West Wildwood officials are blaming its former solicitor for legal advice that led them to an uncovered legal settlement involving its police chief. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Commissioners told an audience at Wednesday’s meeting that elected officials followed the advice of attorney Mary Bittner at the time, which led to a major…
There is a very good chance this will be a stormy night at the Jersey Shore. Accu Weather predicts an 80 percent chance of strong storms in our area this evening as a front moves through and will likely break the heat and humidity. The good news…sunshine and temperatures comfortably in the mid 80s Thursday…
A fire significantly damaged the former Seasons and Neil’s restaurants, located in the 200 block of Schellenger Avenue Wednesday night in Wildwood. Fire crews responded to the scene during the early morning hours on Thursday. Smoke was seen pouring from the second floor of the structure, which has been vacant.
There will be a planned power outage early Thursday morning in part of Ocean City. A power load transfer is needed, so an outage that lasts about a half hour will affect an area in Ocean City between 8th and 11th streets, as well as the very northern tip of the island. The power outage…
A waterspout formed over the Delaware Bay in Cumberland County Tuesday morning. The tornado on the water was captured on camera by a commercial fisherman. The waterspout did not come on shore and caused no damage. Photo courtesy of 6ABC social media page.
The Cape May County Joint Dispatch Center has provided another incentive for local towns to get on board with county dispatch. Cape May County Emergency Management Director Martin Pagliughi announced that the center will now be able to provide MedicAlert profile information to first responders even before they arrive at the scene of a 911…
Three county bridges have received a combined $2.9 million in state grants. The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced the funding will be divided between the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge, Middle Thorofare Bridge, and the Corson’s Inlet substructure rehab project.
A chemical spill in an Ocean City alleyway was cleaned up Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a truck spilled some caustic chemicals in an alley, causing a brief evacuation of some nearby businesses as a precaution. There are no reported injuries. Sand was provided to help assist with the cleanup.
A small structure fire broke out at a condominium complex in Avalon Monday evening. Avalon Fire Chief Ed Dean reports that the fire was contained by a property owner with a fire extinguisher in a ceiling mounted fan. Fire crews from Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Ocean View all responded. The property owner suffered a minor…
The Lower Township Police Department has promoted Robert Hartman Jr. to Sergeant First Class. The promotion was made during Monday night’s Township Council meeting. Hartman was hired in September, 1994.