The state’s highest official appeared on the second most popular website. Gov. Chris Christie sat down for a one-on-one chat on Facebook. Among the comments Christie had, was that certain teachers should be paid more than others. Christie said math and science should be at a higher pay grade than gym teachers. Christie further talked…
The Cape May County Zoo has welcomed three Black and White Ruffed Lemurs in need of a temporary home. On October 31st, the Cape May County Zoo received the three Lemurs who are here on loan due to a devastating fire that occurred at the Animal Kingdom facility in Burlington County last month. While here at…
A new report says a great athlete from Lower Cape May Regional will be remembered honored in the near future. Brian Cunniff, of the Gazette Newspapers, and Coastal Broadcasting’s Sports Department reports that Matt Szczur will have his number retired by the school in both football and baseball. The report says that the official announcement…
An Egg Harbor Township resident was sentenced for defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of millions of dollars. The state’s Attorney General’s Office announced that Farah Iranipour Houtan, was sentenced on Thursday (Nov. 10) to three years of probation and also ordered Houtan to serve 200 hours of community service. The Center for Lymphatic Disorders, LLC, which…
A new state program will allow residents to get rid of their unwanted prescription drugs all year long. Project Medicine Drop is a pilot program in which the Division of Consumer Affairs will install “prescription drug drop boxes” at three New Jersey police departments – those in Little Falls, Seaside Heights, and Vineland. Once the…
Over 58 pounds of outdated and unused prescription drugs were turned over to the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office this past weekend during the American Medical Chest Challenge. The American Medicine Chest Challenge is a community based public health initiative, with law enforcement partnership, designed to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse…
The American Red Cross is at work helping people devastated by the recent hurricane and flooding. As a result, blood supplies are alarmingly low. Locally, Cape May County Government is hosting a community blood drive on Monday, November 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Crest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located at 12…
Cape May County is providing more chances to get flu shots. Here is the list of when and where to be: Friday, November 18 1- 3 pm Cape May County Department of Health Saturday, November 19 12-3 pm St. Ann’s Hall 2900 New Jersey Ave, Wildwood Tuesday, November 22 1-3pm Cape May County Department of…
Gov. Chris Christie is going to be on Facebook. The state’s governor is appearing on a question and answer session with Facebook on Monday. According to the site, the chat will allow “the Governor will discuss issues he’s dealt with during this two years in office including education, job creation, and the budget.” Questions have…
A new report says an assessment is coming to Ocean City. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the city is dealing with increased tax appeals, like many local communities, and are trying to get the assessment levels in the city on an even level. The downturn in the economy made many homes assessed for…