It was a chance to say “thank you” to a man who has served the community in Lower Township for so many years. Police Chief Brian Marker will retire on July 1 and was recognized at the Lower Township Council meeting on Monday. The township already has its succession plans in order as Captain William…
It was the first day on the job for new Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann. Hermann started her new job on Monday where she replaced Tim Pernetti following the Mike Rice scandal. Hermann comes with her own baggage, being accused of being an abusive coach 16 years ago as a college volleyball coach. The school…
On Monday the “We Check For 21” program officially kicked off in Cape May County. Training and information seminars were hosted by the freeholder board and former Cape May County Sheriff and current N.J. State Parole Board Chairman James Plousis was the guest speaker. Plousis originated the program as sheriff 21 years ago and since…
The New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee approved a proposal to bring horse racing to the beaches of Atlantic City in October. Sponsors of the bill want a two-day race event to coincide with Columbus Day weekend and be held on the beach with a 50-horse field. The race would be run in a format similar…
On Monday state officials paid a visit to disaster recovery centers in Cape May and Atlantic Counties for a status report. The centers are helping with the distribution of $780 million in federal aid to Hurricane Sandy victims. Grant programs are available for as much as $150,000 for repairs to storm-damaged businesses and homes. New…
The new preliminary flood maps released by FEMA on Monday for four New Jersey counties show reduced velocity zones and increased flood hazard zones. The V Zones were reduced by 80 percent from the previous maps for Atlantic County and by 45 percent in Ocean County. The velocity zones require homeowners to prepare their homes…
New Jersey has received a $51 million public assistance grant from FEMA to remove debris from waterways at the shore. The funding will be used to pay contractors to load, haul and dispose of Hurricane Sandy debris throughout the state’s waterways. The state Department of Environmental Protection states they have so far cleared 85 percent…
On Monday 31 year-old Alberto Martinez was found guilty of murder in the death of 19 year-old Vincent DeSario in May of 2010. Superior Court Judge Patricia Wild announced her decision, after presiding over the trial of Martinez, who brutally struck his victim in the head with a baseball bat after he thought he was…
The National Marbles Tournament began Monday morning in Wildwood with two local 11 year-old competitors. India McClendon and William Portalatin are the first New Jersey residents to compete in the national tournament since 2001. Both Wildwood youngsters won their first games and joined 50 other competitors for the 90th tournament. The first national tournament was…
The Stone Harbor Farmers Market will open for the 2013 Summer Season Sunday June 23rd. The market opens each Sunday at 8 AM and closes at 12:30 PM. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, seafood and baked goods are all available. The Market is located in the Water Tower Parking Lot located on 95th Street between Second…