More details are expected today regarding a small plane that landed illegally on a beach at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May Sunday evening. WPVI-TV reports that the plane landed shortly before 8pm; the base is now in a heightened security until the incident is reviewed. Witnesses say the plane was flying erratically…
The Upper Township Committee meets Monday night with largely routine business on its agenda. The Committee will go into closed section to discuss a personnel issue, and to discuss a contract negotiation regarding a cellular tower lease. The Committee will also conduct an adoption of a new ordinance regarding property maintenance.
James Mulholland has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Wildwood Crest Police Department. A ceremony was held on Friday for the promotion. Photo courtesy of Wildwood Crest Police Department social media page.
A small amount of oil was pumped into the ocean through an outfall pipe, coming from a leaking basement tank from a city inn. The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the tank was in the basement of the Harrison Inn on Columbia Avenue. The NJDEP responded as well as a marine services organization.
Former Middle Township Public School Superintendent Theodore Johnson has passed away. Johnsnon served as the district’s superintendent for 12 years, ending in 1989. The announcement was made on social media.
A suspect in a hit and run stabbed an Atlantic City cop before he was shot and killed by the officer. Police in the city say 32 year old Timothy Deal approached the officer, stabbed him, and then was shot dead. The officer was treated and released for the stabbing.
It’s a huge week in Trenton as the state faces yet another shutdown due to budget concerns. State parks and beaches may close because lawmakers never passed a new bill that would keep them open during a shutdown. New Jersey’s current budget runs through Saturday.
Two Vineland men have been arrested and charged with stabbing another man on Cherry Street on Wednesday. Police say they arrested 21 year old Francis M. Dilone-Venutra and 22 year old Felipe Bautista, both of Vineland. The victim was flown to Cooper Hospital in Camden, and helped police identify his attackers.
Children can no longer get married in the State of New Jersey. Governor Murphy signed a new bill into law that establishes the minimum age to get married in New Jersey at 18. No marriage licenses will be issued to anyone under the age of 18. Over 3,600 minors got married in New Jersey during…
Two Cumberland County men have been convicted on charges that they conducted attempted murder against Atlantic City Police Officer Josh Vadell. Vadell was shot in the head during a criminal incident in September, 2016. Vadell said after the verdict was read that he is satisfied. Sentencing will be held for both convicts in September.