Three members of the Seaside Park Police Department were injured Friday morning as they helped with the response to the huge boardwalk fire in that community. Officials say the three officers were riding in the back of a truck on a seat that gave way, releasing them into the street. Two officers suffered head injuries…
A self-employed businesswoman from Central Jersey has been formally indicted for collecting unemployment benefits despite the fact that she is self-employed. 56 year old Mary Rapkowicz of Point Pleasant has been accused of cashing over $56,000 worth of unemployment checks from the state. She is self-employed by her own medical company. Rapkowicz could receive jail…
Seaside Park officials cancelled a fireworks display and other events that were going to be held today to celebrate the community’s centennial. Instead, local officials and fire officials are still dealing with a huge fire that destroyed a major park of the resort’s boardwalk. Dozens of businesses were gutted during the Thursday afternoon that fire…
He’s not going to Florida, he’s staying in New Jersey this weekend. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie cancelled a weekend trip to Florida to celebrate his wife’s birthday; instead, Christie will remain in the Garden State to focus his attention on the fire that destroyed the Seaside Park boardwalk. Christie is also cancelling his appearance…
Considering it was a record soggy June, both Avalon and Stone Harbor are happy with their beach tag sales. Both communities saw a slight dip in 2013 versus 2012, and Avalon had a record year in 2012. Stone Harbor was roughly $5,000 short of 2012’s $704,000. Avalon brought in $1.19 million 2013 versus $1.21 million…
Middle Township will be holding a free rabies clinic for township residents on Saturday, September 28th, from 2:00-3:00pm. The clinic will be held for dogs and cats at the Middle Township Public Works Building at 400 West Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House. Rabies vaccinations are required for all dogs to be able to…
Ocean City voters will discover two oddities on their school board ballots for the November 5th election. The Ocean City Gazette reports that only two candidates have filed for three openings of three-year terms on the board. The third candidate will need to be chosen by write-in ballot. However, seven names will be on the…
On Thursday the New Jersey Senate approved legislation that would permit a special horse race to be held on the Atlantic City beach in October. The Assembly approved the measure on Tuesday, granting a permit for an Italian Palio horse race on the beach during Columbus Day Weekend festivities. The new legislation dropped a provision…
Vineland Police are investigating a roll-over crash involving two vehicles around midnight on Thursday. The accident occurred on West Landis Avenue near Route 55 in Vineland according to a report by NBC-40. The accident downed electrical wires at the scene and police closed a portion of West Landis Avenue during their investigation. No names or…
The third and final night of preliminary competition for the Miss America Pageant was held Thursday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The talent competition was won by Miss Florida with a baton twirling routine and Miss Georgia won the swimsuit competition. The Miss America Parade will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday on…