NEW JERSEY REPORTS 3,284 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS ON EASTER
New Jersey reported over 3,200 new cases of coronavirus on Easter Sunday. There were 11 new confirmed deaths statewide. 1.7 million New Jersey residents are now fully vaccinated.
BREAKING NEWS: THREE YEAR OLD GIRL DIES AT ERMA CAMPGROUND
A three year old girl lost her life at the Sun Outdoors Campground in the Erma section of Lower Township over the weekend. Police say on Saturday night, the little girl was pulled from a sewage septic tank after she accidentally fell into the tank. The child was pronounced dead Saturday evening at Cape Regional…
COUNTY REPORTS ONE NEW DEATH FROM CORONAVIRUS
A 78 year old man is the latest victim of coronavirus in Cape May County. The County reported only 14 new cases of the virus on Sunday. Four of the new cases are in Upper Township. Nearly 27,000 County residents are now fully vaccinated.
LOWER TOWNSHIP TO DISCUSS SMOKING OF MARIJUANA IN PUBLIC PLACES
The Lower Township Council will introduce a new ordinance that will prohibit individuals from smoking marijuana in public places throughout the Township. A public hearing on this new regulation is expected on May 3rd. Council will meet Monday at 7:00pm.
HISTORIC WHITESBORO SCHOOL TO GET A NEW PAINT JOB
The historic Whitesboro School in Middle Township will get a fresh coat of paint. Township officials say work will begin this spring on an exterior painting project that was awarded by the Township last year. The school is located near Route 9, down the block from the new post office.
NEW JERSEY REPORTS NEARLY 4.5 MILLION PEOPLE VACCINATED
New Jersey reports over 4.4 million people have received vaccines. 1.6 million New Jerseyans are now fully vaccinated. 2.7 million have received first doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.
LOWER TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT ROAD CLOSURE SATURDAY
Lower Township Police reported Saturday morning that a portion of Fishing Creek Road between Breakwater Road and Charles Street remains closed from a motor vehicle accident on Friday. Crews are working to resolve the problem; there was a downed utility pole in the area. The closure is expected to last most of the day.
FIRE HITS BUILDING ON ASBURY AVENUE IN OCEAN CITY
A fire struck the top floors of a building in the 1000 block of Asbury Avenue in Ocean City on Thursday. City officials say the fire started late at night and was under control four hours later. Four people who lived inside the building were safely evacuated.
REPORT: CAPE MAY PUTS LIMITS ON OUTDOOR DRINKING
Cape May has placed some limits on the public consumption of alcohol this summer. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the city leadership will now require patrons to consume alcohol within 50 feet of a licensed establishment. Last summer, Cape May allowed for a much broader allowance for public consumption.
$25 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID COMING TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN NEW JERSEY
$25 million in financial relief is coming to very small businesses in New Jersey thanks to a new law signed Thursday by Governor Phil Murphy. The aid will be made available through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.