There will be new regulations in effect designed to prevent the overfishing of stripers in coastal waters. The Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission approved new regulations this week intended to cut down on the number of stripers caught by nearly 20 percent. Now, states including New Jersey can forward their own initiatives on striper catches.
North Wildwood has teamed up with the State to put a new pump station in the parking lot located at the Olde New Jersey Avenue/Spruce Avenue lot. The station will help alleviate flooding on the city’s emergency evacuation route and discharge water through the seawall. Mayor Patrick Rosenello says the city is the beneficiary of…
Two democratic congressmen voted against the presidential impeachment inquiry today. One of them was Congressman Jeff Van Drew from our district; the second, from Minnesota. The measure passed, 232-196.
One person is dead, another person seriously injured during a single car crash on Route 55 early Thursday morning. The accident occurred in Deptford Township in the northbound lanes. Police say the car went off the highway and into a wooded area.
Two Wildwood commissioners are reportedly being investigated by the State for accepting health insurance benefits. NJ.com reports that Ernie Troiano Jr. and Pete Byron have been accepting the medical benefits, which costs nearly $59,000 this year. Troiano says he absolutely is a full time employee of the city. Both told NJ.com that the investigation was…
Our region is mourning the passing of former longtime Congressman Bill Hughes. Hughes has passed away at the age of 87. The longtime Ocean City democrat served in Congress before becoming a United States ambassador. Hughes was first elected to Congress in 1974.
It could be a wet Halloween at times for the Jersey Shore. The National Weather Service is calling for some rain, wind, and possibly thunderstorms this evening as a front pushes through our region. The stormy activity could occur after trick or treating. Gusty winds will dry us out during the day on Friday.
Millville has moved its Halloween trick or treating to Friday due to impending bad weather. City officials announced last night that trick or treating will be held from 4-7pm on Friday. Some other communities have done the same thing.
A second man has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the killing of football coach Joseph Jones of Millville. 23 year old Tyrell Hard pleaded guilty two weeks ago to third degree conspiracy and hindering charges. Hart will get three years probation and some time in the Cumberland County Jail. Jones was shot to…
Middle Township is looking for public input on the policies that govern its popular Harvest Fest celebration. The Township says it received some complaints about overly political merchandise and items that some individuals say made them feel unsafe. Vendor application and policies will be reviewed at an upcoming Township Committee meeting.