A veteran wrestler at Lower Cape May Regional High School won his 100th match of the season over the weekend. Eric Pruszinski defeated Danny Hoerle of Westfield on Saturday which represented his 100th career win. Pruszinski is now the sixth wrestler in Lower Cape May Regional High School history to hit the century mark in…
A small tax increase is coming to Ocean City this year. City leaders introduced a new budget last week that will raise the local tax rate by one half of a penny. Mayor Jay Gillian’s budget calls for more money to be spent on various capital projects in the community. The budget totals $72 million…
Sea Isle City’s Polar Bear Plunge took place just hours before snow and cold temperatures moved into our region. The event attracted approximately 2,000 plungers to the seaside resort who paid for the right to put on their swimsuits and hit the icy surf. The entire event turns into a huge party in Sea Isle…
A brand new portion of the Ocean City boardwalk has been finished more than a month ahead of schedule. The Press of Atlantic City reports that phase two of a boardwalk reconstruction plan between 5th and 12th streets in the resort is complete. This marks the first time that the entire Ocean City boardwalk is…
Atlantic County Assemblyman Chris Brown announced that he is running for re-election this year. Brown was in Atlantic City over the weekend and announced his plans to seek another two year term in Trenton. Brown is from Ventnor, and he intends to seek his party’s nomination during a convention in five weeks.
If you don’t like the cold we are getting, you probably won’t like the snow that is coming either. The National Weather Service says up to four inches in possible in South Jersey. In the map released on Sunday morning, Cape May County would see the worst of it. There is still plenty that can…
The arctic blast of air to our area is going to make it dangerously cold. Wind chill values from Saturday night through Monday will remain in the negative range. A wind chill advisory and a high wind warning have both been posted. The National Weather Service is calling for the worst of the weather to…
Woodbine Mayor William Pikolycky announced the officers of the Woodbine Volunteer Fire Department at their recent annual installation dinner. Swearing in the officers was State Senator Jeff Van Drew. Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak was also in attendance. Line Officers are: Chief, Manuel Gonzalez.; Assistant Chief, Jose Santiago; Captain, Douglas Watkins ; Lieutenants, Joseph Schalek, Victor Hartley,…
A home on Shunpike Rd. in Lower Township was the site of an alleged burglary on Wednesday. The initial investigation revealed numerous items were taken including prescription medication, jewelry, coins and computer tablets. Officers were able to use tracking software in the tablet to locate a home Shunpike Rd. where the tablet is located. Upon…
Luck won’t be the only thing you need when entering a casino. The Borgata is set to introduce physical skill based gaming. The casino has gotten permission from the state to hold a basketball contest in March where players will shoot free throws for money. The contest will cost $20 as a buy in and…