Lower Township Police say someone tossed a Molotov cocktail into a motor vehicle parked on Delaware Parkway in the Villas early Thursday morning. The owners of the vehicle say they heard commotion outside and when they investigated, the interior of the car was in flames. There were no injuries. A witness told investigators that two…
Congressman Frank Lobiondo was a guest Thursday on “The Morning Show” on 98.7 The Coast, and spoke about his work to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before the end of this year. LoBiondo is part of a working group that “trying to make sure that the re-authorization bill is reasonable and meets the…
The woman who founded and managed a local furniture store in Cape May County has passed away at the age of 74. Carol Harvey was the founder of Charles Harvey Furnishings which has operated in Wildwood and Avalon. Funeral services will be held on Saturday.
The State’s crackdown on distracted drivers appears to be working now that Governor Christie’s wife has received a ticket for the offense in Bernardsville. NJ.com reports that Mary Pat Christie received the ticket as part of the State’s crackdown; she was holding her cell phone when she was pulled over. Christie did not tell the…
The Avalon Planning and Zoning Board met Wednesday night and approved a new settlement that ends a dispute involving a marina development on 21st Street. The settlement obligates the developer to keep 20 boat slips available to the public to rent, along with the construction of a new boardwalk, gazebo and other amenities. The Borough…
Accolades and well wishes are pouring in this week for Lew Ostrander, who retired Wednesday as the Fire and Housing Inspector for the city of North Wildwood. Ostrander has enjoyed a long career in public service in the Wildwoods. Photo courtesy of the North Wildwood Police Department Facebook page.
No injuries were reported after two individuals on board a 52 foot boat were rescued by the United States Coast guard near Cape May Wednesday morning. The Coast Guard reports that the vessel was taking on water about six miles east of Cape May. A response boat was dispatched, and those on board and the…
A seven year old boy was struck by a motor vehicle late Tuesday afternoon in Upper Township during Trick or Treat hours. NJ.com reports that the boy was with his mother when he was struck by a GMC vehicle. The boy suffered non-life threatening injuries and was airlifted to Cooper Hospital in Camden.
Route 52 inbound from Atlantic County to Ocean City will be closed for a few hours this Saturday morning. City officials announced that the Trail of Two Cities 5K Walk/Run will be taking place, and the roadway will be closed for the pedestrian traffic. Motorists are advised to plan for alternate routes until at least…
A man who robbed four banks including one in Ocean City has been sentenced to 87 months in prison. 43 year old Bruce Wayne Higgins of Virginia robbed a branch of TD Bank in Ocean City and another bank in Atlantic City. Higgins must also pay nearly $24,000 in restitution.