Atlantic City Electric is faring very well so far during this latest nor’easter. As of late morning, the utility reported fewer than 50 outages throughout its territory with most of them being in Salem County. Wind gusts could bring more tree limbs into power lines during the afternoon hours.
A bonfire on the beach is coming later this month, courtesy of the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber announced its date for its spring bonfire; it will be held on March 30th from 6-10pm and include music and fun for the family. Tickets for the event to be held at the Rio Grande…
Wildwood Catholic Crusaders softball star Emily Cimino is headed to play at Lehigh University. Cimino is heading into her junior season at Wildwood Catholic and has provided Lehigh with a verbal commitment. Cimino is regarded as one of the best pitchers in the Cape Atlantic League. For more, see Brian Cunniff’s story on CoastSportsToday.com.
A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for the Jersey Shore by the National Weather Service. Minor coastal flooding is possible at high tide today, which occurs on the back bays shortly before 12 Noon. Rain, wind, and even thunder is expected at the shore; points well north, it’s a snowstorm.
The big nor’easter that will bring more than a foot of snow north of Philadelphia is expected to be a rain event for Cape May County. Accu Weather is calling for more than an inch of rain during the storm, and wind gusts approaching 40mph. The rain could mix with some snow late in the…
State offices will be closed throughout the State on Wednesday due to the winter storm. The storm is expected to dump a foot of snow in some locations, but not here. As a result, non-essential state employees are off Wednesday; essential employee report to work on schedule.
The coastal storm that will bring snow to much of the State on Wednesday has resulted in the closure of state courts. All state courts and court offices, including the Superior Courthouses in our region, have been closed by the State of New Jersey.
The Lower Township Council met this week and approved adding additional funding for the Roseann Avenue drainage project in the community. Nearly $4 million is being added in additional funding; the project may begin as early as this spring.
State Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole gasoline twice from a Wawa convenience store in Dennis Township. The man stole gas from the Wawa pumps on February 22nd and February 25th, without paying for it. If you have any tips, contact State Police. State Police made the announcement of the thefts on…
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney unveiled a brand new education funding plan that totals over a quarter billion dollars and would increase aid to underfunded school districts. Sweeney’s plan also makes a commitment to funding for special education programs. A three percent surcharge on the corporate business tax would be used to fund the…