Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno continues to tour businesses throughout the state to get a handle on the local economy. On Thursday, Guadagno was in Mays Landing to visit a local restaurant, accompanied by the Hamilton Township Committee members. On Friday, Guadagno plans to visit businesses in Ocean City, Brigantine and Margate.
An Atlantic County jury convicted 27 year-old Kory McClary on two counts of murder Thursday, for the killing of two teenagers in 2008. After committing the crime, McClary fled to Alabama where he was eventually apprehended for the crimes. The murders were supposedly in retaliation for a robbery committed against McClary, whose defense attorney plans…
The South Jersey Transportation Authority says vacationers have started coming down to the Jersey Shore on Thursday for the long Labor Day Weekend. Officials noted heavy traffic heading eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway throughout the day. Over half a million cars are expected to use the expressway this holiday weekend.
The Cape May County Department of Health has a variety of vaccines available for adults in Cape May County. The specific vaccines you need as an adult are determined by factors such as your age, lifestyle, risk conditions, locations of travel and previous vaccines. Talk to your doctor or nurse about what is recommended for…
By joining forces with other local municipalities, Wildwood residents and businesses will soon see savings in their utility bills. City Commissioners recently adopted an ordinance allowing Commercial Utility Consortium (CUC) of Sewell to bid for lower energy prices. Municipalities in Cape May County participating in the energy auction include Middle Township and Stone Harbor. Commercial…
The drug use issue has gotten a lot of attention recent in Cape May County. Freeholder Kristen Gabor will host a family information session, “Putting a Face on Addiction” on Sept. 5. The public forum will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the County Administration Building located at 4 Moore Road. Cape May…
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a subject involved in a shoplifting incident that took place on August 22, 2013 at the Shoprite store in the English Creek Center, in the Cardiff section of the township. The suspect walked out of the store with a window air conditioner…
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a subject involved in a shoplifting incident that took place on August 13 at the Shoprite store in the English Creek Center, in the Cardiff section of the township. The suspect filled up a hand basket with various items and left the…
An Egg Harbor Township man has been arrested for drug possession. Jamile Rivera was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.Rivera was released on a summons pending court. The search on Aug. 23 located a quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
A search warrant executed at a Rio Grande motel netted a drug arrest. Police say on Aug. 21 they took Craig Young into custody as a result. The search warrant yielded the seizure of approximately ¼ ounce of cocaine, numerous plastic baggies, and a digital scale. Young was charged with distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine…