Record numbers participated in Saturday’s “Walk to Defeat ALS” on the Ocean City Boardwalk. More than 2,000 people showed their support for the 11th annual event, that registered 71 teams to walk and help support those affected by ALS. Saturday’s walk raised more than $200,000, which will be used to fund ALS programs and help…
It was a chance to show off a big improvement on the Wildwood island. Wildwood and Wildwood Crest officials, along with island tourism officials were at the grand opening of the Cresse Ave. bike ramp. It was a joint project between the two municipalities that allows an easy on and off the boardwalk.
A report says a major non-profit is showing significant budget shortfalls. The Press of Atlantic City is reporting that the Atlantic City Rescue Mission has a shortfall of $1 million. The Mission saw major growth after getting a major donation five years back, but is having a hard time maintaining that level.
A fire was allegedly set intentionally in Wildwood and a man was charged as a result. Ismael Ayala has been charged with aggravated arson and terroristic threats. The alleged incident took place in the area of Lincoln and New Jersey avenues in Wildwood on Wednesday. Bail was set at $75,000.
It might have been the final nail in the coffin. The Philadelphia Phillies lost on Sunday to fall five games back with nine to play. Cliff Lee pitched well, but the Phils couldn’t muster enough offense in the 2-1 defeat. Philadelphia had been making a run at a wild card birth after being left for…
Want to know what is new in emergency preparedness? Cape May County is going to hold its annual conference on Tuesday. The conference will begin at 10 am at the County Adminstration Building. Local and state officials are expected to be in attendance to update the public on new initiatives and protocol being worked on…
A former volunteer firefighter has received his sentence for stealing money from the Somers Point Volunteer Fire Company. Wayne Bailey, of Egg Harbor Township was given five years probation and is required to pay $25,000 in restitution. Bailey had been found guilty of writing a number of checks to himself and taking an undisclosed amount…
A proposal to increase the minimum wage in the state will be introduced on Monday. Senate President Steve Sweeney is expected to drop the bill that would allow voters to have a say on increasing the minimum wage on a ballot question. The measure would increase the minimum wage to $8.25 from $7.25, and allow…
An armed robbery suspect was convicted in an Atlantic City strike. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Dashand Chase, of Camden, was convicted against all charges. Chase was found guilty of first-degree armed robbery of a 37-year-old Egg Harbor Township woman at Bally’s Casino. The incident in question took place on 2009. Chase faces…
One of the state’s major lotteries passed a big milestone. The Powerball Lottery jackpot is now up to $200 million. No winning tickets were sold for the Saturday drawing. The new rollover is good for Wednesday night’s drawing. It has been over a month since anyone won the Powerball Lottery since Aug. 15.