The beach of Cape May was selected as one of the 10 best in the country. Family Vacation Critic released the list that included Rehoboth Beach in Delaware and Virginia Beach. The write up included, “No matter the beach, the Jersey Shore is a great destination for families. Still, Cape May wins our vote with…
A familiar face could be back in Cape May. Former councilman Jack Wichterman has been tapped to fill a vacancy on the Cape May Council that was opened up by Jerry Inderwies Jr. stepping down. Wichterman last served on council last year when he decided to not run for reelection. He is also on vacation…
Federal corruption charges have been handed down to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez. He faces a 14 count indictment, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Also indicted was Dr. Salomon Melgen, a West Palm Beach, Fla., ophthalmologist. He is a friend and campaign donor of Menenedez. Menendez has been one of the more…
A suspect was arrested by police in Vineland and died in transport to the hospital. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the incident. Police were called for a disorderly person’s offense. Witnesses at the scene say that the officers were rough with Phillip White, who was arrested at a home on the 100 block…
The Wildwood City Fire Department responded to 232 West Maple Avenue for a reported dwelling fire at 03:58 AM on Tuesday. Engine 38 and NWFD Engine 2 arrived confirmed a working fire and requested a general alarm. Chief Christopher D’Amico arrived on scene and assumed command. Firefighters found fire in the crawl space in the…
A man accused of killing a 9 week old baby was arraigned on Tuesday on charges including murder. Manuel Mikes is the step father of the victim of the murder; the infant’s death has been ruled a homicide by the New Jersey Medical Examiner’s Office. Police say there was blunt force trauma to the baby’s…
Middle Township Deputy Mayor Dan Lockwood has filed his petition seeking a third term on Township Committee. Lockwood, who served as Mayor in 2012-2013, teamed with fellow Republican Tim Donohue to bring the first GOP majority in decades to Township Committee in 2012. Together, the two have kept the municipal levy below the all-time high…
The move to have the New Jersey Lottery run by the private company has sparked a drop in revenue. The company is $64 million behind revenue projections for the current fiscal year that ends June 31. The money that is produced by the lottery funds projects like after-school care and to assist veterans and education…
Comcast has announced the opening of a temporary payment center in Middle Township next week, due to the closing of the Wildwood service center on Feb. 23rd after a frozen pipe burst and flooded the offices. The company says they are still “evaluating options” over what to do with the Wildwood facility, which sustained significant damage.…
A new report by 6 ABC says that a fire chief in Atlantic City has resigned his job after dropping his pants at a security check point. Dennis Brooks has been on leave since March 5 when he is seen on video unfastening his belt and dropping his pants in front of a female security…