FOllowing two years of research into the best drones police have established a drone program to assist the department on investigations such as missing persons, water rescues, accident investigations and tactical situations, the department said Wednesday.Six officers who hold pilot’s licenses issued by the Federal Aviation Administration comprise the department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems team, according … Read more
City officials said starting Saturday, November 18th beach tags will go on sale for summer 2024. Tags will be available for $30 until May 31. On June 1, prices will increase to $35.Beach tags are required for beachgoers 12 and older between June 1 and Sept. 2. Only seasonal beach tags can be purchased for … Read more
One person was hurt after the driver of a sedan crashed into the rear of a school bus. It happened Thursday on Route 50 near New Jersey Avenue. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the driver of a Chevy Malibu sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital. No injuries on the … Read more
A Rio Grande man who was struck by a car Wenesday evening in Middle Township has died from his injuries. Police were called to Routes 9 and 47 for a report of a pedestrian motor vehicle crash. The Press of Atlantic City reports 61 year old Lee Nelson was crossing the intersection heading east on … Read more
32 year old Sean Lowney of Atlantic City was sentenced to 16 years in New Jersey State Prison for second-degree certain persons not to possess firearms and unlawful possession of a handgun. Due to Lowney’s extensive and repetitive criminal history he was eligible to be sentenced to an extended term under the persistent offender’s statute. … Read more
The Deborah F. Sager Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Inspira Medical Center Vineland has received a $35,000 donation from the Wawa Foundation.The contribution brings the Wawa Foundation’s total support for the unit to $190,000, according to a news release. So far care for fragile infants has reached over 2,500 babies at various stages of life.
According to the Press of Atlantic City a fire damaged a section of the Boardwalk near Resorts Casino Hotel on Wednesday.At around 3:48 p.m., the city fire department responded to a two-alarm fire on the Boardwalk between LandShark Bar & Grill and the marquee of Resorts.The fire spread to the casino’s exterior wall and part … Read more
Here’s a controversial change. New Jersey is dropping its requirement that candidates for office sign an oath that includes the words “so help me God” in filing paperwork for their candidacy.NJ.com reported Wednesday that the state Division of Elections is no longer requiring candidates to sign that oath, allowing them to make “a solemn affirmation … Read more
At a meeting this week, Sea Isle City Council adopted an ordinance allocating up to $3.2 million for the city’s share of the federal beach replenishment project scheduled to begin soon. The Cape May County Herald reports the project will place over 1.3 million cubic yards of sand on beaches in southern Ocean City, Strathmere … Read more
Five members of a local family pleaded not guilty at their arraignments recently to witness tampering charges related to their alleged attempts to contact the complaining witness in a domestic violence case. The Cape May County Herald reports the five – John P. Linnington, of North Cape May, James J. Linnington, of Cape May, Christa … Read more