Officials have announced that the Dance Storm event scheduled for May 16 at Bishop McHugh has been cancelled. The event was set to be a fundraiser and those involved with the event hope to be able to offer it at a later date.
President Barack Obama has officially moved to take Cuba off the terrorist list. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez has been critical of Obama’s move to have increased relations with Cuba. Menendez has again stressed his feelings. One of the issues Menendez cited in the past was Cuba harboring cop-killer Joanne Chesimard. She was sentenced to life…
Gov. Chris Christie could be laying the ground work for a potential presidential run. The governor said during a stop in New Hampshire that he wants to raise the retirement age for social security and medicare to 69 and eliminate social security for those making over $200,000. He also said these changes should be phased…
Internet gambling revenues for Atlantic City saw a double-digit increase over March of 2014, according to data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Overall online gambling revenue was up by nearly 18 percent over last year to $13.2 million. Total gambling revenues for the city’s eight casinos have posted increases for seven of…
Cape May County Fare Free drivers competed in the rain Tuesday morning, in their ninth annual “Roadeo”. The event was held at the Cape May County Airport and tested Fare Free drivers in their everyday activities, including Vehicle Pre-trip, Wheelchair Securement and an Obstacle Course. Diane Hufana, of Lower Township, won the day’s competition with 921…
An active shooter drill will take place on April 23 at the Cape May County Superior Court. The Court House and Surrogates office will be closed from noon to the end of the day as a result. The exercise will involve surrounding law enforcement agencies, EMS, and more. The Cape may County Prosecutor’s Office is…
The Cape May Police Department will be conducting increased radar patrols in the area of Broadway, Central Avenue, and Stevens Street in West Cape May following numerous complaints of excessive speeding in those areas. In addition, we have also received complaints in the area of the West Cape May Elementary School and Cape May Elementary…
A new report says two men have plead guilty to the killing of Khalil Wallace, a former Millville football player. The Press of Atlantic City reports that 31-year-old Andre Gross and 29-year-old Norman Gray, both of Millville, plead guilty to aggravated manslaughter upon facing 1st degree murder charges. Sentencing will take place on June 10…
A five month investigation led to the indictment of eight men from Atlantic County on various drug charges. A total of 13 search warrants were executed and netted the seizure of approximately 40 bags of heroin, more than a kilogram of crack cocaine, 2 pounds of marijuana, approximately $125,000 in cash, 8 handguns, one shotgun,…
The road work on New Jersey Ave. is making good progress. Cape May County Engineer Dale Foster says the work will take place in two parts. The project this spring involves Youngs Ave. to Wildwood Ave. and then in the fall it will be taken down to the 26th St. The contractor is working on…