The Cape May County Technical School District has honored WCZT 98.7 The Coast and its president, Bob Maschio, as the vocational-technical school district’s 2012 Business Partner of the Year. Vocational-technical school districts in all 21 New Jersey counties announced their selections on Monday for their individual Business Partners of the Year. The selection honors the…
Two local beach communities are considering raising their beach fees for the 2013 season. Margate and Ventnor are planning to introduce ordinances this week that would raise the cost of beach tags in their communities. The two towns allow their beach tags to be used on either beach, while each city keeps the revenue from…
On Monday the New Jersey State Assembly approved a bill to legalize internet gambling in New Jersey. The bill now goes to the Senate for a vote on Thursday. The legislation passed by a vote of 48-24 with four abstentions. Cut from this current version of the bill, was $30 million to help boost horse-racing…
Governor Chris Christie appointed an Atlantic County man to New Jersey’s Ethics Commission Monday. The honorable Kenneth LeFevre of Brigantine previously served as the Chairman of the Atlantic County Republicans, before he retiring from that position in November of 2005. In another move, Nelson Johnson, of Hammonton, was nominated for reappointment as Superior Court Judge…
Don’t expect to enjoy unseasonably warm weather this weekend while finishing up your Christmas shopping. The National Weather Service is calling for a vigorous cold front to move through our region on Friday. Preceding it, showers with locally heavy rain are possible. Following the front, a prolonged period of strong, blustery winds are likely, with…
New crime rate data shows a mixed bag in local counties. Overall, the state saw a three percent increase in overall crime from 2010 to 2011. Cape May County saw a one percent increase during that same time period. Atlantic County got good news with crime dropping seven percent year-to-year. The New Jersey State Police…
Those receiving FEMA benefits need to ensure that they will continue to receive those benefits. FEMA officials are reminding those who are getting housing aid that they need to fill out a form to continue to receive that aid. Those who get the benefit will get a “Declaration for Continuing Need for Rental Assistance” form…
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon. At approximately 2 p.m., Atlantic City Police received a report of two armed males in the Stanley Holmes Village Apartment Complex. One suspect, a 24-year-old male, from Atlantic City, followed the officers’ commands and dropped his…
Local police forces have stepped up attention to areas schools following the deadly shooting last week in Connecticut. Coastal Broadcasting spoke with Middle Township Police Chief Christopher Leusnar. Leusnar said you are always wary of copycat killers to come out following a tragic event such as the one that took place last week. Middle Township…
New Jersey voters may have the final say on whether the state’s minimum hourly wage should be raised to $8.25 and tie future increases to inflation. The General Assembly on Monday approved a measure to put the question directly before registered voters at the next general election. The resolution was put forth as a proactive…