Eleven counties are in a letter that could get disaster aid from the federal government. Gov. Chris Christie crafted a letter for President Barack Obama, asking that aid be delivered to those counties, including Cape May, from the Oct. 29 storm. The storm brought early snow, wind, and rain to various parts of the state,…
Toll collection on the Atlantic City Expressway will be done by private workers. The South Jersey Transportation Authority voted in favor of privatization during a Tuesday meeting. This will allow for lower paid workers to be brought in to collect tolls on the state’s roadway. Early estimates say up to $1 million could be saved…
A new report says three people involved in the abduction and killing of a woman could face the death penalty. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Shamerria Smith, Aziz Sanders and DeShawn Hicks are all eligible for the death penalty by the federal government, even though the state doesn’t use the death penalty. Nadirah…
Sea Isle City is going to hold its annual tree lighting ceremony. The 5th Annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place Tuesday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m., 125 JFK Boulevard (in front of Sea Isle’s former Library and Beach Tag Office). The festive gathering will include Christmas music, free refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus…
New Jersey residents whose homes and properties sustained damage in Hurricane Irene have only two weeks left to register for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The deadline is Nov. 30. Even if an insurance settlement has not been determined, individuals must register before the Nov. 30 deadline or face losing the opportunity…
The annual League of Municipalities Conference is taking place in Atlantic City. Local officials and those throughout the state have descended on Atlantic City for this conference. This year’s conference runs from Tuesday to Thursday. The New Jersey State League of Municipalities is a voluntary association created to help communities do a better job of…
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez announced that he plans to introduce the Child Abuse Reporting Enforcement (CARE) Act that would require states to mandate the reporting of child abuse to law enforcement and child protective services in order to receive federal social services funding, and to make it a felony for any individual who fails to…
A new report says a Millville man was arrested in a bank heist. The Daily Journal reports that Joseph R. Mendez was arrested in the bank robbery of a TD Bank branch in Millville on Monday. According to the report, some evidence has been found but the money has not yet been recovered. Bail was…
The Cape May County Zoo has welcomed three North American River Otters from the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, North Dakota. The Otters, one male named “Dublin” and two females “Annie” and “Elizabeth Gertrude” will reside at the Cape May County Zoo for least a year. The Roosevelt Park Zoo sustained a great amount of…
Cameras could be coming to Avalon in the near future. Officials there are working on a plan to place cameras at the entrance/exits of the borough. The cameras would be able to pick up license plate numbers and hopefully help cut down on crime. Other communities have explored the option in Avalon. Police Chief William…