Monday night’s coastal flood advisory has been upgraded to a coastal flood warning by the National Weather Service. The coastal flood warning is in effect from 6pm until 11pm along the oceanfront and Delaware Bay. Moderate tidal flooding is forecast within about one hour of the time of high tide. High tide along the Cape…
A major North Jersey fire took out four homes and injured three. The fire took place in Perth Amboy and in total, 47 people were left homeless. The blaze was first reported during the early morning hours on Sunday. Authorities say they are still investigating the five-alarm fire. The Red Cross was on scene to…
Tuesday is primary election day in New Jersey. Voters will head to the polls to vote in Presidential, Senate, Congressional, and local races. The top of the ticket is set, but many other races in New Jersey still need to be decided, like U.S. Senate. Primary elections typically have low turnout. Republicans are expected to…
It could cost you extra to be caught texting and driving in New Jersey. Legislation is being considered today in Trenton that would heighten the penalties from $100 to $200 for a first offense. The fines would double for a second offense and top out at $600 for a third time. The possibility of license…
Drivers in Lower Township will be faced with a detour this week between Route 9 and Seashore Road. The Delaware River and Bay Authority will close that section of Sandman Boulevard, the major approach road to the Cape-May Lewes Ferry. For the next week, until June 11th, the railroad crossing east of Seashore Road will…
A local pianist was booked to perform with his trio on June 3rd as part of the Cape May Music Festival. Then he passed away suddenly on April 12th. Over a dozen musicians and friends of the late George Mesterhazy got together Sunday night and performed a tribute concert to the late pianist and composer…
Need the services of the county clerk in Cumberland County? Well it is be much easier with a new change that is going into effect. Beginning Tuesday, June 12th, the Cumberland County Clerk’s Office will be open until 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. The Cumberland County Court House is…
Discussion of a new fishing pier in Lower Township is going to continue. One of the agenda items for Monday night’s council meeting includes the creation of a new fishing pier in the township. There currently is no fishing pier there, but Lower Township had plenty in the past. Mayor Mike Beck and Councilman Tom…
Big dollars will be on the line the next time the Powerball Lottery draws its numbers. The multi-state lottery is up to a $177 million jackpot. The next drawing will be taking place on Wednesday. No one has won the Powerball Lottery since April 25.
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in a plot to sink a fishing boat off the coast of Cape May, N.J., in August 2009 to collect $400,000 from the insurance company that insured the boat. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Manh Nguyen, was involved in a conspiracy…