Three employees of South Jersey Gas suffered injuries during an incident which resulted in a natural gas fire near the boardwalk in North Wildwood Thursday. Officials say as the leak was being repaired, something touched off a fire that shot flames into the air. The three employees were not seriously injured and were treated on…
A teacher and a student were killed, and 43 others injured in a horrible accident involving a school bus and a truck in Mount Olive Thursday morning. New Jersey State Police say the dozens of victims were transported to various hospitals in northern New Jersey; some are listed in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.
The Middle Township girls’ lacrosse team advanced in the South Jersey Group II playoffs by knocking off cross county rival Lower Cape May, 21-10 on Thursday. The game was tight early before the Lady Panthers pulled away in the second half; sophomore Maddie Barner had four goals. For more, see Brian Cunniff’s story and video…
Fire companies responded late Thursday afternoon to a reported gas leak fire at 24th Street and the Boardwalk in North Wildwood. According to fire departments’ social media pages the leak resulted in a fire; no injuries are reported. No word yet on property damage.
Ocean City Councilman Robert Barr will be hosting a Fourth Ward meeting on Saturday at the Ocean City Free Public Library. Barr will meet personally with residents about any issues they have about government; an update on various capital projects will be offered.
A 26 year old Middle Township resident has pleaded guilty in connection with the drug induced death of 23 year old Sonny Sinnerard. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced that Daniel Osmundsen pleaded guilty to the first degree charge on Thursday. Sentencing for Osmundsen will be held on September 14th.
One student and one adult are confirmed dead as a result of a horrific accident involving a school bus and a truck in northern New Jersey. Officials say fifth graders on the bus were sent to an area hospital for treatment. Governor Murphy arrived at the scene of the accident early Thursday afternoon.
Business owners in Ocean City will keep their clothes on and walk into the Atlantic Ocean next Friday to begin the tourism season. The city is looking for business owners to keep their business attire on and get wet to help open the first big holiday weekend of the year. The event will take place…
Middle Township is seeking low and moderate income participants in a new Community Development Block Grant program. The program is designed to help property owners make necessary repairs to their homes; recipients can receive zero percent interest loans for the work.
ABC News reports that the world champion Philadelphia Eagles have been invited by President Trump to visit the White House on June 5th. There’s no word if the team has accepted the invitation since the team will be in the middle of voluntary workouts and practice during that time.