News Staff In a May’s Landing news release the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office will use a newly purchased van to respond to crisis situations, officials said Tuesday. The van will help the Crisis Negotiation Team, as well as be available for special operation needs, the Prosecutor’s Office said.The vehicle was purchased through a U.S. Department of Homeland … Read more
A proposal to combine Stone Harbor’s planning and zoning boards has been set aside in the wake of public criticism of the plan and the disclosure of a new proposal about the two boards. The Cape May County Herald reports Councilman Reese Moore, a member of the council’s administration and finance committee, said at the … Read more
Passengers will have a chance to weigh in on proposed fare changes for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry in a virtual meeting planned for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. The Press of Atlantic City reports fare increases are a routine matter, according to officials with the Delaware River and Bay Authority, a bi-state agency that also operates … Read more
A cyclist who was struck by a vehicle on Bayshore Road around 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, told police he did not remember the accident that resulted in him being airlifted to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City with a compound fracture of his left leg. The Cape May County Herald reports the driver … Read more
Stockton University’s head hockey coach was fired earlier this month after being barred from entering the Skate Zone for holding an unauthorized meeting at the facility. According to the Press of Atlantic City, city officials this week said Alan Rhoads was banned for not following rules and regulations pertaining to its use. Rhoads believes he … Read more
Families who are experiencing serious difficulties in managing the behavior of children 10-17 years old for whom they are responsible can seek assistance through the Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU). FCIU is a legally mandated program that is available 24-hours to intercede in family conflicts and help strengthen the family unit. Its services … Read more
Santa Claus will be the featire in the upcoming Ocean City annual Christmas parade scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday. The parade will head down Asbury Avenue from Sixth to 11th street, the city said Monday in a news release. Marching bands from Ocean City high schools will perform, along with an assortment of costumed characters.
According to a news release from the Lower Township assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will visit the Police Department Dec. 7 and 8 to determine whether it meets standards for accreditation, Chief Kevin Lewis said Monday. Accreditation is “a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” Lewis said … Read more
A Barnegat Township man with a history of mental illness and unemployment has been ordered held until trial in the murder of his parents, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said Monday.Michael Mulgrew, 34, was charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon in the Nov. 2 … Read more
In August Middle Township introduced an ordinance for the regulation of food trucks. The ordinance was adopted in September. At its Monday, Nov. 11, meeting the Township Committee introduced an amendment to the ordinance after hearing complaints from several food truck operators during public comment periods in October. According to the Cape May County Herald, … Read more