There were no winners in the multi state Mega Millions lottery jackpot Tuesday night. The jackpot now rolls over to a whopping $283 million for Friday night’s drawing. $4 million worth of smaller winners were announced for the State of Florida.
Fire crews in Wildwood were called to the scene of a second floor apartment fire on top of a local gym along Pacific Avenue Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at around 8am and a fire was burning in a bedroom wall on the second floor. The fire was contained, there were no injuries.
A break in the summer heat is expected towards the end of the week. Accu Weather is calling for skies to remain dry Tuesday and Wednesday nights for various fireworks displays in communities. There is a very good chance of strong thunderstorms late Friday into early Saturday morning that may bring relief to South Jersey…
New Jersey is not counting on approximately $23 million in revenues from a tax on plastic and paper bags in this year’s budget. Governor Murphy has not signed a bill that would create a five cent tax on every bag you use. Environmentalists and some shore towns would rather have plastic bags and other plastics…
New Jersey State Police will be out in force during the holiday Wednesday searching for aggressive and drunk drivers. Traffic enforcement details will be significantly increased during the holiday; last year, five people were killed in motor vehicle accidents on July 4th.
Longtime New Jersey Congressman William Pascrell Jr. nearly fainted from the heat during an event Tuesday at the Englewood, NJ Fire Department. Pascrell was carried out from the event and taken to a local hospital for observation. Pascrell is 81 and was overcome by the heat and dehydration at the event.
A heroic rescue late last week by Atlantic City Police who helped rescue a ten year old boy who’s leg was stuck in a wooden fence while he was in the ocean. Police officers responded to a beach call at South Carolina Avenue on June 28th and found the boy with his leg caught, and…
A small power outage in Ocean City forced some boardwalk rides to stop at unexpected times. The outage Monday night affected Ocean City’s Playland Castaway Cove, according to the Press of Atlantic City. A Ferris wheel was turned by hand in order to get riders off. Power was restored by nightfall.
The Wildwood City Fire Department responded to 455 calls during the month of June. Nine of the calls involved fires, while 23 of the calls involved alcohol, drugs, overdose, or toxins. The Department also made 688 fire safety inspections during the month.
James Deever is the new Council President in the Borough of Avalon. Council held a brief meeting Monday morning and unanimously selected Deever for the leadership position. Deever owns and operates a supermarket and deli in Avalon; he joined Borough Council 18 months ago. Photo courtesy of Borough of Avalon social media page.