Ocean City may be calling it quits on its ethics board. City Council is expected to meet on Thursday evening, February 9th and formally discuss a measure that would disband the board. Some residents would like to see it stay in place, while some city officials say its no longer needed. Some residents gave comments…
New Jersey lawmakers will begin to discuss Governor Chris Christie’s plans to slice taxes by ten percent for every New Jerseyan…but Christie’s staff won’t be testifying in Trenton. The administration says that Christie will address the state’s budget during his budget address next month but encourages lawmakers to talk about the tax cuts. The New…
Ocean City Councilman Roy Wagner is calling it quits. The 84 year old Wagner announced just before the weekend that he will not seek re-election to his council position in the fourth ward after serving eight years on city council. Ocean City will hold elections in its four wards in May, 2012. Wagner says he…
A Middle Township man has been arrested and charged with attempting to break into a home in Wildwood. 23 year old Brandon Ivens of Rio Grande was picked up Friday afternoon after he was caught red handed by a woman who broke into her home located on Park Boulevard. The woman was able to strike…
It was a huge night for the Wildwood Catholic boys basketball team Friday night. The Crusaders knocked off Pleasantville in a huge Cape Atlantic League game, 79-60. During the game, T-John Casilleo of the Crusaders scored his 1,000th career point. Casiello finished the game with 24 points, including a perfect 16 of 16 from the…
Middle Township plans on keeping its administrator. Committee approved a one year extension for Mark Mallett, pending a contract agreement. Committee is close on terms but a final agreement is still being worked out. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 6.
It was a ferry trip one mother will never forget. The Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) police department were notified that a 28-year-old female had gone into full-term active labor on Thursday morning.. The woman was a passenger in a vehicle crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge westbound when her water broke. DRBA police officers…
Gov. Chris Christie’s town hall meeting in Vineland provided a chance for angry parents to express frustration. TV-40 reports that the parents and some students of St. Mary Magdalen Elementary School rallied outside of the town hall meeting, to show their displeasure for the Catholic Church’s decision to close their elementary school.
Local residents had their final chance to speak up about the tourism district in Atlantic City. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority held the final open meeting to take input from the public on an upcoming master plan. Four total meetings were opened to the public for comment. The state has charged the CRDA with coming…
Hammonton High School has applied to join the Tri-County Athletic Conference, and the West Jersey Football League. According to The Press of Atlantic City, representatives of the Tri-County Conference will visit Hammonton’s athletic facilities today as part of the application process. Hammonton’s Athletic Director, Frank Torcasio, did not comment on the reason for the school’s…