Northfield man charged with leaving the scene of fatal accident Saturday
MAYS LANDING — A Northfield man has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident after an investigation alleges he struck and killed a pedestrian early Saturday morning in Absecon, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. A cooperative investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Crash Investigations Unit and the Absecon Police […]
Albright joins Linwood council
LINWOOD — Four members of the seven-member Linwood City Council were sworn-in during the body’s reorganization meeting Jan. 3 — but only one is new. Blair Albright fills the seat of Ward II Councilman Todd Gordon, who decided not to seek re-election last year after serving since January 2012. She ran unopposed for the three-year […]
Gillian to announce re-election bid Sunday
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Jay Gillian will officially announce his run for re-election at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, in front of the carousel at Wonderland Pier on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Gillian has served for three terms and is seeking his fourth in the May election. Longtime at-large City Councilman Keith Hartzell announced in […]
COVID cases still very high, but transmission slows
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Although the number of active COVID-19 cases remains very high in Cape May County, the rate of transmission has slowed and officials believe that should lead to new cases declining in the near future. County officials continue to ask residents to get vaccinated, get the booster shot if eligible and to […]
Riding off into the sunset: Beacon Bicycles ‘going out on top’
NORTHFIELD — “My wife and I are going to ride more and ride on adventures and local rides and everything else,” Mitch Rovins, owner of Beacon Bicycles, said Thursday at the shop on Tilton Road in Northfield. Rovins, 65, has put in a lot of hours while operating the bicycle shop for the past 45 […]
Here’s the scoop: Ice cream parlor may be coming to Tilton Road in Northfield
NORTHFIELD — The Planning Board granted major site plan approval for a new building to operate as an ice cream shop at 1600 Tilton Road, across from Tilton Market at the corner of Zion Road, but rejected its giant cone sign. Applicants Rob Lancaster and Jesse Bishoff hope to build a two-story, 1,250-square-foot creamery with […]
Consultant to assess six Ocean City sites for potential parking garage
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Jay Gillian said an outside firm will study six city-owned sites to see if any are feasible for a parking garage. Parking during the busy summer season is often an issue, especially for those heading to the beach and boardwalk. At Thursday evening’s Ocean City Council meeting, Gillian said he has […]
Bucci, Leeds join Northfield City Council; Dewees changes seats
NORTHFIELD — Republicans Carolyn Bucci and Eric Leeds joined Northfield City Council on Jan. 4 during its reorganization meeting, increasing the party’s control of the board to 6-1. Councilmen Brian Smith and Greg Dewees also were sworn in Tuesday. Smith won a second-straight term uncontested and Dewees defeated Frank Perri for the at-large seat in […]
New mayor, Upper Township Committee ready to work
Corson, Newman, Hayes, Pancoast want township moving forward, but keeping character UPPER TOWNSHIP – The Upper Township Committee swore in its two newest members and named Curtis Corson the new mayor Friday night. “It’s quite an honor, to be honest,” Corson said. Corson has served for more than 20 years on the committee. He has […]
Inflation adds to food insecurity
Social service agencies handle demand in SJ, worry what lies ahead Food insecurity has been rising in southern New Jersey since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, with prices increasing and across-the-board inflation squeezing budgets even tighter. Social service agencies in the region, ordinarily busy this time of year trying to provide […]