Lower Township Police have charged a 24 year old Villas man with drunk driving and with leaving the scene of an accident following a weekend offense. Police say James Savarese allegedly drove in a reckless manner and struck the rear of a car parked in Cape Woods. Savarese was processed and taken to the County…
A referendum question will be placed on the November ballot that will ask voters if the State should borrow a half billion dollars to pay for public school projects. The funding would largely pay for extra security, better water service, and expanding county college programs. Governor Murphy balked at the State spending the money and…
Bills that would have created tax incentives to draw business to some local airports has been conditionally vetoed by Governor Murphy. Murphy says he remains supportive of initiatives that would assist development at the Cape May and Woodbine airports, but wants further studies done to see what industries would best benefit the region.
Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed a bill that would have resulted in a tax on single use plastic bags in New Jersey. Murphy vetoed the bill on Monday and directed lawmakers to come up with better legislation. Murphy was criticized for supporting the bill as a money grab rather than a way to improve the…
A Middletown, New Jersey man was among those who were shot during a video game tournament in Jacksonville, FL on Sunday. George Amadeo was shot in the ankle when a gunman who participated in the tournament opened fire. Amadeo was expected to undergo surgery Monday in Florida for his injury.
One person has been killed during a hit and run accident on the Atlantic City Expressway Saturday night. Police say a GMC Yukon struck and killed the pedestrian near milepost 5.7 in Atlantic County. So far, the names of the victim and driver have not been released; the car was located a short time after…
Upper Township’s committee meets Monday night and is expected to consider a $3.2 million bond ordinance for various capital improvement projects. The Committee will also appoint an animal control officer, and name Richard Mashura to the Township’s Zoning Board.
United States Senate candidate Bob Hugin stumped for votes in Cape May County over the weekend. Hugin was a guest at a republican breakfast held on Saturday at the Avalon Golf and Country Club. Hugin will battle democrat Bob Menendez in the November election. Photo courtesy of Cape GOP social media page.
Wildwood Police say a 33 year old Clayton man was busted over the weekend for brandishing a gun during a drug transaction with a parking lot attendant. Police say they arrested Carl Smith Friday night on Schellenger Avenue. An Airsoft/Pellet handgun was recovered; no shots were fired. Smith was taken to the County Jail.
Middle Township’s early September football game with Wildwood is off, and now the Panthers will travel to play Seaford, Delaware instead. Brian Cunniff of CoastSportsToday.com reports that the Middle-Wildwood game has been cancelled as Wildwood struggles to get enough players to field a football team. Middle opens its season on Thursday evening against Cumberland in…