A nurse who had been in contact with Ebola patients in Sierra Leone was released on Monday from a quarantine. New Jersey has a quarantine policy in place for those with Ebola, but the woman tested negative for the disease. Gov. Chris Christie said in a statement that the state would not amend its policy.
Charges have been filed against a 25 year-old Pleasantville man for shooting a couple six times Fiday night. Police apprehended 25 year-old Andre Graves Byrd, the son of a Pleasantville police officer, for the shooting of 21 year-old Sha’Daija Gonzalez-Morgan and her child’s father 26 year-old Hector Gonzalez. The couple was gunned down after leaving…
A new poll finds that mental health issues still exist among New Jersey residents whose homes were significantly damaged during Hurricane Sandy two years ago. According to a new Monmouth University Poll, nearly half of those surveyed still report at least moderate distress. The poll shows stress levels are higher among those who remain displaced…
The woman who allegedly threw her infant child into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday has been charged with aggravated assault. Atlantic City Police have identified the woman as 24 year-old Patricia Shurig, who reportedly threw her baby into the water from a jetty on Pacific Avenue and then jumped in herself, according to witnesses. The…
On Saturday morning Wildwood Crest Police responded to 911 calls about heavy smoke coming from a local residence. Sgt. Denise Holt arrived at 206 E. Aster Rd. and found the owner, Charles Meyers, unconscious and not moving. With the assistance of retired CMC Sheriffs Corporal Jack Maurer, Holt removed Meyers from the house and administered first…
On Saturday the Beth Judah Synagogue celebrated their 100th year of ministry in Wildwood. The congregation first met in 1914 and is currently the only active synagogue in Cape May County. A special service was held to mark the event at their location at Spencer and Pacific Avenues in Wildwood, which was purchased in 1919…
On Saturday two people were critically injured after an early morning ambush in Pleasantville. Police found two victims lying at the intersection of Pleasant Avenue and Main Street, after being shot six times by an unidentified 25 year-old Pleasantville man. The ambush occurred as a 21 year-old woman and 26 year-old man were walking by…
On Sunday afternoon a woman with an infant jumped into the ocean in Atlantic City and was rescued by local fishermen. Police say the unidentified woman threw a baby into the water and then jumped off a jetty in an apparent suicide attempt at Pacific Avenue in the inlet section of the city. Three fisherman entered…
Cape May County may get another craft brewery if an up and coming company gets their way. Ludlum Island Brewery is seeking the ability to open in the resort. The three people involved in the project are Bill Topley, who has worked at Uncle Oogie’s Pizzeria for the past 14 years, Lou Cerone, who is…
Its been awhile since drivers saw gas prices as good as they are right now. The local average according to AAA Mid-Atlantic is $2.86 per gallon. Prices are eight cents better than one week ago and much better than the $3.20 average one year ago. While it is unclear how far gas prices can go…