Cape May County

Call him Congressman Jeff Van Drew.  Van Drew became a new member of Congress on Wednesday and promptly voted against Nancy Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House..but she got enough votes anyway.  Van Drew now has the seat vacated by republican Frank LoBiondo.

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced that three men have been indicated on first degree attempted murder charges in connection with a home invasion that occurred on Old Mill Road in North Cape May two months ago.  Deshyamma Dalton, Michael Woods Jr. and Jeramy Thompson-Pierce have been all indicted …

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has unveiled the first county flood mapping system in the State of New Jersey.  The new system is GIS-based, and offers guidance to property owners on how to interpolate flood forecasts as they relate to the potential impacts on their neighborhoods.  OEM …

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office has re-opened the investigation into the death of Francis Mulholland, the alleged triggerman in the death for hire murder of April Kauffman.  NJ.com reports that the investigation will now focus on whether or not Mulholland’s death was criminal; he allegedly died of an accident …

County freeholders have approved a $24.1 million bond ordinance that will create a new use for the former Kmart store in Rio Grande.  The site is expected to become the new building for the Department of Social Services.  There will be new access roads and the demolition of some of …

The County freeholder board will hold its official reorganization meeting on January 3rd.  County officials announced the meeting will begin at 5:00pm, and will include the swearing in of Freeholder Len Desiderio, who was re-elected in last month’s election.

Some chicken products are being recalled from ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey because they are mislabeled and may contain ingredients that are allergens.  Four different items that are 16-ounce trays of ready to cook chicken are being recalled; the problem was discovered on December 5th during a routine verification last …

Congressman Frank LoBiondo has released official photos of President Trump signing a Coast Guard authorization bill that bears LoBiondo’s name.  The signing took place in the Oval Office earlier this week.  The bill authorizes nearly $8 billion for Coast Guard operational expenses.  LoBiondo’s term in Congress ends next month.

A major honor for outgoing Congressman Frank LoBiondo this week in Washington.  A federal bill that will fund Coast Guard operations now bears LoBiondo’s name just weeks before he retires after a 24 year career in Congress.  LoBiondo served for more than two decades on a Coast Guard subcommittee.

County freeholders have supported a resolution that will make more seafood that is caught available to those who are hungry and in need.  The process is called “gleaning” and would put a percentage of seafood that is discarded back into the food system to help those who are struggling.  More …