The former director of the Cape May County CBRNE Task Force is facing theft and forgery charges over an alleged scheme to personally profit from emergency response training sessions. Prosecutors say 67-year-old Anthony Robinson created a private company to bill local fire departments for HAZMAT classes, even though the training was already being funded by…
Two New Jersey ferry services have been awarded nearly 40 million dollars in federal transit grants to fund modern, clean-energy vessels. The Delaware River and Bay Authority will receive 30 million dollars toward a second hybrid-diesel ferry for the Cape May-Lewes crossing. Meanwhile, the borough of Carteret secured 9.6 million dollars to purchase a new…
Several high-profile commercial properties in Wildwood, New Jersey, have recently hit the real estate market with multi-million dollar price tags. Notable Pacific Avenue listings include the long-standing Dragon House Chinese Restaurant, priced at 3.2 million dollars, alongside a nearby restaurant, bar, and apartment property listed for 2.99 million dollars. Additionally, a sprawling 2.9 million dollar…
Authorities have identified human remains discovered in a Middle Township wooded area this past March as a 42-year-old man who had been missing since 2024. A local resident initially found a skull, leading search teams to uncover additional skeletal remains belonging to Benjamin J. Beason of Lower Township. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office says…
Six ocean beaches in Cape May County are under a swimming advisory after state testing revealed high levels of fecal bacteria. The Department of Environmental Protection issued the warnings for specific beaches in Avalon, Lower Township, and the Wildwoods after Monday’s water samples indicated potential human or animal waste contamination. The state retested the water…
Increased coyote sightings along Wildwood’s back bay have prompted local police to issue safety warnings for residents with children and pets. With the animals reportedly digging under fences and venturing into yards, city officials are reminding the public that feeding wildlife may be drawing them in and can result in fines of up to $1,000.…
A new Mediterranean-inspired modern steakhouse called Amara has officially opened its doors on the Jersey Shore in Avalon. The restaurant is owned by local restaurateur Bujar Daku, with the kitchen led by executive chef and Food Network “Chopped” champion Georgeann Leaming. Located on Ocean Drive, the multi-level dining destination features an extensive wine list alongside…
The City of Wildwood has been awarded a $4 million grant from the Economic Development Authority to complete its ongoing boardwalk rehabilitation project. During a recent commission meeting, Mayor Ernest Troiano, Jr. announced the funding alongside news that the city received a Plan Endorsement Renewal and Center Designation recertification from the New Jersey State Planning…
The New Jersey Department of Transportation will begin a construction project on Route 47 between mileposts 25.25 and 30.85 starting Monday, August 31st. Daytime drivers can expect limited delays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. as work focuses on the road’s shoulder, but nighttime commuters traveling between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. may face lane…
The long-standing tradition of free beach access in Strathmere is officially over after the Upper Township Committee unanimously approved a new beach tag ordinance Monday night. Seasonal beach tags will cost $45, but beachgoers can secure a discounted rate of $30 if they purchase them between October 4th and Presidents Day. Visitors looking for a…