to improve.
Sea Isle City officials are advising residents and visitors about a longstanding dog prohibition on the beaches and promenade during the busiest time of year. Dogs are prohibited from these public areas through the end of September.
The County has announced a lane restriction along a portion of Seashore Road Thursday night, starting at 6:00pm. County officials say the road near the intersection of Sandman Boulevard will be closed for shoulder paving as part of a missing bicycle lane project. Southbound traffic will be detoured until Friday at 4:00am.