On Sunday a local military officer began performing his duties in Washington, D.C. during this inauguration weekend. Major General Michael S. Linnington, joined President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Linnington, a native of Cape May County, is the commanding general of…
The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City hosted a “Women in Aviation” event Sunday to encourage women to join the aviation field. The event was held to educate interested women on the possibilities of a career in aviation and was sponsored by the Philadelphia chapter of “Women in Aviation” International Organization, with more than 14,000 members…
A new exhibit showcasing the history of local African-American organizations opens in Cape May on Monday, in conjunction with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The exhibit documents the role of local social and civic organizations that pushed for change in racial equality and supported black businesses. The groups included in the exhibit include Cape…
On Sunday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the AHL’s Albany Devils lost 3-2 in a shootout to the Adirondack Phantoms. The announced crowd of 5,135 was the largest of the year by over 1,100 for the Devils, who are playing four games in Atlantic City this season. However, most of the fans in attendance…
A three-judge panel has thrown out a sentence for life without parole for a murder that took place in Vineland. Steven E. Wright, of Pittsgrove, was initially sentenced to life in jail for a 2005 murder that took place inside of a Vineland supermarket. The court ruled that the trial court should look to lighten…
The final vote for Hurricane Sandy aid is expected this week. The U.S. Senate is expected to take a vote on the aid package that was approved last week in the House of Representatives. The package is worth just north of $50 billion and is the second in two votes that took place in the…
A new report by ESPN says that the Philadelphia Eagles have filled a vacancy for their offensive coordinator. Former Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur is being said to be tapped for the job. Chip Kelly was introduced last week as the new head coach for the team. Shurmur has some experience in the City…
Sixteen families in Sea Isle City have been helped by a fund set up following Hurricane Sandy. Local residents and business owners continue to raise funds for storm victims through the “Hurricane Sandy Sea Isle City Relief Fund,” which was first created in November, 2012. Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce President Chris Glancey said…
Cape May County residents will know what their county budget looks like this week. The Cape May County Freeholder Board will introduce a budget during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday. A Public Hearing on the proposed budget is planned for Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. and it is anticipated that adoption of…
A recent jump in gas prices receded slightly in the past week. AAA Mid-Atlantic released its latest polling data and says that prices locally dropped six cents in the past week. The latest average comes at $3.28 per gallon. The price at the pump is only one cent more than it was one year ago.