The final public meeting for the Open Space and Recreation Plan will be March 21, 2013 at the Samuel S. DeVico Senior Center, 23 Romney Place, Cape May Court House. Refreshments will be served at 6:30, with the meeting start time 7:00 pm. In preparation for the meeting, a revised version of the Plan will…
A man got into a struggle with Lower Township police, but still found himself in jail. Lower Township Police responded to a trespassing complaint in the 600 Block of Seashore Road in the Erma Section of Lower Township on Jan. 19. Wallace Martino exited his vehicle and became highly combative and disorderly. Martino continued to…
Internet gaming will be coming to New Jersey. The amended bill received its final legislative approval on Tuesday. Gov. Chris Christie previously conditionally vetoed the measure, asking for some stricter controls to be placed on the bill. Advocates for Atlantic City say this will help the resort stay competitive in the overall gambling market.
The U.S. Coast Guard training facility in Cape May is holding a dedication ceremony on Tuesday for it’s staff barracks. The ceremony will honor a 1999 graduate of the Coast Guard base, Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bruckenthal. The former recruit was killed by suicide bombers in April of 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom as he defended oil platforms.…
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission says it is considering a fishery management plan that would cut New Jersey’s summer flounder quota by 10 percent. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council will meet next Thursday at the Atlantic County Library in Galloway Township to consider options. ASMFC claims…
A new report lists the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County as one of the four deadliest roads in New Jersey for pedestrians. The regional safety advocacy group known as the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, named four roads in the state with nine pedestrian fatalities between 2009 and 2011. The other three major highways are located in…
Absentee homeowners have been the victims of a slew of burglaries recently in Ocean City. Police in the resort say that 6 to 8 flat-screen TV’s have been stolen from vacant homes over the past three days. Officials say that thieves are targeting homes that are listed for sale with photos and addresses, making them…
A well-known veteran’s advocate is trying to run for Middle Township Committee. Vince DePrinzio is seeking the Republican party’s nomination to run for committee. DePrinzio, a veteran himself, might be best known for being one of the organizers behind the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Wildwood. He told 987 The Coast that he wants to advocate…
Bring your umbrella with you on Tuesday and especially Tuesday night. Heavy rain is expected to soak the area with the potential of over 1.75 inches of rain in some areas. The rain will mostly begin after 4 p.m. and should let up around the drive to work on Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service…
Gov. Chris Christie will have a few issues to address during his budget address on Tuesday. Christie will provide his budget message, but still must talk about this year’s budget. Senator Jeff Van Drew talked to 987 The Coast about the budget talk. Van Drew noted that the budget deficit isn’t insurmountable, but will need…