Good news for Sixers’ fans, the team did better than expected for once. The Philadelphia 76ers took home the second pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, despite having only the sixth best chance to win the top overall pick. The Sixers have held the second overall pick three other times in team history (1974, 1993…
A couple of local congressmen came out in support of a significant farm purchase out of South Jersey. Congressmen Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) and John Adler (NJ-3) applauded the Department of Agriculture’s decision to purchase up to $18 million worth of cultivated cranberry products for federal nutrition programs. Back in March, LoBiondo and Adler wrote Agriculture…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 3 am EDT Wednesday. An onshore flow, due to a storm system tracking to our south and east tonight, has allowed the tidal heights to increase. As a result, areas of minor…
The identity of the dead body that was found dead in the water on Monday has been confirmed by Lower Township Police. Authorities found the body atthe Harbor View Marina off Ocean Drive. The identity has been confirmed as Robert Schumann, of Lower Township. Lower Police say initial reports has Schumann had just returned from a fishing trip and…
A large collection of items will be highlighted during a press conference on Thursday. Nearly 1,000 items with a retail value of over $290,000 to be sold via on-line auctions starting May 22 at www.govdeals.com. The Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor and Freeholder Director Dan Beyel will be on hand for the demonstration. These items have…
State Police say a two vehicle accident took place in Dennisville today, though only minor injuries have been reported. Police say that the accident took place on Route 47 and the roadway was closed for about a half hour. The roadway was closed from 8:46 a.m. to 9:20 p.m. The accident remains under investigation.
A prominent heart doctor from Cape May County is giving up his political aspirations, for now. Dr. Suketu Nanavati has decided to drop out of the race for one of two freeholder seats that are up for grabs in 2010 in Cape May County. Bob Jackson, Nanavati’s running mate, confirmed to Coastal Broadcasting News this…
For the first time in two decades, the Wildwood High School baseball team won a South Jersey Group I playoff game on Monday. Wildwood knocked off Burlington City 10-0 to capture the game on home field. Steve Bolle pitched a two hitter for Wildwood, who is the fifth seed in South Jersey Group I.
The Coast Guard assisted five people Monday after the 24-foot boat they were aboard became disabled at anchor in the Delaware Bay. The Coast Guard received a call at 7:30 p.m. from a crewmember aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Finback reporting they came across the crew of the Top Hook and stated the boat had no operating…
New Jersey State Police have identified the man who’s body was found floating in the water near the Harbor View Marina in Lower Township. Police say the body was 76-year old Robert Schumann, who lived in Lower Township. Police say the incident remains under investigation, but it appears that Schumann’s death is accidental in nature.…