He says he didn’t do it. The former superintendent of the Toms River school district was in court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to charges that he swindled nearly $2 million in various bribes and kickbacks. The 62-year old Ritacco has been indicted on fraud and bribery charges; he was arraigned in a federal…
New Jersey Congressman Frank LoBiondo will be attending several Veterans Day events in South Jersey on Thursday. LoBiondo will be in Cape May County at 2:00pm for the countywide ceremony being held at the Cape May County Veterans Cemetary. Earlier in the day on Thursday, LoBiondo will attend a veterans’ breakfast at Mainland High School,…
Mayor William Pikolycky is pleased to announce the Woodbine Recreation Commission in conjunction with the Woodbine Municipal Alliance is sponsored a Senior Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program and Luncheon on Wednesday, November 17, from noon to 3 p.m. Presenter will be Cape Assist. The program will be held at the Woodbine Community Center, 812 Longfellow…
Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that Donald R. Codey Jr., former president and general manager of Freehold Raceway Park, was sentenced today for stealing $3,045 in raceway promotional vouchers and assisting two patrons to cash more than $1.3 million in bad checks at the track. According to…
Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that Donald R. Codey Jr., former president and general manager of Freehold Raceway Park, was sentenced today for stealing $3,045 in raceway promotional vouchers and assisting two patrons to cash more than $1.3 million in bad checks at the track. According to…
The interim title is off Mike Dattilo and he has become Ocean City’s new administrator. The decision was made last night by council to accept Mayor Jay Gillian’s nomination. Councilwoman Sue Sheppard said that Dattilo’s previous experience in city hall should serve him well in this new job. Dattilo was the head of community services…
Wildwood Mayor Gary DeMarzo said he did not break the law regarding his actions with the police department. DeMarzo spoke with Coastal Broadcasting and said that he has been very careful to consult with legal representatives over the actions he has taken. DeMarzo acknowledged that the commission form of government is more hands on than…
Many local communities in Cape May County will be holding various events on Thursday to celebrate Veterans Day. In Avalon, a major ceremony will be held at 11:00am at Veterans Plaza at the 21st Street circle on Dune Drive. American Legion Post #331 will participate in that event, along with another ceremony in Stone Harbor. …
A teen in Woodbine has been charged in an armed robbery incident. The Cape May County Herald reports that 17-year-old was arrested by State Police on charges of possession of a handgun, terroristic threats, aggravated assault, criminal restraint and robbery. Bail was set at $150,000. The arrest stems back from an incident in July.
One week after North Wildwood, Sea Isle City got great news that 75 percent of their beach fill from earlier this year was paid for by the state. North Wildwood, Avalon, and Sea Isle City all did beach fills this year without state funding to back it. They have now found out that the state…