Local News

Upper Township officials have decided to keep two boat ramps in Strathmere free of charge.  The Upper Township Gazette reports that there will be no fees charged at a new boat ramp on Bayview Drive, or at an existing boat ramp at Taylor Avenue.  Officials do not believe there is adequate room to staff attendants. [...]

Atlantic City Police responded to two separate bomb threats on Monday morning.  One threat was against a court house, the other, an apartment complex.  No explosives were found, and one suspect was arrested. ##

It’s six months in prison for former Atlantic City Councilman John Schultz.  He received the prison term on Monday in a federal court for his role in a scheme to avoid paying over $100,000 in taxes to the IRS.  Schultz is 74 years old and took responsibility for the crime. ##

The Route 50 bridge in Tuckahoe will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic starting early Tuesday morning.  State officials announced that the bridge will remain closed to traffic in both directions until Friday morning, at around 6:00am.  Motorists must follow detours set up for truck traffic. ##

Police in Wildwood Crest are looking for an older man who approached some young children on Thursday afternoon.  Police say the man asked two middle school girls to say hello, while a boy was also approached by a man who asked if his father was home.  Crest Police are advising parents to exercise care with [...]

Two republicans have announced their intentions to run for elected office in Dennis Township in the fall.  Tom Van Artsdalen and Scott Turner both will seek positions on the Dennis Township Committee. ##

There will be a second overnight closure of the Roosevelt Boulevard Bridge in Ocean City Monday night into Tuesday.  City officials say the bridge will be shut down Monday at 10am and reopen by sunrise the following day so new concrete can be poured on the span. ##

A 26 year old Mays Landing man was killed in a motorcycle accident Saturday night.  Hamilton Township Police say Jefrey Ramirez lost control of his motorcycle on Babcock Road  near the George L. Hess school and crashed.  Ramirez was pronounced dead at the scene. ##

Stone Harbor is set to adopt its municipal budget on Tuesday.  Council has a resolution before it to formally adopt the new spending plan following a public hearing.  Council may also consider two bond ordinances to pay for water, sewer, and other projects. ##

Monday night is budget night in Middle Township.  The Township Committee is expected to hold a public hearing on the new municipal budget for the community.  The Committee may also award a bid for the Middle Township/Lower Township bicycle path connector project. ##