A man who entertained thousands of locals and visitors with his Elvis Presley show passed away Sunday morning. The Press of Atlantic City reports that local legend Ted Prior died at the age of 68. Prior lived in Gallway Township and learned that he had cancer last fall. He gave an interview to reporters about…
Three basketball players who were instrumental in Middle Township’s South Jersey championship this year are moving on to Division II colleges to continue their careers. The Gazette Leader’s Brian Cunniff reports that senior Garrett Kerr, Marcus Harmon, and Shai Henry will also be playing basketball in the Central Atlantic College Conference. Kerr is attending the…
This week will bring a major transition to Wildwood city government. Monday will be the last full day on the job for current commissioners Gary DeMarzo, Chip Harshaw, and Al Brannen. All three commissioners were voted out of office during last week’s election. They will be replaced by Ernie Troiano, Pete Byron, and Anthony Leonetti.…
The man who’s been at the helm of the Avalon Department of Recreation for the past three decades is stepping down at the end of the month. Dave Haberle is retiring as of May 31st. Haberle has been the director of recreation in Avalon for the past 31 years after graduating from Penn State. Haberle…
Gasoline prices in Cape May County have remained virtually unchanged from one week ago. According to the latest gas price survey from Mid Atlantic AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in our county is now at $3.88; that represents only a one cent drop from last week’s price. We are…
Two South Jersey women were killed during a violent motorcycle accident involving a pickup truck and two bikes. State Police say a pickup truck driven by 40 year old Joseph Moyer of Dennis township was heading north on Route 347 Saturday afternoon when he lost control of his truck and hit two motorcycles that were…
It looks like New Jersey state troopers will be held to a very high standard when it comes to alcohol-related driving incidents. The Star Ledger reports over the weekend that State Police Superintendent Rick Fuentes has ordered very strict policies on state troopers when it comes to drinking and driving. And, Fuentes is also calling…
If you have any outside plans on Sunday, you may want to cancel them. The National Weather Service says there will be scattered thunderstorms throughout the day in Cape May County on Sunday, and Sunday night. A major storm moved over the county during the 2:00am hour on Sunday bringing lightning, thunder, and heavy downpours.…
The Borough of Avalon held its first-ever community paper shredding day on Saturday, May 14th. The free event attracted hundreds of people in the community who wanted to shred sensitive documents. The paper shredding event was held at the Avalon Public Works facility at 15th Street and Dune Drive for three hours, starting at 9:00am.…
A longtime teacher in the Upper Township School District allegedly broke some rules when she gave a test to students recently. The Press of Atlantic City identifies the teacher as Cathleen Van Vorst who has taught in the district for a quarter century. The state says eight teachers in the state broke rules while giving…