The director of the Ocean City Free Public Library passed away earlier this week. Ocean City officials confirm that 45 year old Christopher Maloney passed away suddenly; city leaders met with the staff on Thursday to offer their support. Maloney reportedly died at his home and no cause of death has been announced.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency for New Jersey in advance of the Friday snowstorm. The declaration means that state offices will be closed on Friday for all non-essential employees. The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management will now work with local county offices to coordinate response and recovery efforts…
Here is a list of closings/delayed openings relating to the winter storm that will impact Cape May County through Friday, January 3, 2014: -Avalon Free Public Library is closed on Friday. -Crest Savings Bank location at 1010 Bayshore Rd. is closed today. -Governor Christie has declared a state of emergency, meaning all state offices for…
The National Weather Service is now placed Cape May County under a winter storm warning as forecast models are predicting more snow. The new forecast calls for 3 to 6 inches of snow for the county. This forecast is more in line with the region, that was looking at higher accumulations. The storm will likely…
A juvenile was found in possession of a controlled dangerous substance during a traffic stop. Lower Township Police arrested the 17-year-old of Rose Lane in the Villas. The child was charged with various drug charges and released into the custody of his parents. The stop took place in the area of Breakwater and Bayshore roads…
What will happen to home owners is massive flood insurance premiums are enacted? Well U.S. Senator Robert Menendez believes it could force some out of their homes. Menendez held a press conference on Thursday morning to get attention for the need to delay the hikes to the flood insurance program. There is talk in Washington…
A motor vehicle stop in Lower Township led to two arrests. Police there say they brought Thomas Conley Jr. and Shawn Wilson into custody on Dec. 29. The stop was made in the area of Breakwater and Fishing Creek roads. Police say a controlled dangerous substance was found in the vehicle and both were charged.…
Two people were arrested following the report of a woman being assaulted. The woman said a man tried to steal her purse and threw her to the ground so her boyfriend got involved. The suspect, David Thomas, was later arrested. He was charged with robbery, assault, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jake Gould was also…
A decision is expected by the end of the month regarding whether Senator Jeff Van Drew is going to make a try at Congress. The leaders of the Democratic parties in the counties involved in the 2nd legislative district said they wouldn’t endorse a candidate until Van Drew makes up him mind. Bill Hughes Jr.…
Traffic fatalities possibly hit an all-time low last year. Early numbers from the State Police say there were 542 fatalities on the roads last year, which is down 8 percent from the year prior and the lowest on record. State Police first started taking the numbers down in the 1940’s. Final numbers could change based…