Another judge, another ruling against judges paying more for pension and health benefits. Gov. Chris Christie appealed the decision to a Superior Court but had his request shot down. Christie has called on a constitutional change to force judges to accept the pension and health benefit increase contribution, which all other state employees were subjected…
It was a very entertaining debate that featured some dramatic moments. 1st District Republicans and Democrats faced off on the League of Women Voter’s Debate, which aired live on 987 The Coast. Despite the questions, the debate’s main focus was the negative nature of the campaign. Some questions went unanswered as the candidates defended their…
Horseback riding could be coming to the beaches in the city of Wildwood before the end of the year. The Wildwood City Commission approved an ordinance on first reading Wednesday night that would permit horseback riding on the beach. If the ordinance receives final approvals in November, horseback riding could be on the beaches of…
The Avalon Police Department has a new chief of police, promoted during its council meeting Wednesday evening. Captain William McCormick was promoted to the position of police chief, replacing David Dean. Dean is retiring after a career with the Avalon Police Department that spanned back to January, 1987. McCormick has been the captain of the police…
A powerful teachers union in New Jersey wants to give teachers a so-called one year residency period that would extend the period of time before they are tenured to four years. The announcement was made during the New Jersey Education Association’s meeting in Atlantic City on Wednesday. The union has been battling the Chris Christie…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie hosted a few hundred volunteers in Trenton Wednesday. Chrisite honored volunteers and civic leaders who helped their communities during Hurricane Irene in August. Christie commended the state for a job very well done with evacuations and shelters. Local communities sent officials and volunteers to the event, including Avalon, Sea Isle…
There will be another Coastal Flood Advisory in effect in Cape May County Thursday morning, but this time, it will be accompanied by rain. The National Weather Service has posted the advisory for Thursday from 7:00am until 11:00am. Flood prone areas may see some high water during high tide Thursday morning. The forecast also calls…
The ShopRite LPGA Classic is coming back to the Jersey Shore. The LPGA announced its tournament dates on Wednesday which will put the ShopRite Classic back at the Seaview Resort in Galloway Township from June 1-3. The Golf Channel will once again provide coverage of the tournament.
Galloway Township is without a mayor. A judge ruled on Wednesday that the mayoral position previously held by Keith Hartman is now vacant because Hartman missed eight weeks of meetings. That means Galloway Township is without a mayor this week. Hartman told council members and the media that he was skipping the meetings after threats…
Cape May County will be holding additional flu shot clinics in November and December. As they are scheduled, information will be posted on the flu hotline at 463-6581 and online at www.cmchealth.net. The following clinics are currently scheduled: • Thursday, November 3rd from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.at the Woodbine Elementary School, 801 Webster Street, Woodbine (behind…