SHEEHAN ENTERS RACE FOR CAPE MAY CITY COUNCIL
Stacy Sheehan has entered the race for Cape May City Council. Sheehan turned in her petitions this week for the office. She attended Lower Cape May Regional High School and Temple University.
SPORTS: MIDDLE TOWNSHIP CAPTURES WIN BEFORE WEEKEND
The Middle Township Panthers’ football team captured its first win of the season before Labor Day weekend. In a game broadcast live on WCZT Thursday night, Middle pasted Cumberland Regional, 35-7. Middle opened up a 35-0 lead which led to a running clock for most of the second half. Karl Giulian rushed for over 100…
NJ STATE POLICE URGE RESPONSIBLE DRIVING THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
New Jersey State Police are urging motorists to drive safely both on and off the water this Labor Day Weekend. During the 2017 Labor Day holiday period, three out of the four fatal crashes in New Jersey involved impairment from alcohol or drugs. If you plan on drinking alcohol this weekend, State Police advise you…
MISS AMERICA CANDIDATES ARRIVE IN ATLANTIC CITY AMID CONTROVERSY
The 51 candidates for Miss America 2019 were officially introduced to the public on Thursday at a ceremony in front of Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Recently a dozen former title holders have called for the resignation of current board of trustees chairwoman and former Miss America Gretchen Carlson. Cara Mund, the reigning Miss America…
STOCKTON TO OFFER A MINOR IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA
This fall 25 students at Stockton University will be enrolled in courses for a minor in medical marijuana. NJ.com reports that the administration is offering the program for cannabis studies, as New Jersey expands the medical marijuana industry and pushes for legalized pot. Students will also be eligible for internships at marijuana-related organizations and cultivation…
NJ GAS TAX TO ADJUST UPWARD BY 4.3 CENTS OCTOBER 1ST
The gasoline tax in New Jersey will increase by 4.3 cents per gallon on October 1st. NJ.com reports that Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration can raise the gas tax according to the 2016 law that raised gas taxes 23 cents per gallon. The law provides for an automatic increase if the 23-cent gas tax brings in…
MAIN BRANCH OF CAPE MAY COUNTY LIBRARY TO BE CLOSED TUESDAY
The main branch of the Cape May County Library system will be closed on Tuesday, the day after Labor Day. County officials announced that the Library will be closed for electrical work, and will re-open on Wednesday, September 5th.
WILDWOOD’S MAXWELL FIELD TO HOST THREE FOOTBALL GAMES THIS WEEKEND
Wildwood’s Maxwell Field will be hosting three high school football games this weekend featuring Philadelphia-area teams. CoastSportsToday.com reports exclusively that the field will host two games on Friday, followed by the final game on Saturday afternoon featuring Neumann-Goretti. Five soccer games will also be played. For more, see Brian Cunniff’s story on CoastSportsToday.com.
STONE HARBOR EXTENDS PROHIBITION OF VEHICLES ON STONE HARBOR POINT
Stone Harbor has extended its prohibition of beach vehicles on Stone Harbor Point through October 1st. Borough officials say there is evidence of nesting black skimmer birds, so vehicles will be prohibited on the Point for another month.
SPORTS: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STANDOUT COMMITS TO RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Pleasantville High School footballs standout Mohamed Toure will continue his sports career at Rutgers University. Toure made it official on Friday, rejecting offers from other schools including Maryland and Temple. Toure is considered to be one of the best linebackers in New Jersey.