The Republican ticket is officially set for November. Eric Simonsen, Kevin Lare, and Walt Craig will be running on the same ticket, for mayor, deputy mayor, and second ward councilman. Craig was not on the primary ballot, but because of a write-in campaign, has enough votes to appear on the GOP line in November. The…
A local baseball player has been drafted this year. Scott DeCecco was drafted in the 21st round by the Seattle Mariners. DeCecco played his high school baseball at Middle Township High School and graduated in 2009. He since has been playing at South Carolina Upstate. The pitcher has the option to finish out his senior…
The rumors have been flying and according to Coastal Broadcasting’s sources, a Kenny Chesney concert is coming to the beach of Wildwood. The Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement and Development Authority would not comment on the story, but did say an announcement on an upcoming event would be released on Thursday at 10 a.m. The rumored…
A report of an overturned vehicle in Dennis Township caused traffic delays during the Wednesday morning rush hour. State Police responded to the corner of Route 47 and Petersburg Rd. Traffic was shut down as a result of the accident according to NJ511.org. More information is expected to be released as the investigation into the…
A number of car burglaries have been reported in Middle Township. Police there say that they have taken place in the Cape May Court House section of the township. Most of the incidents occurred during the late hours of June 4, 2012, and early morning hours of June 5, 2012. Police are urging local residents…
U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo now knows who he will face in November’s congressional elections. Democrats in South Jersey selected Cassandra Shober of Ventnor to run against the veteran congressman in the fall. Shober received more that 5500 votes than her nearest challenger in the three-way race. Shober finished strong in all counties in the district…
A new text service will allow an area police department to get tips from the public. Vineland Police Department is beginning to use Tip411, a program used at other police departments across the country. Someone with information texts 847411 and the keyword VPDTIP and any information they may have. The police can then have a…
Seven people were put in the hospital following a Tuesday accident. The two vehicle collision took place at Maryland Ave. and Route 30 in Atlantic City. Traffic was closed down for about an hour. One of the people brought to the hospital was a baby. Currently the accident is under investigation and no summons have…
A man trying to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease made a stop in Sea Isle City. Lewis Colam is rowing from Miami to New York City. The proceeds from the trip are going to go towards Alzheimer’s Research. The trip is going to take 94 days. Many nights he has been sleeping in his boat,…
A new report says that negotiations are on-going for a budget that would include the millionaire’s tax. The Star-Ledger reports that Democrats are pushing for a millionaire’s tax in the budget to allow for an overall tax cut. Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed the millionaire’s tax in the past and has vowed not to raises…