A hospital would usually rank among the places you shouldn’t smuggle heroin into. A Millville man allegedly decided to try anyway. Scott Cushner and his hospitalized girlfriend, Christina Zimmer, both of the 5200 block of Main Street were arrested on drug charges at the South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center. Both were later freed on…
It may not be “paper or plastic” in the future. Legislation is being considered in Trenton that would limit or could outright ban plastic bags from being used at stores in future years. Ocean City considered a measure like this in the past and particular stores in the state have banned the use of plastic…
A man has been charged with stealing a hummer in Avalon on Sunday. The victim stated he parked his vehicle in the 100 block of 8th Street and awoke to find it missing. Kalelor Harper, a 23 year old auto mechanic from Elizabethtown, PA and Sea Isle City, NJ. Harper was released on a summons…
An Atlantic City man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting. Keshaun Earley, 26, of North Maryland Avenue, was arrested and charged with the murder of James Jordan, 25, of Caspian Avenue, who was fatally shot at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday on the 1200 block of Absecon Boulevard. Earley was charged with first-degree…
New research is showing success with Atlantic City’s recent ad campaign. Atlantic City Alliance CEO Elizabeth Cartmell tells Coastal Broadcasting that their research is showing that visitors to Atlantic City are starting to see the resort for more than just gaming. Many experts feel that Atlantic City can’t continue on gambling alone. The new “Do…
A heroic deed performed 20 years ago in Sea Isle City was remembered on Sunday. A special ceremony was held to remember Sea Isle City patrolman Michael Cullinane, who gave his life in the line of duty to rescue a construction worker trapped in a construction pit. Public officials and residents say the former patrolman, known as “Mickey”,…
There’s about to be a much needed improvement on the Ventnor Boardwalk. The crumbling Monaco Motel was closed five years ago and has deteriorated into a local eyesore, just four blocks away from Ventnor’s border with Atlantic City. Residents were thrilled to discover that a new development has been planned for the site, with 27…
The persistent thunderstorms of Saturday night brought minor flooding to areas of Wildwood and Lower Township. Flash flood warnings were posted by the National Weather Service, as the area experienced one to three inches of rain. Residents reported about two feet of water on Pacific Avenue in Lower Township, and county officials reported other areas…
Plans are moving forward to rehab Sea Isle Blvd. this winter. Cape May County Engineer Dale Foster told Coastal Broadcasting that a number of reports were required by the state. Those are all done at this point and its in the state’s hands to sign off, because there is federal funding involved. Foster said timing…
The public will have its chance to offer input into changes coming to two interchanges. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority will hold the public meeting on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. regarding the interchanges at exit 41 and 44. The meeting will be held at Richard Stockton College. The proposals include eliminating access to…