Atlantic City tourism officials say that based on the data for 2018, the resort had it’s best summer in recent years. According to data reported in The Press of Atlantic City, visitors to the resort increased by more than 260,000, casino employees increased by nearly 6,700 and gaming revenue was up by $54.8 million. Toll…
Two people have been arrested after Wildwood Police found crystal meth and other drugs inside their vehicle early Saturday morning. Police say 33 year old Gary Nelson of Cape May Court House and 28 year old James O’Conner of Toms River were both charged. Both were taken to the County Jail.
Some traffic lights in Wildwood Crest will be put into flashing mode as of October 1st. Crest officials announced that some traffic lights will be put into flashers next week, and will remain that way through the end of next April.
A Philadelphia woman who was the subject of a controversial arrest video on the beaches of Wildwood back on Memorial Day weekend has been indicted on five counts, including two counts of aggravated assault against a police officer. Emily Weinman was indicted last week by a grand jury in Cape May County. Officers in Wildwood…
Middle Township has scheduled a Free Rabies Clinic for Saturday, September 29th, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Middle Township Public Works, 400 West Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House. This clinic is for cats and dogs and dog licenses will also be available. License forms may be printed in advance from the Middle…
A 14-year-old boy was struck by two vehicles on Saturday while riding his bicycle around 8:30 p.m. The boy was struck by a 2002 Ford Explorer pickup truck, driven by a 17 year-old Vineland resident on Brewster Road. The cyclist was then struck again by a Hyundai Accent, driven by a 65 year-old woman. The boy…
Atlantic City Police announced the arrest of three men and one woman in back-to-back drug raids on Thursday and Friday. Detectives found 26 grams of cocaine, 87 bags of heroin, prescription pills and $2,006 in cash at a bodega on Atlantic Avenue. The second raid at a residence in the 700 block of Maryland Avenue…
A contract for construction of a new bayfront marina at the end of Higbee Avenue has been approved by the Somers Point City Council. Funding for the project will be aided by a $1.45 million National Boating Infrastructure grant. Plans call for a new marina with 20 transient boat slips, plus slips for emergency vessels…
Morey’s Piers has delayed the closing of a 35-year old roller coaster by a week due to weather. The official closing of the Flitzer roller coaster will now be held on Sunday, September 30th on the Surfside Pier.
Atlantic City Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred early Friday morning. Police say one man was shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries in the incident, which took place at Arctic and California avenues. So far, no suspects are in custody.