North Wildwood Police and firefighters helped make locals’ Thanksgivings a little brighter. Members of both departments purchased turkeys, pies, and other items for delivery to families before the holiday. Acme Markets assisted with the effort.
Senator Cory Booker confirmed that he will consider running for president. Booker told NJ Advance Media that there are people across the country talking to him about seeking the democratic nomination for the 2020 election. Booker visited 24 states during the midterm elections.
Stone Harbor decided to cancel Saturday night’s Christmas parade due to rain in the forecast. Officials say the parade will not be rescheduled. A holiday parade in Vineland was postponed for Saturday; instead, it will be held at 5pm on Sunday.
An investigation is underway into a shooting at a shopping mall in northern New Jersey Friday night. Police in Elizabeth say shots were fired at The Mills at Jersey Gardens during Black Friday shopping. One man was hit in the wrist with a bullet, the gunman ran off.
The Cape May commercial fishing community is mourning the loss of Daniel Cohen, who passed away Monday at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer. Cohen managed Atlantic Cape Fisheries in the Cape May area and worked with educational experts to advance fishing interests. Services are being held Sunday in Ventnor.
A 22 year old man from Hammonton was killed Wednesday night in a motorcycle accident. State Police say Steven Barger was killed in the accident in Buena Vista Township when his bike left the road and hit a utility pole. He was riding a 1982 Kawasaki at the time of the accident.
Middle Township went on a 31-0 run in the second half to win the annual Anchor Bowl football game, 44-14 in a game broadcast live on WCZT. Lower Cape May had a 14-13 point lead at half, but the Panthers dominated the game. This was the 99th meeting between both schools; the new Anchor Bowl…
As promised, Thanksgiving Day will feel like late January at the Jersey Shore. Accu Weather is calling for a daytime high of 33 degrees for the holiday, and only five degrees warmer on Friday when many communities will be having outdoor events. Temperatures will be mild this weekend, but rain moves in Saturday afternoon through…
Sea Isle City is joining Avalon with getting a gas main installation project from South Jersey Gas. New natural gas mains are being installed throughout the community’s central section. Road restoration work continues to be a work in progress.
A drone exercise will be held next Wednesday at the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lower Township. The test will be conducted by multiple agencies to see how drones can be useful in our area to support the military, and for disaster relief. Flights will be operated where the drone goes out to sea,…