Bills would let NJ avoid US ban on sports betting    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: PhillyBurbs.com
Rep. Frank LoBiondo, a Cape May County Republican, says he'll introduce a bill giving all states until 2016 to legalize sports betting.... Full story...

Long-Tailed Duck: Distinctive Diver    Posted on 2012-01-22
Source: Patch.com
One of our winter visitors, the long-tailed duck is a standout both in appearance and in its call.... Full story...

Point Beach to Grapple with State Lifting Noise Limits for Beach Bars and Amusements    Posted on 2012-01-20
Source: Patch.com
A new state law lifts noise limits for the state's amusement parks, carnival rides and beach bars, leaving some Point Beach officials and police wondering how that will impact the town.... Full story...

One dies in Cape May County house fire    Posted on 2012-01-18
Source: The Newark Star-Ledger
UPPER TOWNSHIP - At least one person died when fire destroyed a home and damaged an adjoining antiques store in Cape May County early today.... Full story...

Everyday is Valentine's Day at St. Mary's    Posted on 2012-01-17
Source: Examiner.com
Even if you are not a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Stone Harbor, you probaby have heard of their wonderful ministry through the Heavenly Scavengers and St.... Full story...

Shore towns target unemployment benefits for seasonal workers    Posted on 2012-01-17
Source: The Ridgewood Blog
Grumblings about people who manipulate the New Jersey unemployment system and collect unemployment checks while surfing in Hawaii are not new.... Full story...

Coast Guard Volunteers Surprise Teens with Disabilities    Posted on 2012-01-16
Source: NBC40.net
Members of the Coast Guard, in partnership with Jersey Cares, volunteered their time on this Martin Luther King Day to help a number of underprivileged teenagers.... Full story...

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum exhibit focuses on 'Jerseymen in the Civil War'    Posted on 2012-01-15
Source: The Jersey Journal
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, in partnership with the New Jersey Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee, presents a major exhibit, "Gone for a Soldier: Jerseymen in the Civil War," which is on view at the museum until July 1. This exhibit commemorates...... Full story...

Galloway's Justin Savine Among Graduating Class of Corrections Officers    Posted on 2012-01-14
Source: Patch.com
Galloway Township's Justin Savine was one of 16 officers to graduate from the Atlantic County Police Training Center as a corrections officer during a ceremony at the Egg Harbor Township Middle School Friday afternoon, Jan.... Full story...

Powerball ups the ante, shaking the lottery world    Posted on 2012-01-14
Source: Philly.com
"Certainly by summer, we're going to see a record jackpot, I would think. By June or July," said mathematician Dennis DeTurck, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.... Full story...

Wildwood Aviation Museum Receives Grant    Posted on 2012-01-14
Source: NBC40.net
AS TOURISM SLUMPS IN MANY PARTS OF OUR AREA, THE WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM IN CAPE MAY COUNTY IS TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO HELP INCREASE TOURISM NOT JUST WITH MID ATLANTIC VISITORS, BUT ALSO INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS.... Full story...

Puerto Rican Action Committee director finally responds to employee theft charge    Posted on 2012-01-13
Source: The Jersey Journal
An executive with the Puerto Rican Action Committee of Southern New Jersey finally issued a statement about the employee who police charged with stealing money from the organization over a month ago.... Full story...

Cape May Co. Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Child    Posted on 2012-01-13
Source: NBC40.net
A Cape May County man is behind bars after authorities say he sexually assaulted a child.... Full story...

Internet Visitation Means Safety And Revenue [AUDIO]    Posted on 2012-01-13
Source: WKXW-FM Trenton
Cape May County has become the first in New Jersey to launch internet visitation for inmates with their loved ones.... Full story...

NJ's Secret Free Beach    Posted on 2012-01-12
Source: WKXW-FM Trenton
They city wants more cash and may ask local voters if they are willing to pay to use the beach and start charging for beach tags .A City council is also considering adding cabanas and beach bars before they would charge for beach tags.... Full story...

New reward offered for Himebaugh information    Posted on 2012-01-12
Source: Lower Township Gazette
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information on the whereabouts of Mark Himebaugh, who has been missing for 20 years.... Full story...

Coastal flood advisory for Cape May County    Posted on 2012-01-12
Source: Lower Township Gazette
Minor tidal flooding is anticipated around 10 a.m. and roadway flooding may occur.... Full story...

Local Soldiers Receive Special Homecoming    Posted on 2012-01-11
Source: NBC40.net
More than a dozen members of the National Guard were given a special ceremony for their return home today after serving in Afghanistan.... Full story...

Reward Offered for Cape May Co. Boy Who Went Missing 20 Years Ago    Posted on 2012-01-11
Source: NBC40.net
It has been over two decades since the mysterious disappearance of a Cape May County boy.... Full story...

Five Things on City Council's Agenda for Thursday    Posted on 2012-01-11
Source: Patch.com
A City Council is scheduled to hold its first regular meeting of 2012 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan.... Full story...

Worker in PRAC's Woodbine office faces theft charges    Posted on 2012-01-11
Source: Today's Sunbeam
By Stephen Smith ssmith@sjnewsco.com WOODBINE - An employee of the Puerto Rican Action Committee of Southern New Jersey was charged with multiple offenses after she allegedly cashed at least one check for herself that was intended for rental assistance for...... Full story...

Progress Being Made in Cape May Co. Beach Fill Project    Posted on 2012-01-10
Source: NBC40.net
After a brief delay, a beach replenishment project in Cape May County is now in full swing.... Full story...

Dog Dies After Eating Drug-Laced Sausage    Posted on 2012-01-10
Source: NBC Philadelphia
The owner of a two-year-old pit bull says his beloved pet Goo Boo, was poisoned by sausage laced with drugs.... Full story...

Prosecutors from seven counties to address cyber bullying at school safety conference    Posted on 2011-08-07
Source: NJ.com
Imagine being a child who dreads going to school every single day. Every morning, just arriving on school grounds is a horror.... Full story...

VIM to honor Dr. Martin J. Carey and the Wildwood Women's Golf Association at Annual Gala    Posted on 2011-08-06
Source: Cape May County Herald
At VIM's 5th Annual Gala - Broadway By The Bay - local podiatrist Dr. Martin J. Carey will be honored as the 2011 Outstanding Volunteer Physician and the Wildwood Women's Golf Association will be honored as the 2011 Caring Neighbors.... Full story...