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Cape May County is reporting the death of a 50 year old man from Woodbine who died of coronavirus.  The man was staying at a long term care facility.  There are eight new cases of the virus to report, five of them being County residents.

New Jersey is just one case shy of 700 new coronavirus cases today.  New figures released by the State show 699 new cases of the virus, which is the highest one day total in August.  Eight new deaths were also reported.

New unemployment claims in New Jersey continue to drop.  State labor officials announced Thursday that there were nearly 14,000 new claims filed this week, signifying a further downward trend in the unemployment figures.  Nearly 1.5 million people have filed for unemployment in New Jersey since the start of the pandemic.

The Wildwood Public School District announced that the Atlantic Cape Junior High League has cancelled its fall sports season due to concerns over Covid-19.  According to a post on the District’s social media page, there will be a discussion soon about the viability of having a winter sports season for …

The Lower Cape May Regional School District will be hosting a town hall-style virtual meeting next week to further explain it’s plans and policies for the upcoming school year.  The District announced that the event will be held next Tuesday at 6:00pm on Facebook Live.

Despite Governor Murphy’s offer of providing education online, the Middle Township School District will continue with its hybrid learning program.  Superintendent Dave Salvo announced on social media that Middle Township schools will move forward with its plan to have partial in-classroom learning.  Additional information is available on the school district’s …

Ocean City Police announced a collaborative effort to hand out 2,500 safety masks throughout the County.  Police Chief Jay Prettyman was joined by Mayor Jay Gillian and other officials and volunteers in the effort.  Assemblyman Antwan McClellan was part of the effort. Photo courtesy of Ocean City, NJ Police social …

Middle  Township has rebuilt its bus enclosure on Route 47.  The Township announced on its social media page that the municipal public works department rebuilt the shelter in time for the fall season.  The bus enclosure was put in place Thursday morning. Photo and information courtesy of Middle Township social …

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Cape May County.  The Watch is in effect until Midnight tonight.  There’s the potential for heavy rain to develop as cells of showers and thunderstorms form over our area.  Temperatures will be mild.  Keep listening for Accu Weather updates.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday morning at the Madison Hotel.  Police responding to the shooting of a man on the 11th floor of the hotel.  The man succumbed to his injuries.  Authorities are seeking the public’s help with getting more information on the killing.