No charges have been filed so far in the grounding of a 56-foot fishing vessel in Atlantic City late Sunday night. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to investigate why the Jessica Heather ran aground and was beached for almost 18 hours. Initial reports indicate the captain of the three-man crew was not at the helm…
A fire was reported at a home on the 400 block of Route 47 in Middle Township just after 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Firefighters say residents in the home when the fire broke out were able to escape safely and were treated by EMT’s at the scene. The fire was extinguished in under two hours…
Heat and high humidity levels have returned to South Jersey until a cold front clears the air by the weekend. A code orange air alert is in effect for our region for Wednesday. Air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and people suffering from asthma, heart…
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery at the Country Farms store on Tilton Road. Anyone having any information regarding this incident should contact the Egg Harbor Township Criminal Investigation Bureau. (609-926-4126 or 609- 926-4051). They can also Contact Atlantic County Crime…
There’s reason to be optimistic about real estate sales in Cape May County. County Clerk Rita Fulginiti told 98.7 The Coast that recordings of property transfers in the county are ahead of this time last August. So far in 2013 there have been 3,915 property transfers, 52 more than last year at this time. Property…
On Friday the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force, along with Middle Township Police arrested a 29 year-old man and seized 21 marijuana plants. Authorities executed a search warrant at the South Boyd Street residence of Gregory Hall, who was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within…
An electronic skimming device was discovered on the ATM of the Bank of America branch at 3841 Bayshore Road in North Cape May on Saturday. The Lower Township Police determined that the device was placed on the ATM at 2:13 p.m. on Saturday, August 10th. The police recommend that anyone who used that ATM on…
Lower Township Council approved a contract Aug. 19 with attorney Francis Campbell as special counsel to oppose Cape May’s attempt to withdrawal from the Lower Cape May Regional High School District. His contract with the township is not to exceed $7,500. Campbell was former general counsel and assistant executive director of the New Jersey School…
A man was caught in his vehicle using drugs. Lower Township Police say they arrested Theodore “Teddy” Marchina of Lower Township. The arrest was made just after midnight on Sunday morning. As a result of the on scene investigation, four bags of Cocaine were seized, along with other prescription drugs. The 36-year-old was placed in…
The competition is over. Michael Vick is the starting quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. Head Coach Chip Kelly made the announcement on Tuesday. Vick has played well during the preseason and most expected him to win the competition. Nick Foles will serve as the team’s primary back up this season. The Eagles open their season…