Low- and moderate-income homeowners from Wildwood Crest may qualify for interest-free loans for home improvements under a prior program utilizing funds from the Small Cities program made available through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. These zero-interest deferred loans are available on a limited basis to make major systems upgrades and bring dwellings up…
The Press of Atlantic City reports the death of a 46-year-old Middle Township man on the Garden State Parkway Sunday morning. Brian Kern of Rio Grande was killed at 8:23am on Sunday, when his 2002 Mercury Sable left the parkway at milepost 15.9 and struck a tree. Kern was pronounced dead at the scene. NJ State…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and democratic leaders are expected to meet soon to talk about restoring nearly $140 million in aid for New Jersey’s neediest cities. The Star Ledger reports that sources close to the situation say the talks will begin this week. Christie stunned leaders in some needy cities when he slashed the…
State Senator Jeff Van Drew has written a letter to Middle Township’s government over the right to fly the American flag. Van Drew said that the All Seasons Diner was prohibited from flying the flag by the Code Enforcement Officer in the township. Van Drew said that the diner should be allowed to fly the…
Coast Guard crews and local authorities are searching for a 17-year-old male overdue on a personal watercraft near Mystic Island, N.J., Sunday. A family member notified Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Delaware Bay at 5:20 p.m. reporting that the youth was overdue. Two 25-foot Response Boat-Small crews from Coast Guard Stations Beach Haven and Atlantic City, an…
An Absecon man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday for bank robbery and burglary in connection with two 2010 crimes, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel announced. In accordance with a plea agreement, Michael Piccardo, 51, must serve 85 percent, or five years and 11 months before becoming eligible for parole, according to Assistant Prosecutor Kelli Fallon,…
You may have noticed that you are paying more for a gallon of gasoline in Cape May County recently. According to the latest gas price survey by AAA, the average price for a gallon of gasoline in Cape May County climbed by six cents last week to $3.61 per gallon. That’s just two cents below…
Two people have been charged after they burglarized the home of a Jersey Shore mayor. The Atlantic City Press reports that Longport Mayor Nicholas Russo saw a man running from his home last Thursday evening with a bag; the man jumped into a pickup truck and sped off. Egg Harbor Township Police eventually busted both…
A decent turnout Saturday evening in Ocean City for an annual event that brings thousands to the resort. Ocean City held its annual “Night in Venice” boat parade on Saturday evening, and nearly 60 boats and more than 150 homes were decorated for the celebration. Ocean City officials say boat turnout was a little lower…
Two South Jersey women lost their lives during a horrific head on accident in Pilesgrove Township, Salem County, just before the weekend. State Police say the deceased have been identified as 30 year old Beverly Williams of Pennsville and 51 year old Carol Dantinne of Richwoods. Police believe Williams attempted to pass another vehicle in…