Public hearings continue Thursday on a large offshore wind farm project that will be in the waters off Cape May County. During the first virtual meeting, Orsted announced that cables will run to the former B.L. England power plant and the former Oyster Creek nuclear power plant to provide energy for the state. The cabling…
There will be no beach fees in Strathmere this summer. The Cape May County Herald reports that the Township Committee has decided to defer the discussion on potential beach fees until after the summer season. Committeeman John Coggins says this will provide the Committee more time with getting details in place, and feedback from residents.
A longtime realtor in our area has passed away at the age of 79. James Sofroney of South Seaville passed away at his home over the weekend. Sofroney was twice the past president of the Cape May County Board of Realtors, and was very active in Sea Isle City tourism and chamber matters. Services will…
The Marmora Volunteer Fire Company responded to a call of a potential gas leak inside a home Monday afternoon. The home is located on Greenbrier Road, and residents evacuated the home safely; the home was later cleared by responders. The fire department reminds the public to call 911 if there is a smell of gas…
The meal program at both the Upper Township and Ocean City senior centers is temporarily suspended until December 28th. County officials announced Tuesday that the Grab and Go meals are suspended, while the home delivered meals program will continue to be delivered as scheduled.
New Jersey State Police are searching for two men who stole bottles of alcohol from the Seaville Tavern last Thursday. Police have released a photo of the men who allegedly went into the store, placed large bottles of alcohol inside their clothing, and then exited the store. If you have any details about the suspects…
New Jersey State Police are searching for two men and a woman who are suspected of stealing items from the CVS Pharmacy located on Marmora on Friday evening. Police have released photographs of all of the suspects. They filled gift bags with Rogaine and Abreva before leaving the store and not paying for the items. …
Election results released Tuesday night by the County appear to show a re-election for Committeeman Curtis Corson Jr. Corson earned about 1,000 more votes then democrat John Amenhauser. Some provisional and mail in votes still need to be counted, but Corson earned nearly 60 percent of the vote
Did former Upper Township Committeeman Hobie Young actually resign? Depends on who you ask. Young showed up for a virtual meeting of the Upper Township Committee this week according to a report in the Press of Atlantic City. Young says he didn’t send a letter to the Township Clerk saying he resigned. However, Township solicitor…
A 60 year old Marmora man who is allegedly part of organized crime has received a long prison term on a drug charge. Authorities say Joseph Servidio distributed 300 grams of crystal meth and a large supply of pills. Servidio is known as “Joey Electric” in the organized crime world, according to a press release.