The 253rd Transportation company of the National Guard was received home in Cape May County by family, friends, and fellow veterans. The bus carrying our troops arrived home shortly after 1:30pm and soldiers departed the bus to greet their families. 25 National Guard troops returned home following a one year voluntary deployment to Afghanistan. Among…
One person has been charged in an Egg Harbor Township accident. Police there say they charged Addie Butle, of Egg Harbor Township, with careless driving. The 1994 Chevy Blazer operated by Roger Handy, 23 years of age of Pleasantville, was proceeding East on Old Egg Harbor Road when his vehicle was struck by a 2006…
A long-time assemblyman will be laid to rest on Friday. Funeral arrangements have been set for Alex DeCroce, who died at the Statehouse on Monday evening. DeCroce’s body will be put to rest in Parsippany. He was 75-years-old. Lawmakers were working late in Trenton on Monday during the final day of that legislative cycle.
Wildwood City Commissioner Pete Byron spoke exclusively to Coastal Broadcasting about Wednesday night’s meeting, with the subject of beach tags on the agenda. According to Byron, the City of Wildwood is discussing a comprehensive plan to utilize all the resources offered by their expansive beachfront. Byron said all three city commissioners, including Mayor Troiano have met with the NJ Department of…
Former Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ryan Madson is headed west. ESPN reports that Madson will sign a one year contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Madson will reportedly be paid $8.5 million for one year of service with the Reds. Madson had 32 saves for the Phillies in 2011.
Some major capital improvement projects are coming to Ocean City. The Press of Atlantic City reports that city council reviewed a new five year capital plan on Tuesday and it could result in a new boardwalk, new turf at Carey Field, and bigger beaches. Ocean City is counting on a new beach fill project this…
Sirens will be blaring and there will be plenty of smiling faces welcoming home members of the 253rd Transportation Company today. About two dozen members of our local National Guard will arrive in Cape May County shortly before 2pm today and will be greeted by friends and family. The members volunteered for a one year…
One person is dead following a boating accident in South Jersey on Tuesday. The United States Coast Guard reports that a boat capsized about ten miles off the coast of Barnegat Light on Tuesday evening. The 44 foot commercial fishing boat called “Mandy Ness” was in distress and the Coast Guard responded. Another fishing boat…
Local authorities have called a press conference for Wednesday regarding the investigation into the disappearance of Mark Himebaugh. Middle Township Police announced that a press conference will be held AT 2PM Wednesday to discuss a new reward that is being offered in connection with Himebaugh’s disappearance. Himebaugh was 11 years old when he disappeared from…
Want to see how county government really works? The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders held their first 90-minute open caucus session on Tuesday, prior to the regular freeholder meeting. Freeholder Director Gerald Thornton presided over the meeting which can include reports from county department heads. This was the first official meeting to the…
