The price at the pump dropped five cents in the past week. The new numbers from AAA Mid Atlantic say that gas prices are now $3.50 locally per week. The local average is trending nine cents better than the national average. AAA believes prices will continue to slide down or remain flat in the near…
The rock and soul music of one of the most popular female talents of all time will be on display at Centennial Park on Saturday, July 26. Suzette Dorsey’s Tina Turner tribute show will appear as part of the Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series, bringing a total re-creation of Tina Turner’s exciting, high-energy concert tour …
An 22-year veteran of the Pleasantville Police Department will be getting a promotion. Emory Silipigni is becoming a Lt. with the force. Silipigni has served on the Patrol, Traffic, Cycle, and SWAT units. The department noted his command of Mayor Peterson’s ceremony and the Pleasantville portion of the Challenge AC triathlon as primary examples of his dedication and…
Police are looking into the theft of a credit card and fraudulent purchases made as a result. The unidentified suspect obtained the victim’s credit card and made 5 separate purchases using the card, until the victim discovered it missing and had it cancelled. The suspect, who is depicted in the photo, is a black or hispanic female…
A trip to Iowa this week made some think that Gov. Chris Christie was running for president. Christie denied those rumors but did have some sharp words for President Barack Obama. Christie said the Obama administration mishandled immigration, as the issue gets more interest nationally. The governor also made a recent trip to New Hampshire.
There is a new athletic director at Wildwood High School. The Gazette Leader’s Brian Cunniff reports that Phil Schaffer has been hired to be the new athletic director at the school. Schaffer has served as a teacher and head basketball coach at Cedar Creek High School. Schaffer was a two sport standout athlete at Ocean…
An emergency now exists on a section of beach in Strathmere. The Upper Township Gazette reports that the Township Committee has approved an emergency declaration for the north end of the Strathmere beachfront due to the effects of Hurricane Arthur before the July 4th weekend. The storm took about 100 feet of sand off the…
It’s possible some large school districts in Atlantic County may soon share the same superintendent. Districts in Northfield, Linwood, and Somers Point all are considering a plan to consider a shared services agreement to share a single superintendent. The jobs have all been left open at the same time due to retirements and relocations.
A company that has been doing business in Salem County will shut its doors this fall, eliminating nearly 300 jobs from the county. Ardagh Glass announced that it will close for good on October 15th; it’s other North American plans will remain open. Local politicians say they will do all they can to keep the…
Federal charges of child pornography possession were handed down to a West Wildwood man. Jeffrey Spicer is charged by complaint with one count of receipt of child pornography. He made his initial appearance in court this week. On March 19, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a home in Cape May, New Jersey, Spicer’s residence…