A new report says a Wildwood Crest man was arrested for aggravated assault. The Cape May County Herald reports that Alfredo Torres Jr. was arrested for a Friday assault. The incident took place at a home on New Jersey Ave. According to the report, Torres is alleged to have punched a woman after throwing her…
Lower Township officials continue to wait on the state regarding the Ponderlodge site. Councilman Tom Conrad said the state promised eight months ago to take the fence down and do some necessary work in that area. Delays have continued and local officials are continuing to communicate with the state. No timeline has been provided by…
A knife was discovered that may be linked to the murder of a Hammonton mother and son. Sunday, at approximately 5 p.m., The Hammonton Police Department responded to a report of a knife found in the yard of a Hammonton residence on 12th Street. The knife was seized by the Hammonton Police Department and turned over to the…
For the first time in decades Middle Township may fall into the hands of the republican party on Tuesday. A big election is being held for one township committee seat in Middle Township Tuesday. Longtime committeeman and former mayor Nate Doughty decided not to seek re-election. Three candidates are on Tuesday’s Middle Township ballot. If…
Three countywide elections are being held on Tuesday but they will be over before they even get started. Republicans are expected to win the two freeholder seats up for grabs, along with the county sheriff’s position. Sheriff Gary Schaffer is running unopposed in the election on Tuesday. Freeholder candidates Will Morey and Christine Gabor are…
It’s a final day of campaigning for political candidates who are seeking your vote tomorrow. Tuesday is election day in Cape May County and local polls will be open from 6am until 8pm. The race drawing the biggest attention is of course the race for three legislative seats in our First District which includes all…
Nine days have passed since a brutal October snowstorm hit northern New Jersey and there are still customers who have no power. A spokesperson for Jersey Central Power and Light admits the utlity that serves portions of North Jersey failed to hit a deadline to get all of the power back on and now the…
Two days after this week’s legislative elections in New Jersey, members of the State Assembly will pick their new leadership. Assembly Speaker Shelia Oliver announced on Monday that lawmakers will gather on Thursday and select a speaker of the assembly, which is the legislature’s lower branch. Oliver, a democrat, stated that she would like the…
Cape May County Freeholder Leonard Desiderio and Sheriff Gary Schaffer are pleased to announce that the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is partnering with the Animal Alliance of Cape May County to provide free pet adoptions for all military personnel and their dependants. In honor of Veterans’ Day, Animal Alliance of Cape…
Attorney General Paula T. Dow announced today that approximately 200 Deputy Attorneys General (DAsG) will be assigned throughout the state on Election Day, November 8, to help ensure a fair and smooth-running election, and to assist county election officials in resolving voting-related legal issues. According to Dow, DAsG from the Division of Law will be…