The 78 year-old man who lost his life on Monday in a car crash on Route 55 has been identified as a resident of Sea Isle City. The victim of the single-vehicle accident was Francis McAleer of Maple Glen, Pa.,who lost control of his vehicle in the snow near north-bound mile post 23, spun off the…
Cumberland County Freeholders decided to table a scheduled vote on a new plan that would close the Gloucester County Jail and transfer inmates to Cumberland County. The controversial plan is opposed by residents and corrections officers from both counties. The freeholders said they needed more time to review the proposed merger, which could net $3…
While most towns are projecting an increase in taxes with their new budgets, taxes will actually be lower in Cape May Point. A reduction in labor costs have resulted in a small decrease of 0.39 percent, which amounts to an annual savings of $8 on an average assessment. Salaries and wages for the ten employees…
Multiple fire departments responded to a blaze at the Econo Lodge hotel just after 9:30 Tuesday night on the 300 block of East White Horse Pike. NBC-40 reports that smoke and flames could be seen coming from the back side of the building. The fire was brought under control by about 10:30 p.m. and no injuries were reported.…
Easter weekend is coming and the boardwalks are opening up in Wildwood and Ocean City. Weather coming into the weekend will see highs in the mid-50’s. There is the possibility for some rain showers on Sunday. This could mark the first major turn in the weather. Despite it being spring, snow showers have hit South…
25 alleged members of an area gang were arrested during a predawn raid on Tuesday. The FBI, State Police, and Atlantic City made the arrested of alleged members of the “Dirty Blok.” The members were arrested on a number of drug charges, distribution of heroin, and cocaine. Authorities say the arrests are apart of an…
It will be the official end of an era. The Turnpike Authority is going ahead with the demolition of the Beesley’s Point Bridge. A contract was awarded to Route 52 Constructors, of York, Pa. for $130 million. Cape May County Freeholder recently gave their final approval to go ahead with the tearing down of the…
An armed robbery has Wildwood Police looking for answers. Police say an armed suspect went into Bautista’s Food Market on Pacific Ave. and displayed a knife. The suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of money. The robbery remains under investigation by police. No details have been released on the suspect. The incident in question…
An insurance company got an unexpected walk in on Friday. Police in Vineland say that a man robbed an Allstate Insurance on the 1100 block of East Landis Avenue. Eyewitnesses say the man was wearing a mask, sunglasses, and a New York Yankees hat. A $1,000 reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers for anyone…
A man is alleged to have pulled a knife at a grocery store in Wildwood. Police there say that they arrested Christopher Perillo, of Wildwood, for the incident that took place at Comerical Mexicana Grocery Store. Police say they have recovered the weapon and money taken during the robbery. Perillo was charged with weapon possession…