A 74 year old pastor from Medford has confessed to sexually assaulting four children over a 16 year period. Harry Thomas admitted in court Friday that the assaults continued until 2015, and he had an inappropriate action with a fifth child. Thomas now faces up to 20 years behind bars.
Sea Isle City’s annual Polar Bear Plunge event occurred Saturday just hours before a mix of rain and sleet moved into our region. Businesses in the city count on the weekend for an annual mid winter pop of business that they will not experience until Memorial Day weekend. About 40,000 people came to town for…
A 64 year old Millville man has been convicted on charges that he beat a woman outside of a city liquor store with a lawn chair. Clarence “Mad Dog” Jenkins was convicted last week on a charge of second degree assault. Jenkins could face up to a decade behind bars when he’s sentenced in April.
New Jersey State Police are looking for two women who may have used counterfeit money at local businesses in our region. Police announced on their social media page that the suspects may have used the bogus money at three separate locations on January 30th. Small purchases were made, with real cash given as change. If…
A social studies teacher in the Middle Township School District admitted Friday that he was part of a multi-million dollar prescription fraud scheme. The Press of Atlantic City reports that 46 year old Shawn Sypherd of Upper Township admitted to orchestrating $2.4 million in fraudulent prescription drug benefits through the state’s health benefits program. He…
North Wildwood is scheduled to introduce the 2018 municipal budget on Tuesday. Council may also formally adopt the Wildwood Boardwalk Special Improvement District budget, and implement an ordinance that regulates a potential service provided by the Atlantic City Jitney Association.
Stone Harbor is considering a major increase in the fines associated with loitering offenses. Borough Council meets Tuesday afternoon and will consider increasing the fines from $200 to $1,250. Council is also prepared to discuss upcoming sports camps for the summer season.
The Cape Atlantic League boys and girls basketball tournaments begin this afternoon and continue through this evening. On the girls side, Wildwood Catholic, Middle Township, and Ocean City are all in the tournament; the boys’ bracket includes Wildwood Catholic and Ocean City. Tune in to both WCZT 98.7..the Coast and Shore 106.3FM for coverage of…
A Hammonton firefighter was taken to a hospital in critical condition Wednesday night after suffering a medical episode while fighting a fire. Officials say the fireman is now listed in stable condition at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Galloway Township.
Former New Jersey Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto will quit the state legislature in order to take a very lucrative job heading up the New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority. Prieto will make a whopping $280,000 salary as head of the organization.