Young Pilot Killed In Cape May Plane Crash Young Pilot Killed In Cape May Plane Crash
Young Pilot Killed In Cape May Plane Crash A 22-year-old pilot was killed in a Cape May County plane crash early Saturday, July 16, authorities said. Thomas Gibson was the sole occupant of the single-engine Piper PA-12 that crashed into a field near Paramount Air Airport around 9:40 a.m., the FAA and Middle Township police said. The Ocean City resident was pronounced dead at the scene. According to his social media pages, Gibson graduated from Marywood University in Scranton, PA, and had been working for Gibson Electrical & General Contractors. The crash was under investigation.
Ocean City Beach Patrol Member, Teacher Nabbed For Sex Abuse After Social Media Tip: Prosecutor Ocean City Beach Patrol Member, Teacher Nabbed For Sex Abuse After Social Media Tip: Prosecutor
Ocean City Beach Patrol Member, Teacher Nabbed For Sex Abuse After Social Media Tip: Prosecutor A 40-year-old former member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol has been arrested on sexual abuse charges, authorities said. Police were first tipped off to the alleged crimes through social media posts, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Paul Skill of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. Arrested was Jonathan C. Howell of Marmora, they said. Howell is currently employed as a teacher by the Pleasantville School District, they said. On Thursday, June 2, Howell was taken into custody without incident by members of the Cape May County Prosecutor'…
Most Expensive Cape May County Home With Ocean Views, Elevators Listed At $17.7M Most Expensive Cape May County Home With Ocean Views, Elevators Listed At $17.7M
Most Expensive Cape May County Home With Ocean Views, Elevators Listed At $17.7M The most expensive home in Cape May County built just two years ago is for sale at a whopping $17.7 million, according to its listing. With beachfront views, two pools, two elevators, gas fireplaces and attached garages, how can you go wrong? The condo duplex on Wesley Avenue in Ocean City also has 12 full bathrooms and two half-baths and is billed as "the most prestigious home built on the Goldcoast." The primary bedrooms are an oasis of their own with vaulted custom ceilings, two walk-in closets and private porches. It has a great rental history, its listing agent says. Own the who…
WINNERS: 2 Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $1M, $100K WINNERS: 2 Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $1M, $100K
Winners: 2 Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $1M, $100K There were two lucky Powerball winners, New Jersey Lottery officials said. One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn for the Monday, Feb. 28, drawing to win the $1 million second-tier prize.  The winning ticket was sold at Wawa #8322, 330 W. Spruce Ave., North Wildwood in Cape May County. In addition, one ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn winning the $50,000 third-tier prize. That ticket was purchased with Power Play, multiplying the prize to $100,000.  That winning ticket was sold at Applegreen Edison, P.O. B…
Diner Finds Pearl In Clam At Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant Diner Finds Pearl In Clam At Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant
Diner Finds Pearl In Clam At Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant A diner at a popular Jersey Shore restaurant was gobbling up some raw clams on a half shell and instead chomped on a pearl, NJ Advance Media reports. Michael Spressler, 58, of Brick Township, said he thought one of his molars had cracked as he ate at The Lobster House in Cape May County, the outlet said. Its value has not been determined, but pearls can be worth anywhere between $50 and $10,000. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media
WINNERS: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home Combined $30K In South Jersey WINNERS: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home Combined $30K In South Jersey
Winners: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home Combined $30K In South Jersey There were two lucky Mega Millions prizewinning tickets sold in South Jersey that matched four of the five white balls and the gold ball-winning $10,000 apiece, state Lottery officials said. One of those winning NJ tickets was purchased with the Megaplier option for Friday's drawing, multiplying the prize to $30,000.  One California ticket matched all five of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn to win the $421 million Mega Millions jackpot. The estimated cash value was $289.5 million. The two winning South Jersey tickets were purchased at the following locations: Camde…
