Lower Township

A medical marijuana company is looking for governmental support to locate a facility at the Cape May Airport, in Lower Township.  The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the request was made by Emmett Vandergriff, of Dennis Township.  He told the Lower Township Council that his company would create …

Lower Township Police arrested a Villas man who boarded a New Jersey Transit bus with a loaded handgun Wednesday morning.  Police apprehended 50 year old Decarlo Fleming who was removed from the bus and fled on foot when police questioned him about the weapon.  Fleming was transported to the Cape …

A portion of Breakwater Road in Lower Township is closed Thursday morning due to a repaving project.  The portion of the roadway between Fishing Creek and Bayshore Roads is closed until about 12 Noon today for the repaving project.

New school aid distributed by the State of New Jersey means $311,000 in cuts in the Lower Cape May Regional School District.  The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the state is cutting aid, which means the district will not fill openings for a teacher and behavioral specialist; heating …

One of the true legendary icons of the local sports community has passed away at the age of 84.  CoastSportsToday.com reports that George Holden passed away on Friday after coaching Lower Cape May Regional’s basketball teams to 150 wins and two league championships.  Holden’s family includes Lauren Holden and Patrick …

56 year old John Deangelis of the Villas has been charged with one count of luring after authorities learned of a video that was being circulated on social media.  Authorities say Deangelis was taken into custody on Thursday, and has been lodged at the Cape May County Jail.

Lower Township Police have issued an advisory regarding a popular run that will be held a week from Saturday in the community.  The annual Coombs Douglass Memorial Run will be held next Saturday with traffic detours in place in Town Bank and North Cape May.  The event consists of a …

Lower Township has been awarded a federal grant that will result in a Rural Business Development Plan.  The new grant will allow the township to plan for business growth at the Cape May Airport, in Erma.  Mayor Erik Simonsen says the grant will allow the Township to work with the …

An investigation is underway in connection with the recovery of a man’s body in the Cape Island Wildlife Management Area, commonly known as Lepore’s Pit, in Erma.  Authorities ay the body of 34 year old Victor Zenglin of the Villas was found unresponsive late Tuesday afternoon; efforts to revive Zenglin …

Lower Township Police have announced a detour along Breakwater Road that is scheduled for next Tuesday.  Police say the road will be closed between Fishing Creek and Bayshore Roads from daylight to dusk; local traffic will be allowed on the road only.  There is no reason cited for the closure.