Lower Township Manager Kathleen McPherson will be stepping down. McPherson has announced that her retirement will be effective at the end of the July. She is in her second stint as township manager, serving for about eight years from 1999 to 2007.
A man was arrested in Millville for being in possession of heroin and a handgun. Byron Hughes was arrested on multiple drug charges, including possession of cocaine and heroin, possession of both with intent to distribute in a school zone, and multiple weapons offenses. Bail was set at $865,000.
A bill in the Senate that would allow voters the chance to decide to legalize sports betting passed through a panel. The legislation is pending a lawsuit against the federal government. If the bill passed both houses and is signed off by Gov. Chris Christie, then the voters would have a ballot question to decide…
The season was a bounce back year for Cape May County. As we head towards one of the busiest shopping days of the year, Cape May County Chamber Executive Director Vicki Clark said the year was a “strong B” when giving it a grade. She believes that Black Friday will be busy for the local…
The season was a bounce back year for Cape May County. As we head towards one of the busiest shopping days of the year, Cape May County Chamber Executive Director Vicki Clark said the year was a “strong B” when giving it a grade. She believes that Black Friday will be busy for the local…
A case involving Wildwood Police Chief Steven Long and Mayor Gary DeMarzo will begin oral arguments on Dec. 10. The case has been assigned to Superior Court Judge Valarie Armstrong. Long alleged that DeMarzo broke a state law commonly referred to as the Police Chief Bill of Rights, saying that DeMarzo involved himself too much…
A number of key bills are being considered in Trenton today that would change how Atlantic City does business. One bill would put the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority in charge of a created tourism district. Other legislation includes creating Internet gaming, boutique casinos, and off-track betting.
Police have released the name of the man that was shot in Millville last week. Police there say that Jamal Golden, 31, of Newark, was the man that was shot. He was taken to the Cooper University Medical Center for surgery. Authorities have yet to say whether any leads have developed that would lead to…
A Woodbine man has been indicted for a shooting that took place back in January. The Cumberland County Grand Jury indicted Stephon Allen, 20, of Grant Avenue, in Woodbine, for one count second-degree aggravated assault, one count third-degree aggravated assault, four counts fourth-degree aggravated assault, one count second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon – a…
A Lower Township woman was injured while riding her ATV in Millville on Sunday. Police there say that Sylvia L. Zammit had her ATV flip backwards while heading up an incline. She was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. The severity of her injuries are not yet known at this time.