East Coast Ring Stole High-End GPS Devices From Boatyards In NJ, Elsewhere, State Police Charge East Coast Ring Stole High-End GPS Devices From Boatyards In NJ, Elsewhere, State Police Charge
East Coast Ring Stole High-End GPS Devices From Boatyards In NJ, Elsewhere, State Police Charge An ex-con with a previous history of boat-related thefts was part of a Miami-based ring that stole GPS systems from boatyards along the East Coast, including more than $300,000 worth in New Jersey, authorities said. Mizael Alfonso, 47, and co-defendant Marie Frometa Rodriguez, 41, were captured at a motel in Plymouth, MA, New Jersey State Police said. A third defendant, Manuel Barbosa Mendiluza, 58, was arrested by Miami police, while a fourth, Ciro Perez Martinez, 29, was nabbed by the Miami-Dade Marine Theft Task Force. All were extradited to New Jersey, NJ State Police said. Troopers f…
New Jersey Zip Codes Listed Among Top 100 Priciest In Country New Jersey Zip Codes Listed Among Top 100 Priciest In Country
New Jersey Zip Codes Listed Among Top 100 Priciest In Country Three locations in New Jersey were included in a new ranking of the most expensive zip codes in the United States based on residential sales. Property Shark created the report of the 100 most expensive zip codes in 2021 based on residential transactions closed between Jan. 1 and Oct. 22. The three New Jersey zip codes included in the list are located in Bergen County, Monmouth County, and Cape May County. The following zip codes were included: 07620 in Alpine was ranked 58th, with a median sale price of $2 million 08750 in Sea Girt was ranked 70th, with a median sale price of $1,892…
Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Threatens NJ, PA With Tornados & Flooding Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Threatens NJ, PA With Tornados & Flooding
Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Threatens NJ, PA With Tornados & Flooding Remnants of Hurricane Ida is posing a risk of tornados and flooding across parts of New Jersey and the Philadelphia area Wednesday. Thunderstorms are largely possible across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in the afternoon -- which could turn into tornados, according to the National Weather Service. Enhanced Risk for tornadoes extended, slightly farther north; Gale Watch upgraded to a Gale Warning; Small northwest shift in heaviest rain amountsNational Weather Service In Pennsylvania, a flash flood watch was issued for …
WINNER: Lottery Ticket Good For $10K Sold In Cape May County WINNER: Lottery Ticket Good For $10K Sold In Cape May County
Winner: Lottery Ticket Good For $10K Sold In Cape May County A winning lottery ticket good for $10,000 was sold in Cape May County. The winning numbers from Tuesday's drawing were 17, 18, 26, 52, and 67. The Gold Mega Ball was 19, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The ticket was sold at Acme on Simpson Avenue in Ocean City. In addition to the third-tier prize won, 25 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. The Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $288 million.
Nasty Nor'easter (UPDATE): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power Nasty Nor'easter (UPDATE): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power
Nasty Nor'easter (Update): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power UPDATE: It's not snowfall totals of more than a foot and a half in some New Jersey counties and parts of Pennsylvania that have forecasters concerned about the nasty nor'easter heading our way: It's the blizzard-like conditions. That means travel will be “very difficult to impossible” beginning with the arrival of the prolonged storm around 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 1 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday morning. There will also be power outages from downed trees and snagged wires, as well as flooding in coastal areas. Morris, Sussex and Warren counties are ex…
SNOW WATCH (UPDATE): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties SNOW WATCH (UPDATE): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties
Snow Watch (Update): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties UPDATE: Forecasts of the coming snowfall leaped to 18 inches, with blizzard-like conditions, for several New Jersey counties beginning Sunday night. That means travel will be “very difficult to impossible” beginning with the arrival of a prolonged nor’easter around 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 1 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday morning. Morris, Sussex and Warren counties are expected to get the worst of it, with 15 to 19 inches of snow expected. Most of the snow there will fall during daylight Monday at a projected clip of an inch an hour during its height. Th…