Avalon is expected plenty of people to participate in a big weekend this weekend designed to jump start the tourism season. Avalon will hold its once a year, popular yard sale throughout the community on Saturday. Members of the local fire department will raise funds with a plant and hoagie sale at the firehouse, and…
New Jersey Congressman Frank LoBiondo will be in Middle Township on Saturday for a special memorial service to honor local law enforcement personnel who were killed in the line of duty. A ceremony will be held at the Crest Haven Complex Saturday morning at 11am. The ceremony is part of the annual Police Unity Tour…
There’s growing concern among the local seasonal business community about a new federal bill that is slated to be introduced in Congress today. The new bill is entitled “The Fraudulent Oversees Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2014”. Businesses say a portion of this new bill would eliminate the possibility of seasonal businesses at the…
A major theft took place at Artisan’s Alcove in Cape May. Police there say $100,000 worth of diamond engagement rings were taken on Thursday. Three of the suspects distracted the store clerk while the two other suspects opened an unlocked case. The suspects consisted of three black males and two black females. Anyone with information is asked to contact…
Stone Harbor residents will save a great deal of money on their flood insurance premiums in the future. The Borough announced this week that it has earned a Class 5 designation in the Community Rating System which will allow property owners to enjoy 25 percent discounts on their flood insurance premiums. Previously, Stone Harbor was…
The mayor of Ocean City has admitted to a mistake on his election paperwork. The Ocean City Gazette reports that Mayor Jay Gillian has owned up to a $10,000 mistake on his election report that was indicated at a donation from his father; instead, it was a loan. The accounting error has been captured by…
It will soon cost more money to use the Cape May Lewes Ferry during the peak season. A new fare schedule was released on Thursday and it will now cost $45 dollars for a vehicle and one person to use the ferry during the summer on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. At other times during…
An 87 year old Atlantic City man lost his life during a two vehicle crash in Vinelalnd on Wednesday. Police announced that the deceased was Gustavia Jasper of Atlantic City. Jasper was involved in an accident Wednesday afternoon at Sherman Avenue and Hance Bridge Road. Jasper’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle; he was transported…
Atlantic County authorities say a fugitive who has been on the run for more than two decades has been rounded up in Nevada. Atlantic County Sheriff Frank Balles announced today that 58 year old Zachary Sander was arrested on a first degree narcotics charge in Nevada. You may remember Sander was found guilty on first…
A new traffic light that sits at Fulling Mill Road and Route 47 in Middle Township will not be turned on in the near future. The township issued a press release stating that the delay of the activation of the signal is attributable to the state’s conformance with the American with Disabilities Act. An update…