A large police convention is no longer in Atlantic City and will instead be held outside of the state. The state PBA moved their convention to the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut, according to a report by the Press of Atlantic City. The group pulled out of Atlantic City in protest to the layoffs that…
Each year, VFW members around the country participate in a national writing contest for seventh and eighth grade students called The Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition. This year, the contest’s theme is Does Patriotism Still Matter? – a subject that obviously has special meaning to the members of Sea Isle City’s VFW Post 1963, who help…
Cape May County has received over $100,000 by selling confiscated items on-line. The County conducted seven on-line auctions from June through December of 2010 and netted $100,131. More than 1,500 items were sold including computers, vacuum cleaners, tools, video games, kitchen items, miscellaneous household items, cameras, camping supplies and more. The items were sold on…
The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders will discuss the 2011 county budget at deliberations to be held at 2 p.m. on January 20th and, if needed, on January 25th at 4 p.m. The budget is expected to be introduced during the Freeholder meeting on Jan. 25. Once the proposed budget is introduced, it…
Another snowstorm? That’s right. Another snowstorm is coming towards New Jersey. Early forecasts say this storm will not bring blizzard conditions as have been seen this year; however, this snow could bring up the six inches of snow. The snow is expected to begin on Thursday night and carry into Friday. Forecasters will have a…
The Lower Township MUA has voted to expand water service in the township. The Cape May County Herald reports that a contract was awarded for $2 million on Tuesday to bring service into the Townbank section of the township. The board voted that when sewer service is available, residents must sign up for face property…
Former Lower Cape May Regional High School sports star Matt Szczur has made it official: he will pursue a professional baseball career. Szczur has signed a new contract with the Chicago Cubs for $1.5 million. He was drafted by the Cubs last year and by signing the contract, Szczur will give up pursuing a professional…
The House of Representatives is going to have a vote to repeal the health care bill that was passed by the Democrats last year. Congressman Frank LoBiondo spoke to Coastal Broadcasting on Tuesday prior to the vote. LoBiondo told Coastal Broadcasting that he is for health care, but against this bill. Many businesses have said…
The West Cape May Borough Commission will hold a special meeting Wednesday morning. The commission is expected to meet at 10:00 am to discuss a cable franchise renewal application with Comcast for cable television services in the community. Barry Taylor from Comcast is expected to be present. The commission may also schedule a closed session…
The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that general manager Paul Holmgren has signed a three-year contract extension. “I’m particularly proud of the job Paul Holmgren has done with our hockey club and excited to offer him this three-year extension,” said Comcast-Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider. “He continuously finds the right opportunities to improve our team and get us closer…