Ice cream and coffee vendors on city beaches will sport a different look this summer, as an ordinance introduced on Tuesday, Jan. 16, requires them to wear uniforms. According to the Cape May County Herald, the ordinance says that anyone vending coffee products or ice cream on city beaches “shall be clothed in matching uniform … Read more
35 year old Gerald Oquendo, a former corrections officer from Mays Landing, was sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison with a two- year period of parole ineligibility for Official Misconduct. Oquendo pleaded guilty to Official Misconduct on October 10, 2023. This case involved two family members of an inmate working with Oquendo … Read more
In Lower Township the Cape May-Lewes Ferry in 2023 saw its highest number of riders since 2010, and recorded increases in fares, passengers and food and retail purchases over 2022, the Delaware River and Bay Authority reported last week.The DRBA operates the ferry, the Delaware Memorial Bridge and the Cape May and Wilmington airports.
City Council in Ocean City is set to vote Thursday morning on a contract extension with East Coast Falcons LLC of Lodi, Bergen County, for another summer of using trained birds of prey to discourage sea gulls from raiding fries and pizza on the beach and Boardwalk, with a bid amount of $328,012 for the … Read more
While performing a welfare check in Woodbine State Police arrested two people after finding a child living in “deplorable conditions,” the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office said Tuesday.Kevin Storms, 35, and Wanda Storms 64, were charged with endangering the welfare of a child Sunday. They were released on summonses pending a court appearance.
State Police performing a well-being check in Woodbine arrested two people after finding a child living in “deplorable conditions. According to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, 35 year old Kevin Storms and 64 year old Wanda Storms face endangering the welfare of a child counts and were released on summonses pending court. Authorities say … Read more
A yearlong detour is scheduled to go into effect at 9:30 a.m. Friday on Somers Point-Mays Landing Road between Steelmanville Road and English Creek Avenue for reconstruction of a bridge. The detour was originally scheduled to begin Monday but was postponed. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and plan travel time accordingly or … Read more
The Lower Township Planning Board recently approved a subdivision to create nine lots out of the First Assembly of God Church property on Seashore Road. According to the Cape May County Herald, Paul Burgin Builders Inc. is seeking to put up eight new homes on lots created for that purpose using land being purchased from … Read more
A Monday fire damaged a two-story apartment building in the 300 block of East Juniper Avenue. According to the Press of Atlantic City, one occupant suffered burns and smoke inhalation. A Wildwood police officer was treated at the scene for minor injuries sustained during a fall on ice. During the two-alarm fire, the roof of … Read more
Just weeks after his contract with Wildwood expired, former Administrator Stephen O’Connor has a new job, joining the Atlantic County administration as a special projects management coordinator for 85-thousand dollars a year.“We were fortunate that Steve became available at a time when we were looking for additional assistance. He is familiar with many of our … Read more