Maybe Gov. Chris Christie isn’t the most powerful future presidential candidate. A new poll shows that Hillary Clinton would beat Gov. Chris Christie if the two met each other in 2016. The Quinnipiac University says that Christie tests best among all Republicans and rates better than two leading Democrats, but falls short of Clinton. The…
Cape May County is looking into plan B for Ocean Drive at Townsend’s Inlet. Cape May County Engineer Dale Foster told 987 The Coast that the county is looking into a temporary fix for the summer to make the road accessible. Currently it is closed down due to the storm damage it received from Hurricane…
A man in possession of heroin found his way into the Cape May County Jail. Richard Irons was arrested for distribution of heroin on March 5. Irons was placed in jail on $30,000 bail. Irons was charged with a third degree crime that could land him in jail for up to five years. The investigation…
A Middle Township woman was arrested for attempted murder. Jamie Flynn was arrested in relation to a stabbing that was reported on the 800 block of Main St. in the Edgewood section of the township. The victim was visiting the residence of Flynn and Joseph Pierce when a fight broke out between the victim and…
Middle Township Committeewoman Susan DeLanzo announced she will not seek reelection to the committee on which she served for 12 years. DeLanzo made the announcement at Wednesday’s meeting of the Middle Township Democratic Club, according to a report in the Cape May County Herald. Now Middle Township Democrats will choose their candidate between Michael Clark of Swainton…
Middle Township Police confirm on Thursday that Stone Harbor Boulevard remains closed from Bayberry Drive to Stone Harbor. On Wednesday afternoon strong Northeast winds knocked down several utility poles along the roadway. Crews are working on repairing the damage and no timetable has been released on when Stone Harbor Boulevard will re-open.
The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council will hold their annual meeting and public hearing on the flounder regulations for the summer season. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. in the Galloway Township branch of the Atlantic County Library. After public comment the council will pick one of six options for this year’s flounder regulations. The…
Due to the effects of the nor’easter on Wednesday, all Ocean City Schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening on Thursday. HSPA testing for Ocean City High School will be postponed until Friday, March 8th. Further information can be found on the District’s website at www.oceancityschools.org.
There is no longer a high wind warning for Cape May County, but a coastal flood warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Friday. Widespread areas of moderate tidal flooding can be expected with high tides through Friday morning. After Thursday morning’s high tide, the greater chance of flooding will occur with the Friday morning…
A number of buildings were impacted by the heavy rain and winds on Wednesday, including Vineland High School. The incident took place at Vineland High School South Campus, which is where the juniors and seniors go to school. No one was injured as a result of the damage. The roof was lifted enough to allow…