PRIMARY ELECTION DAY ARRIVES WITH CONTESTED RACES

It’s primary election day in New Jersey.  Polling places opened up at 6:00am today as those affiliated with parties cast their votes for candidates to run in the November election.  Most eyes in our region are focused on contested primaries for the democratic and republican congressional nominees.  The polls remain open until 8:00pm, voter turnout …

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CAPE MAY COUNTY WARNS ELDERLY RESIDENTS ABOUT OUT OF STATE TRAVEL

Cape May County officials are warning elderly county residents about out of state travel as Covid-19 cases escalate elsewhere.  Freeholder Director Gerald Thornton says he doesn’t want to see the higher risk group in our county expose themselves to this disease in other state.  About one quarter of the county’s residents are aged 65 or …

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STATE POLICE CONFIRM DEATH OF LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ON ROUTE 50

New Jersey State Police are confirming an accident that killed a local high school student.  15 year old Jackson Strum of Upper Township lost his life Thursday afternoon on Route 50 when he was struck by two vehicles as he attempted to navigate his bike across the roadway.  Police say Sturm was pronounced dead at …

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NEW JERSEY CONSIDERING OUTDOOR MASK REQUIREMENT

New Jersey is considering a proposal to require the use of protective masks, even outside.  Governor Murphy admitted Monday the state is thinking about the proposal, which would likely meet resistance from some residents and visitors.  Masks are now only strongly encouraged outside in some public spaces.  He also believes that indoor dining will not …

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