Atlantic County government offices will be closed on Monday, November 12 in observance of Veterans Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday with the exception of the Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County library system which remains closed until further notice for remediation of storm damages. Patrons of the Brigantine branch are welcome at any of…
No injuries were reported during a house fire in Cape May on Friday. A home located on Delaware Avenue experienced minor damage when a fire started Friday afternoon in a trash can behind the house. No one was at home at the time of the fire; a neighbor rescued a family dog who was inside…
The race for the mayor’s seat in the city of Cape May tightened up before the weekend. Mayor Ed Mahaney enjoys only a scant 11 vote lead over challenger Rusty Chew. Chew says the race is not over because more votes need to be counted via absentee balloting. Chew has told the Press of Atlantic…
The first lawsuit has been filed in connection with the meningitis outbreak connected to bad steroid injections. 55 year old Andre Gould of Millville is seeking $50,000 in damages after she received an injection for neck pain and then contracted meningitis. 32 people have died as a result of the tainted injections.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie struck a somber tone before the weekend about the rebuilding effort following Hurricane Sandy. Speaking before a crowd in Seaside Park, the governor admitted it will take many months, possibly years, for the state to rebuild following Hurricane Sandy. Christie says he will make sure New Jersey receives the same…
Middle Township Police announced that a husband and wife from the community were arrested before the weekend on charges that they committed residential burglaries in the township and other communities. Arrested were 38 year old Christopher Lamonica and his wife, 28 year old Torri Lamonica. The Lamonicas admitted to police they they burglarized residences in…
Sea Isle City officials are expected to discuss the recovery in the community following Hurricane Sandy during Tuesday’s council meeting. City council will meet at 10am inside the Sea Isle City Public School to discuss the reparations Sea Isle City must make in the coming months following the storm that damaged public and private property.…
Civil lawsuits have been slapped against several North Jersey companies for committing price gouging during the recovery effort from Hurricane Sandy. The Christie administration announced today that eight business have been charged with price gouging relating to those who needed fuel, shelter, and other essentials. One gasoline station is charged with rooking customers for $5.49…
The Delaware River and Bay Authority wants to further enhance your next trip on the Cape May Lewes Ferry. The authority announced today that three ferry vessels are getting better enhanced seating that will include tray tables, drink holders, arm rests, and even some seats that recline. The seating is being instaled on the vessels…
Lower Township Police announced they have charged a teenage boy with making a threat at Lower Cape May Regional High School last week that resulted in an evacuation of the school. Police say the teenager was charged with a second degree count of false public alarm and a second degree count with making terroristic threats.…