New cases of COVID-19 locally
12-year-old in Cape May County, four more in Atlantic County By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff On Saturday, March 28, Cape May County reported an additional COVID-19 case in the City of Cape May, a 12-year-old girl, and Atlantic County reported four new cases. “Today, Cape May County’s total has increased by one case, a 12-year-old female […]
Cape May may close beaches, Promenade
Lear says he will wait until Monday, March 30, when he talks to other mayors in the county By JACK FICHTER/Cape May Star and Wave CAPE MAY – Mayor Chuck Lear said Cape May is waiting on deciding whether to close Cape May’s beaches and Promenade, but it is a distinct possibility. “Our thought was to […]
8,825 COVID-19 cases in N.J. and 108 deaths
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Although the number of positive tests for COVID-19 has increased only slightly in Cape May and Atlantic counties, statewide the cases are growing substantially. At 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, the New Jersey Department of Health announced there are now 8,825 confirmed cases of this coronavirus statewide and a reported 108 […]
Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture)
Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities changes name, announces new branding By DAVID NAHAN/Cape May Star and Wave CAPE MAY— It’s now Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture). The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities announced Friday afternoon, March 27, that it is launching a new brand, complete with new name and logo – and a […]
Sea Isle City closes beaches, Promenade
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff SEA ISLE CITY – A few days after Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian closed the resort’s boardwalk and beaches, on Friday, Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio did the same. He announced all of Sea Isle’s beaches and the oceanfront Promenade are closed to the public until further notice. The Ocean City […]
More Atlantic County COVID-19 cases
Cape May County notes governor’s order that daycares must close April 1 unless they serve children of essential employees By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Three more Atlantic County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Friday morning, March 27, according to the Atlantic County Department of Health. Linda Gilmore, public relations information officer for […]
Cape May County shows breakdown of COVID-19 cases
More cases in Cape May and Atlantic counties By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Department of Health announced Wednesday the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cape May County rose to nine, and gave a breakdown on the communities affected. The Atlantic County Department of Health announced two […]
O.C. mayor shuts beaches, boardwalk
By DAVID NAHAN/SENTINEL staff OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City mayor announced Wednesday, March 25, that he was closing the beaches and boardwalks to make sure more people heed the measures to shelter in place. Mayor Jay Gillian said it is an extra precaution. In a letter posted on the city website today, he wrote: […]
OUR VIEW
Patience, precautions will see us through People have every right to worry about COVID-19. The novel coronavirus pandemic is causing the type of worldwide disruption not seen since the last world war. It is creating panic across the planet and in our communities here in Cape May and Atlantic counties. But we cannot let fear […]
Letter to the community from Mayor Chuck Lear
Dear Friends & Neighbors: Please be assured that maintaining the health, safety and well-being of the people of city of Cape May remains our top priority. The city’s essential workforce, notably our first responders, continue their vigilant operations on your behalf. The city’s Coronavirus Task Force communicates regularly, and City Manager Jerry Inderwies actively […]