Two basketball teams from Cape May County were unable to win Cape Atlantic League basketball championships on Saturday. In a game broadcast live on WCZT, Atlantic City knocked off Middle Township, 40-37 to win the boys championship. Middle lead by 11 points halfway through the third quarter. In girls action, Sacred Heart beat Ocean City,…
At least one local community is going to keep its school board elections in April. Bridgeton City Council did not have enough votes to override the decision by the board of eduction there to move the elections to November. Bridgeton is the only community in Cumberland County not to make the move and all Cape…
Reaction continues to pour out regarding the death of Resorts CEO Dennis Gomes. The cause of death has still not been released on the 68-year-old, who had made a lot of influential moves in Atlantic City over the course of his life. Gomes helped develop the Quarter at the Tropicana during his days with that…
Your wallet is lighter and lighter every time you fill up for gas. AAA Mid-Atlantic reports in its latest gas price survey that average price in South Jersey is $3.53 per gallon compared to $3.47 last week. AAA is now say that prices could peak out at $4.25 this summer. Crude oil prices rose significantly…
There has been an accident on the Garden State Parkway. Details are limited at this point, but the left lane is closed on the northbound side of traffic in the left lane only. If you are traveling north on the Parkway in that area expect delays. Coastal Broadcasting will update you when new information becomes…
A drug sale out of a local motel ended in a drug bust. Middle Township Police and Cape May County Prosecutor’s Gangs, Guns, Narcotics Task Force concluded a joint investigation into the distribution of narcotics at the Economy Motel in Rio Grande. Five search warrants were executed at five different rooms at the Economy. Five…
Resorts Casino officials confirmed the passing of Dennis Gomes. Gomes was influential in keeping the Resorts Casino opened. He made an investment in the property by buying in during this recession, at a time when many people did not want to invest in Atlantic City. More details on his death are expected to be released…
Where does the blame lie in Wildwood regarding a projected $3 million budget shortfall? On the backs of the former city commissioners. Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano told the Wildwood Leader that the current commission has a big financial challenge due to alleged mismanagement of the city’s finances by three former commissioners who were voted out…
There will be a contested city council race in Ocean City’s First Ward this spring. The Ocean City Gazette reports that 45 year old resident Michael DeFleiger submitted his nominating petition to the Clerk’s office in Ocean City on Thursday. DeFleiger will challenge Fred Hoffman in the First Ward; that council seat is currently held…
Run that red light? Well you might not get ticketed right away. The Press of Atlantic City reports that applications for red light cameras here in South Jersey will not be granted in the near future. Middle Township and Hamilton Township have made applications for red light cameras are select busy intersections. The state is…