Smokers get another reprieve for this summer in Cape May. Ciity Council rejected a proposal to ban smoking on the beaches, but did agree to form a committee to revisit the ban for 2013. Many local business owners and residents in attendance had various opinions to offer. One suggestion was to strictly enforce the litter…
The Cape May County Prosecutor’s office wants bail rescinded in the case of a former Wildwood police officer, convicted of official misconduct. The appeal of David Romeo’s conviction was dismissed on Tuesday and Romeo remains a free man. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Judge Raymond Batten set another court date for Romeo in…
She’s back after the last combat medical mission out of Iraq. The Ocean City Gazette reports that U.S. Air Force Capt. Kathleen Horne has returned to her base in Tampa, Fla. The longtime Ocean City resident and former nurse at Shore Medical Center is back in the US after serving in Operation New Dawn. Horne…
Could another local community opt out of the library system? Some residents in Stone Harbor think the option should be considered. Cape May County Freeholder Susan Sheppard gave a presentation at the council meeting in Stone Harbor to talk about the positives of staying in the system. Stone Harbor would be paying less off the…
Vineland is closer to becoming more energy independent. The Vineland Municipal Electric Utility broke ground last March and Mayor Robert Romano says he expects a new gas-fired turbine to come online by May or June. Romano told Coastal Broadcasting he expects the project to save taxpayer dollars. A second turbine may also be added over…
South Jersey needs to be heard by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. That was the message delivered by State Senators Jeff Van Drew (D) and Chris Connors (R) at a press conference on Tuesday at the Garden State Parkway Picnic Area at milepost 22.9. The two senators plan to introduce two bills on Monday to…
From Super Bowl to Boardwalk Hall. Madonna has been confirmed to play the historic South Jersey venue. Madonna has released the dates for her 2012 World Tour, and they included a stop at the hall on Sept. 15. She will also be playing the Wells Fargo Center on Aug. 28. For full details on the…
A budget outlook in Ocean City will become much more clear after this week. Mayor Jay Gillian is scheduled to present his budget during council’s meeting on Thursday. The regularly scheduled meeting will happen at 7 p.m. at the city council chambers. Also, the agenda reads that a $6 million bond will be voted on…
An effort to protect FAA funding could ensure furloughs don’t take place locally. The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization passed by an overwhelming 75-20 vote in the U.S. Senate on Monday, with Senator Robert Menendez among those voting for it. The legislation authorizes $63 billion for FAA programs through 2015 and includes nearly $11 billion for…
A pair of new hires were officially approved to join the Middle Township Police Department. Ray Bradley Jr. and Brian Vergantino were sworn in at Middle Township Committee meeting on Monday night. The two new officers will be attending the Cape May County Police Academy. Police Chief Christopher Leusnar spoke with Coastal Broadcasting, saying both…