North Wildwood police and fire departments renewed their friendly rivalry over the weekend with their 3rd Annual Flag Football game at Bill Henley Park. The cops beat the firemen, 56-38 in the game. Donations were accepted for new toys that would be given to the children of military families. Photo courtesy of North Wildwood Police…
Cape May officials discussed some concepts for a new public safety building before the weekend. City officials met with architect Robbie Conley who presented some concepts for buildings that would house the police and fire departments in the city. Plans will be formally presented during the November 21st Council meeting.
The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has issued a Code Blue Advisory in advance of a freeze that will come Friday night. The Code Blue puts local towns on notice that sheltering may be needed for those exposed to the elements this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for…
A juror who was dismissed from the trial involving Senator Robert Menendez thinks he’s innocent, and so do some other jurors. NJ.com reports that the juror believes a corruption case has not been built against Menendez, and at three other jurors agree with her. She was excused due to a vacation, and deliberations have to…
A South Jersey Group III title for the Ocean City girls soccer team in a shootout Thursday at Carey Stadium. Delaney Lappin scored on a penalty kick which gave Ocean City a 2-1 win over Cherry Hill West. Ocean City will play Allentown Tuesday in a state semifinal at Toms River North High School.
The Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will be closed Friday night into early Saturday morning. The bridge is being closed to reduce traffic to one lane in advance of a railing replacement project. The one lane will be directed by a traffic control device.
Former Cape May County Sheriff James Plousis has been appointed as the new chairman of the Casino Control Commission. Governor Christie made the announcement on Thursday. Plousis currently serves as the head of the New Jersey Parole Board.
Ocean City’s 34th Street Bridge will be closed for two consecutive nights next week. City officials announced that the bridge will be closed late Tuesday night and again late Wednesday night in order to allow crews to pour concrete as part of a two year project to redeck the bridge.
So long summer, hello winter. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Cape May County for Friday night into Saturday morning. Temperatures are expected to tumble into the 20s according to Accu Weather. This could endanger any fall plants that are still flourishing.
Governor-elect Phil Murphy has made his first cabinet selection, and it happens to be his running mate. Shelia Oliver was selected by Murphy to head up the Department of Community Affairs in addition to her duties as Lieutenant Governor. The Department oversees local government in the Garden State.