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Lower Township Police have announced that traffic delays are possible for a police memorial service Friday for Captain Martin Biersbach, who passed away this past weekend.  Police say traffic delays are likely along portions of Railroad Avenue in Erma between the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm.  There will be pedestrian crossings in the area.  Anyone …

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A 20 year old man from Whitesboro was shot in the hip early Wednesday morning, and police say the gunman is at large.  Middle Township Police say Jahquees Johnson suffered the gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment.  The shooting took place in the 300 block of Bayview Road in Edgewood.  Shell …

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Middle Township has awarded a liquor license that will be used for a waterfront bar off North Wildwood Boulevard.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Township Committee on Monday awarded the license to Tessa Hand for a bid of $803,000.  The Hand family intends to build the bar this offseason, and have it …

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The Wildwood Catholic boys basketball team is ranked third in the State of New Jersey, according to NJ.com rankings released today.  The Crusaders are below only Roselle Catholic and The Patrick School in the rankings.  Camden is the only other team fr...

Some democratic party chairs in southern New Jersey want Congressman Jeff Van Drew to return campaign dollars that he has received ever since he came out against the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.  Eight chairpersons have signed the letter, ...

The Lower Township Police Department is mourning the passing of Captain Martin Biersbach who died on Sunday at his home.  Police say Biersbach had a 25 year distinguished career with the department that began in 1994.  Services will be held Friday at the Seashore Community Church of the Nazarene; he will be laid to rest …

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Congressman Jeff Van Drew told reporters in Washington on Tuesday that he’s “re-evaluating my life and my thoughts”.  Van Drew would not comment on a potential switch to the republican party.  Van Drew did indicate that he would seek re-election to his congressional seat next year.  Political experts believe it will be tough for democrats …

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A raging house fire in Pleasantville early Tuesday morning resulted in two families being displaced.  The American Red Cross is helping the 13 individuals who lost everything in the stubborn fire on West Decatur Avenue.  There were no injuries, and a f...

Atlantic City will be getting beach concerts courtesy of Live Nation. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has reached an agreement with the concert promoter to bring concerts back to the beach, including a big three day event next summer.  Th...

The United States Coast Guard was searching the waters near the Route 52 Causeway Tuesday after a woman reportedly jumped from the bridge.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that three men told authorities the woman was acting erratically before she j...