Wildwood police arrested a city resident in a number of burglaries. Police say that Anthony Ivens was in possession of stolen property and narcotics. Police made the discover on Monday when investigating a number of car burglaries in the 3900 block of Pacific Ave. Ivens was charged with seven counts of burglary and seven counts…
A Republican has thrown her name in the ring to run for committee in Middle Township. Rio Grande resident Melanie Collins has submitted a letter of intent seeking the Middle Township Republican Party’s endorsement as their Candidate for Middle Township Committee in 2013. Collins is a teacher at Middle Township High School. Collins said her…
Hurricane Sandy survivors need to complete the application for continued temporary rental assistance and avoid interruptions of funds for an apartment, house or other temporary home. The Federal Emergency Management Agency mails forms to survivors receiving temporary rental assistance that must be completed and returned to remain eligible. Survivors can request new forms by calling…
Another high ranking lawmaker is sounding off on Revel. Senate President Steve Sweeney issued a statement: “This is certainly disappointing, but it is not unexpected. Management at Revel has made mistakes since day 1. I informed and asked Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck to look into these issues on more than one occasion. …
A new poll suggests news reports on the scandal involving U.S. Senator Robert Menendez has taken a toll on his public image. A Quinnipiac University poll shows a 15 percent drop in approval rating from last month, down to 36 percent. The poll shows more people disapprove with a 41 percent disapproval rating. The poll…
A package of about 20 bills dealing with gun safety will be heard in the Assembly on Thursday. The full slate of bills are a Democrat response to some of the high profile shootings in the country. Gun rights activists say they don’t want their rights squashed. Democrats argue some of the proposed legislation is…
North Wildwood City Council is looking into the possibility of providing jitney service to their community. The Wildwood Leader reports that Councilman Ed Koehler presented the idea at Tuesday’s work session. Koehler noted the success of the jitneys in Sea Isle City last summer and their expanded service to Avalon and Stone Harbor this year. Following…
The top two seeds in the girls Cape Atlantic League Tournament were upset Wednesday night in games at St. Augustine Prep. Number five seed Sacred Heart beat top-seeded Ocean City 54-42, and Holy Spirit (3) upset Cedar Creek (2) 63-56. The two parochial schools will play each other for the CAL Championship this Saturday at Stockton College.…
The rate for a ride on the Wildwood Tram Car will be bumped up to $3 this summer. It’s estimated that over a half-million visitors use the tram car for the 2-mile ride along the boardwalks of Wildwood and North Wildwood. Officials of the Boardwalk Special Improvement District told The Press of Atlantic City that the…
The Cape May County Animal Shelter is now home to two dogs from Woodbine who were left outdoors with no food in unsanitary conditions for the past two weeks. NBC-40 reports that the owner of the dogs was in jail for an unrelated case and the woman in charge of their care at a home on…