Manager Charlie Manuel has signed a two-year extension with the Phillies, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today. Manuel is now signed through the 2013 season. “We are pleased to have come to terms with Charlie,” said Amaro. “He has been an integral part of the success we’ve had over the…
Six bids have been presented for Convention Hall in Cape May. The Cape May County Herald reports the lowest bid was Benjamin R. Harvey Company at $6.9 million. According to the report, their bid was the only one that seemed like it would fit the city’s budget. The other five bids had a base price…
A flood watch is in effect, especially for coastal areas of Cape May County. Anywhere from one to two inches of rain are possible today. Heavy rains are expected throughout the day and areas in the island communities that flood are likely to experience flooding. The watch will be in effect until Friday morning. The…
Almost 30 towns are likely going to ask voters to increase the taxes in the municipality over the state’s two-percent increase cap. The Star-Ledger reports at least 27 are expected to have referendum votes on the issue. The only Cape May County municipality listed as a possibility is the City of Wildwood. Wildwood Commissioner Chip…
A major New Jersey lottery continues to gain steam. The Mega Millions is now at $151 million after no one won the lottery on Tuesday. The next drawing will take place on Friday. The Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery of which New Jersey is apart of.
The final two Cape May County teams have been eliminated from the state playoffs. Both Ocean City girls and Middle Township boys have won South Jersey championships, but lost in the state semi-final round. Ewing defeated Middle Township 64 to 48. Meanwhile, it was Neptune over Ocean City 75 to 40.
A couple of inches of rain are possible today. The National Weather Service is calling for heavy rain throughout the day, but the most significant of the rainfall is expected later tonight. By the end of the day, one to two inches of rain is possible. Temperatures will be topping out around 50 degrees this…
Two well-known names have been endorsed by the Cape May County Regular Republican Party. William Morey and Kristine Gabor won the endorsement through a convention that took place on Wednesday. Committee members from throughout the county voted. Morey was the top vote getter at 122, followed by Gabor at 102. Arthur “Stig” Blomkvest came in…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is telling the public to blame democrats in Trenton if taxes go up this year. Christie spoke at a town hall meeting in North Jersey on Wednesday and blamed democrats for failing to pass new laws that would force towns to stay within the two percent growth cap. Christie also…
Lower Township Police are warning the public about a rash of vehicle burglaries that have taken place in the community during the past several days. Police say vehicles were broke into that were parked in the Villas on East Virginia Avenue, Kentucky Avenue, Ellery Road, and Greenwood Avenue. Property was taken out of the vehicles,…