A school maintenance worker in the Ocean City school district pleaded guilty this week in a federal court to defrauding a state health benefits plan out of $5 million. The Press of Atlantic City reports that 44 year old James Wildman of Marmora participated in the scheme that included nearly two dozen people. Wildman resigned…
Fire crews in the affluent town of Colts Neck responded to a house fire at a large dwelling on Tuesday. Multiple reports suggests that there are fatalities associated with this fire. Multiple fire crews from neighboring municipalities have responded to the blaze.
Lower Township Police reported at 2:48pm that the subject was located. Lower Township Police are asking for the public’s help with locating 22 year old Tyler Obriant who was last seen at his residence in the Villas. Police say Obriant made a threat about harming himself before he left the dwelling. A photo of Obriant…
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.