News Staff Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with 80 beds filled of 180 available, will be under new management starting Jan. 1, 2024. The Cape May County Herald reports the Board of County Commissioners passed a measure to allow Allaire Health Services to lease and operate the county-owned facility for 10 years with one nine-year option … Read more
A large lot that once housed Avalon’s school and library will be used to help alleviate parking congestion in the area. According to the Cape May County Herald, the building that once sat on the lot in the middle of a residential street has been demolished and the debris removed. What remains is a bare … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department conducted an operation resulting in the arrest of six individuals and the recovery of narcotics. On October 12, 2023, detectives of the Special Investigations Section and the DEA Liberty Mid-Atlantic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area conducted a street operation throughout Atlantic City. The operation was in regard to continuing quality … Read more
With visitors to Atlantic City up almost 20% since 2021 to 2022, according to visitnewjersey.org Atlantic City’s public safety needs have increased, too. The Atlantic City Fire Department has received a much-needed infusion of staffing. However, earlier this month, Atlantic City Police Chief James Sarkos confirmed that following the 28-week Atlantic County Police Training course, … Read more
In Atlantic City law enforcement is expanding its drone program to help first responders better monitor the beaches and ocean to keep visitors safer next year. Beginning in the spring, beachgoers may see drones flying above them more frequently, as the Beach Patrol performs more flights to assess safety, fire Chief Scott Evans said.
In Upper Township by the end of the month, the B.L. England plant is expected to be gone, with a demolition set for 10 a.m. Oct. 26. Before that, the developers plan an event at the site from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday. The Beesleys Point Development Group announced plans for a “Say Goodbye … Read more
Two state agencies working on related projects had representatives at the Wednesday, Oct. 11, Board of Commissioners meeting to give presentations on the Wildwood landfill restoration and on the dredging of the state channels in the back bays of the Wildwoods. The Cape May County Herald reports one concern that was discussed was how private … Read more
Beginning Monday, emergency mechanical repairs will begin on the Dorset Avenue Bridge in Ventnor and continue for the next several weeks. Lane shifts will be in effect 7 am – 4 pm each weekday. Motorists may experience minor delays and should plan travel time accordingly or seek an alternate route. Sidewalk closures will also be … Read more
The Cape May County Health Department is beginning its annual Flu Shot clinics across the County. The clinics are currently scheduled at various locations until Nov. 17 at the Cape May County Library Cape May Court House branch. For more information on where a clinic will be held nearby, please visit cmchealth.net.
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Cape May girl who has been missing since Oct. 2, according to township police. The Press of Atlantic City reports 15 year old Madison Voncolln was last seen in Cape May Court House near Goshen Road. Voncolln was last seen wearing pink Croc shoes. Police … Read more