A law is being discussed that would put the county’s in control of issuing taxicab licenses. Currently, a taxi company must register with every town it does business with. Wildwood Crest Borough Clerk Kevin Yecco said he believes that this change would benefit both taxi companies and the towns. He believes the registering process would…
A heat warning has been issued for today with temperatures expected to as high as 97 and the heat index could reach 105. The warning has been issued from noon to 5 p.m. today. The warning says that a cold front will move into the area this evening which will push some of the heat…
The state legislature will decide what to do with NJN during their session today. Gov. Chris Christie rolled out a proposal earlier this year to make the public broadcasting group a non-profit company that will no longer be under state control. A bill is bring looked at that would simply create a commission to look…
A new report says United States Senator Frank Lautenberg’s cancer is complete gone. Doctor’s told Lautenberg on Friday and he made the announcement publicly on Saturday. He had been undergoing chemotherapy after it was found out in Feb. that he had cancer. Lautenberg continued to work in the Senate while undergoing treatment.
Today is a big deal in the budget process. With only a few days before the budget deadline, lawmakers are set to vote to pass the budget in session this afternoon. Democrats have promised to provide only the votes necessary to pass the budget if every Republican votes in favor. It is unclear whether Gov.…
Upper Township’s Committee will hear a liquor license renewal request tonight. The committee there will take in public comment on the renewal of a liquor license for the Deauville Inn. some local residents had complained about the noise level at nights by the establishment and asked for further restrictions to be placed on the license.
State Police confirm that they are still investigating a local woman’s death from over the weekend. Police have identified the body as Kathryn Walters, of Old Goshen Road in Dennis Township. She drowned in her backyard pool on Saturday. State Police have released limited information on the incident, but are continuing to look into the…
Nearly 1,000 teams took part on the Cape Express Beach Blast soccer tournament. Kids came down on Friday and enjoyed the boardwalk in Wildwood, and then got down to playing beach soccer all weekend. The tournament continues to grow year after year as teams from surrounding states make their way down the shore for the…
A training session was held for police, fire, and first aid responders in Wildwood on Saturday to go over proper techniques for rescuing people from the surf. Lifeguards are primarily the ones who are saving people from the surf, but after hours, these first responders are often the ones that have to make the save.…
A crash on Thursday sent a handful of people to hospitals and one remains in critical condition. Vineland Police are investigating a crash where Tina Shriver hit another vehicle head-on while driving on Mays Landing Road. Elizabeth Estergen, of Millville who was driving the other vehicle, along with her husband and two kids are all…