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Over 4,000 new coronavirus cases are reported in New Jersey, along with 56 new deaths.  Those numbers were released by Governor Murphy during his briefing Wednesday.  Murphy also confirmed that the State is now discouraging all out of state travel and anyone arriving from another state to New Jersey should …

Wildwood Crest is hosting a second holiday food drive.  Crest officials say the food drive held this month will result in help for the Lazarus House Food Pantry in Wildwood prior to Christmas Day.  Items needed include non-perishable food, nutritious, healthy or canned dry foods.

Two County residents were arrested by Wildwood Police Monday after a motor vehicle stop yielded narcotics, and an illegally possessed weapon.  Police announced charges were filed against 33 year old Kevin Finnegan of the Villas, and 29 year old Jamie Arrington of Middlesex.  Finnegan was taken to the County Jail, …

Cape May County is reporting two more coronavirus deaths, and 50 new cases of the virus.  An 82 year old female and a 91 year old male, both from Ocean City, have perished.  The County reports the lowest infection rate in the State, but acknowledges a higher number of cases …

A 17 year old boy from Vineland has been arrested and charged in connection with the Thanksgiving Day fatal shooting of another teenager from Millville.  The shooting took place in Millville last Thursday night; the deceased has been identified as Jason Jones.  The suspect has been charged with first degree …

New Jersey reported 90 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, the highest single day total since June.  The state also reported 4,661 new coronavirus cases and announced that there are now over 3,000 residents who are hospitalized with the virus.

Wildwood has reportedly agreed to a $325,000 settlement with a woman who sued the city after she was arrested on the beach back in 2018.  NJ Advance Media reports that the city has settled with Emily Weinman, who sued after she was confronted by two seasonal officers on the city’s …

Cape May County has added 40 new cases of coronavirus Monday, two of them being in long term care facilities.  The overall active total in the community in the County has dropped below 500 as some people move off quarantine.  12 new cases were reported in Lower Township, which currently …

Starting Tuesday, the Lower Cape May Regional School District will switch to an all-virtual platform.  The school district made the announcement on its website Monday.  The District intends to stay all-virtual until December 15th, at least.  Lower Township has consistently led the County with municipal Covid-19 cases.

Atlantic City Police report the body of a 59 year old New Jersey man was found early Monday morning hanging from the balcony of the Club Wyndam Skyline tower.  The man was from Plainsboro, and upon arrival, police found a rope hanging from the balcony railing.  Anyone with information regarding …