A new poll says a higher percentage of voters wanted to see Democrats maintain control of the state legisature. The Rutgers-Eagleton poll says that 50 percent of voters wanted to see this remain the same to keep the powers of government in check. Only 40 percent want to see Republicans take control. Gov. Chris Christie…
The discussion over horseback riding in Wildwood is continuing. Officials there are looking at a few options for how to execute this idea in the future. Commissioner Pete Byron says one of the ideas include allowing a company to operate the program or have individuals pay for a permit to bring their own horse on…
Cape May County is considering a central dispatch service for the county. The change would both save money and make efforts like mutual aid work much easier. Lower Township Manager Mike Voll told Coastal Broadcasting he was involved in a meeting with county and local officials last week and the discussion is leading in this…
There is a new change in the speed limit along one Cape May County road. The Freeholder board voted this week to lower the speed from 40 to 35 and 50 to 45 mph in varying sections of Fulling Mill Road. Discussion of this change started at the local level and has been mentioned in…
A expensive hotel is being considered by the Morey organization. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the organization is looking to build a $10 million hotel at the site of the old Rio Motel. The report says the the look of the hotel is expected to keep with the Doo Wop style in the…
A Cape May man is alleged to have fired a handgun. City Police report that they arrested Evan Cederberg, and charged him with weapons possession charges. Police say they received reports of shots fired on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses say thy link Cederberg with discharging the handgun in the area of 923 Washington St. He was…
A man was arrested for weapons offenses on Sunday in Ocean City. Police there say they arrested Alfred Schubrt, and charged him with marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession. Authorities say they found a Smith & Wesson .357 caliber revolver fully loaded. The arrest was made after police were tipped off by a tow truck driver…
A North Wildwood man was arrested for opening up bank accounts using fake identification. Ocean City Police announced the arrest of Ivan Gonzalez Pagan Torres. He was charged with charged with criminal offenses for forgery and identity theft. Police saw the vehicle Torres was driving fleeing from a bank parking lot in the city and…
A dog that was killed in the line of duty will be remembered next week. A service is going to be held on Oct. 21 for Clif, who is the only dog to die in Vineland while working for the police department. The service will be held at Chestnut Assembly of God. Clif was on…
Health care rates are going up significantly for public workers. Votes took place on Wednesday to push ahead a nine percent increase on average for current workers and three percent for those who are retired. More health plans are going to be offered than in past years to allow workers to choose a plan that…