Freeholder Gerald Thornton today reminded Cape May County residents that they can still get a flu shot at the Cape May County Department of Health this month. The Health Department is located at 6 Moore Road in Cape May Court House (Exit 11 off of the Garden State Parkway). Flu shot clinic dates have been…
Cape May County Engineer Dale Foster announced that the Townsends Inlet Bridge is expected to re-open to vehicular traffic on November 13, 2010. Foster said, “The Bridge that was closed to replace several sections of the railing and to paint the railing will re-open approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2010.” “The bridge was…
The Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Monday to consider legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matthew W. Milam (both D-Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland) to improve evacuation plans in preparation for a catastrophic event or natural disaster, such as a hurricane or nor’easter. “We can’t afford to wait until…
Cape May County is under another Coastal Flood Advisory today. The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory for Cape May County from 11:0am until 3:00pm. Some minor coastal flooding was experienced along barrier islands during the late morning hour on Thursday. A persistent northeasterly wind is keeping water in the back bays,…
Six local school districts are among 74 districts in the state that have applied to join a new program that allows public school choice. The State of New Jersey expanded its inter-district program, and six local districts applied to be a part of it by the October 29th deadline. The six schools that signed up:…
St. Joseph’s High School football coach Paul Sacco is recovering from a medical emergency this week. The 53-year old Sacco was hospitalized this week for having some blood on the brain. Sacco felt ill earlier this week and complained of a headache and high blood pressure. Some of his players and coaches visited with him…
Thursday night the Upper Township school district held their final public information session on their $38 million plan to upgrade their school facilities. The plan calls for renovations to the primary and middle schools, plus a brand new elementary school. The Board of Education may ask the voters for $32 million in bonding in a…
Spirit Airlines will once again offer flights to Las Vegas from Atlantic City International Airport beginning on May 5th of next year. The flights will have one stop in Chicago. Spirit is expanding their flight schedules and increasing the size of it’s fleet, as they prepare to roll out a public stock offering. According to…
Funeral services will be held Friday morning in Lower Township for former longtime police office officer Charles “Butch” McPherson. McPherson passed away last Saturday evening, November 6th at his home. McPherson lived for decades in West Cape May and served as a police officer in the community from 1971 through 1988. McPherson also served the…
A former standout basketball player at Wildwood High School has made the basketball team at Rutgers University as a walk-on. Friday’s Wildwood Leader will report that former Warrior basketball star Matt Schiff has made the basketball team at Rutgers University. Schiff is a full-time practice player and could occasionally dress for varsity games, both home…