Cape May County

Cape May County’s Fare Free Transportation service is being cancelled on Friday to the barrier islands due to the threat of flooding from the approaching coastal storm.  The service will remain on the mainland communities; Meals on Wheels will be delivered on a normal schedule everywhere.

The United States Coast Guard is warning boaters to stay in port during the upcoming coastal storm.  The Guard is publicly asking boaters to use “extreme caution” as the major storm passes through our region over the next three days.  The Guard says weather conditions can worsen at sea on …

The regional president of Atlantic City Electric will call it a career at the end of March.  The utility announced that Vince Maione will retire after more than 33 years of service to the company.  Maione began his career in 1984 and held various leadership positions with ACE.

There’s another republican candidate in the primary for the Congressional seat being vacated by Frank LoBiondo.  Hirsh Singh of Linwood announced this week that he is seeking his party’s nomination for the position; Singh is an engineer by trade.  Singh announced that he supports the agenda of President Donald Trump.

Looks like offshore drilling off the beaches of New Jersey is off the table.  Some republican lawmakers, including Congressman Frank LoBiondo, met with the Interior Secretary on Tuesday who stated that New Jersey is not a prime candidate for offshore drilling.  LoBiondo told NJ.com that there was nothing in what …

Several Cape May County communities have secured municipal aid grants from the State of New Jersey.  Governor Phil Murphy announced that communities including Avalon, Cape May Point, Lower Township, North Wildwood, and Dennis Township have secured grants for various street projects.

Scott Halliday is the newest member of the Board of Directors for Sturdy Savings Bank.  The Bank announced that Halliday has joined the Board and will work with other Board members to establish strategic direction.  He has been very active in many organizations in the Ocean City area.

The parent company that owns and operates Acme supermarkets is now the owner of Rite Aid pharmacies.  Albertsons announced the purchase of Rite Aid, currently the third largest pharmaceutical chain in the county.  Shares in Rite Aid jumped by nearly 20 percent at the news regarding the acquisition.

Cape May County has awarded a contract worth $2.3 million to demolish the former Everlon building at the Cape May Airport in Lower Township.  County officials say the work will begin in April and should result in future economic development at the airport.  Above ground storage silos will be eliminated …

New Jersey State Police are looking for two women who may have used counterfeit money at local businesses in our region.  Police announced on their social media page that the suspects may have used the bogus money at three separate locations on January 30th.  Small purchases were made, with real …