Habitat for Humanity has opened the application process for two new homes that will be available in Upper Township. The homes are provided to qualified working families through a hand up, not a hand out. Applicants must be able to pay an affordable mortgage and demonstrate a need for housing due to safety, overcrowding, and…
In one of the best girls’ basketball games of the season Friday night, Mainland defeated Middle Township in the Panther gym, 40-38. Middle Township dropped to 11-3 on the season. For more, including photos, see Brian Cunniff’s coverage on CoastSportsToday.com.
25 year old Alfonso Heggs of Millville has been convicted of aggravated manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting nearly three years ago. Heggs was convicted in connection with the death of Charles Boozer, who was found lying in the street, dead of a gunshot wound. Heggs will face at least ten years in prison…
Pleasantville Mayor Jesse Tweedle announced that he will not seek re-election this year. Tweedle has been in public service since the late 80s and announced that it’s time for him to turn the page. Tweedle is 72 years old.
The Wildwood Police Department has announced some major closures and policies in advance of Tuesday’s visit of President Donald Trump. Police say the entire beach will be closed for the day of the event, and drones will be restricted within a ten mile airspace. Road closures will be in place, along with traffic delays, starting…
Support by republicans to endorse Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s re-election is growing. One republican candidate, Brian Fitzherbert of Egg Harbor Township, dropped out of the race on Friday, seeing the writing on the wall. Fitzherbert says he will follow the President’s lead and support Van Drew.
A 30 year old Pleasantville woman admitted that she killed a woman and seriously injured the victim’s husband during an attack in Atlantic City in April, 2018. Rollie Ellis pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of aggravated manslaughter in the case. 24 year old Jennifer Rodriguez was killed during the crime. Ellis awaits her final…
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Saturday morning. A rainstorm will bring heavy rain and strong winds at time to the Jersey Cape, and minor coastal flooding is expected in some coastal communities. Up to one foot of flooding is anticipated in some very flood prone areas.
Middle Township Police say three officers suffered significant injuries as they tried to subdue a naked teenager Thursday who went out of control at an upholstery shop. Police say one officer suffered a dislocated shoulder, a second officer suffered a head injury, while a third had glass in his leg. The teen has been charged…
Middle Township Police had to subdue a 17 year old naked man at Fresh Custom Upholstery in Rio Grande early Thursday afternoon. Police say the teen was causing damage in the business, and acted out of control. Three Township police officers were injured in the incident and were treated at a local hospital. Charges are…