A kitchen fire was doused by firefighters in Wildwood at the Commissioner’s Court House Complex Monday evening. Fire officials say the small fire was accidental in nature and there were no injuries. Fire units from Wildwood and North Wildwood both responded.
Lower Township Police have arrested a Del Haven man on charges he committed a hit and run accident while under the influence. Township Police announced that Edward C. Shaw Jr. had the accident Sunday evening on Sunnyside Drive in the Township. Shaw was issued six motor vehicle summonses.
The 7 Mile Beach communities will be getting a jump start on beach tag sales during the holiday weekend. Both Stone Harbor and Avalon will be selling seasonal beach tags that will be able to be used for the 2019 beach season. Both communities get a high demand for beach tags as holiday gifts each…
Middle Township will be hosting a town meeting Tuesday evening. The Township announced that the meeting will focus on new economic opportunities and be held at the local branch campus of Atlantic Cape Community College at 6pm.
A 27 year old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the stabbing of another woman at a Bennigan’s Restaurant in Vineland on Saturday. Yolanda Dasilva was charged with aggravated assault and other charges by police. Dasilva is being held in the Cumberland County Jail.
Wildwood Catholic High School star Emily Cimino will continue her career at Lehigh University. Cimino signed a letter of intent on Monday to play softball at Lehigh on a partial scholarship. Cimino’s batting average last season was an outstanding .676. For more, including video, see Brian Cunniff’s story on CoastSportsToday.com
The Avalon Rescue Squad announced the purchase of a new ambulance that was completely funded through a three-year donation drive. The new ambulance contains state of the art safety features and has been added to the rescue fleet. Mayor Marty Pagliughi thanked the individuals who donated to the purchase of the new ambulance.
New Jersey is moving forward with legislation to legalize marijuana. Senate and Assembly committees are expected to meet next Monday morning to consider legislation to legalize recreational marijuana. Governor Phil Murphy wants the bills fast tracked.
Congressman-elect Jeff Van Drew is joining the chorus among democrats to dump Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House. Van Drew and 15 other members of the delegation have signed a letter opposing Pelosi being renamed Speaker. Van Drew told the Press of Atlantic City there are a few other democrats who are considering becoming…
New Jersey State Police are looking for two suspects who stole $2,000 worth of allergy medicine and hair products from the CVS Pharmacy in Marmora last Thursday. Police have released photos of the suspects taken from store video cameras; if you have any information on the suspects, contact State Police in Woodbine.