Cashless tolls are coming to the Atlantic City Expressway. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the South Jersey Transportation Authority has approved a massive contract with a firm that will install a cashless system on the Expressway. Customers who don’t have E-Z Pass will get bills for tolls based on their license plates. All…
New Jersey is sending nearly 150 state troopers to Puerto Rico for hurricane relief. The All Hazards Incident Management Team will help the recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona, which is churning up rough surf along the eastern seaboard. The storm made landfall last Sunday. The post State to Send Over 150 Troopers to…
Police departments from our region attended a big job fair at Atlantic Cape Community College on Thursday. The fair was designed to attract young adults to law enforcement. Police departments are struggling to fill positions in law enforcement. Photo courtesy Wildwood Crest Police social media. The post Local Police Departments Gather at College for Big…
Conditions are not ripe for swimming in the Atlantic Ocean heading into the weekend thanks to the presence of a strong hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, well off the coast of New Jersey. The National Weather Service has issued advisories about strong rip currents and heavy surf as a result of the storm. Ocean swells…
Atlantic City Police say an 18 year old man was shot late Wednesday afternoon on South Carolina Avenue. Police say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries during the shooting. The investigation continues; the suspect remains at large. The post Teenager Shot on South Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City appeared first on Regional Media News.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has doubled down on wind energy initiatives. Murphy announced this week that he wants to greatly increase wind energy production by the year 2040. Murphy says wind farms will decrease reliance on fossil fuels. The post Governor Murphy Doubles Down on Wind Energy Production appeared first on Regional Media News.
34 year old Justin Vanaman of Cumberland County lost his life Wednesday during a head on motor vehicle accident in Hamilton Township. Police say Vanaman’s vehicle crossed the center line of Millville Avenue and collided with another vehicle. An 80 year old woman who was driving the other vehicle was hospitalized. The post 34 Year…
Wildwood FOP Lodge #7 has been named in the memory of former police officer and fire fighter Dominic Romeo. A dedication ceremony was held on Pacific Avenue on Wednesday. Romeo passed away earlier this year. Photo and information courtesy of Wildwood Fire Department social media. The post Wildwood FOP Lodge Named in Memory of Dominic…
Wildwood Crest is holding its popular Seafarer’s Celebration this Saturday. Crest officials have live music from three bands at the festival site, and more live music at Centennial Park at night, followed by fireworks. There will be dozens of food and craft vendors along Sunset Lake Saturday starting at 9:00am. The post Seafarer’s Weekend Arrives…
North Wildwood Police are gearing up for this weekend’s Irish Fall Festival in the city. Police say no alcoholic beverages will be allowed to be brought to the festival site, and booze is not permitted on Jitneys. Olde New Jersey Avenue from 2nd Avenue to Pine Avenue will be closed for the event this weekend.…