Cape May outlines essential operations
CAPE MAY — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, police, fire, EMS and the Office of Emergency Management are operating as normal in Cape May. City departments are continually meeting and updating plans, schedules and stocking supplies. Those who require police, fire or EMS services and are experiencing flu-like symptoms are asked to notify the dispatcher when […]
Social distance guidelines for retail businesses
TRENTON — The state Department of Health offered social distancing guidance for essential retail business March 27. Social distancing involves taking measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the opportunities for exposure. The general recommendation is to avoid crowds and close contact by keeping 6 feet between yourself and others. When social distancing […]
ShopRite limiting number of customers inside
RIO GRANDE — In an effort to adhere to proper social distancing practices and for the safety of shoppers and employees, the ShopRite of Rio Grande is limiting the number of customers allowed in the store at one time. The maximum number of customers will be about 30 percent of the store’s regular maximum occupancy, […]
AC Electric warns customers of scammers amid COVID-19
MAYS LANDING — With New Jersey and the world experiencing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlantic City Electric is reminding customers to always be on alert for potential scams targeting energy customers. Scams occur throughout the year, but the company has seen an increase in attempts with scammers using this health crisis to take […]
Disagrees with closing beaches and boardwalk
Editor’s note: This was directed to Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian: To the Editor: Dear Mr. Mayor, I own a home on Fifth Street and I strongly disagree with your decision to close the Boardwalk and beach at this time. Now, more than ever, people need to spend some time outside for exercise and relaxation. […]
Do read Second Amendment: there are limits in there
To the Editor: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” You’ve just read the entire Second Amendment to the Constitution that everyone has been lecturing you about for decades. Read all the words, not just […]
OUR VIEW: Closures are to keep people from visiting
No walks on beach, boards We hade mixed emotions about the decisions to close the beaches and Boardwalks and Promenades in Cape May County because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The wide open beaches and the oceanfront walkways in places including Ocean City, Sea Isle City and Cape May seem to be perfect for getting some […]
Doris E. Haack, 85
Haack, Doris E., 85 of Somers Point passed away on March 24, 2020 at Spring Village, Galloway. Doris was born in Hammonton, NJ and was an area resident all of her life. She enjoyed reading and sewing but most importantly she loved caring for her family and her animals. She is predeceased by her parents; […]
Marion S. Gamble, 90
Marion S. Gamble, 90, of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 23, 2020. Marion was born on February 1, 1930 in Kearny, NJ. After graduating from Kearny High School, she worked for the Prudential Insurance Company in Newark, NJ. She married John (Jack) Gamble on September 4, 1954 in […]
Louis D. Davis, 82
Davis, Louis D., 82, “Captain Lou”, dubbed “Sweet Lou”, joined his parents, Louisa and Nathan Davis as well as his younger brother, Carlton in eternity on March 23, 2020. After graduating from Ocean City High School in 1956, he proudly served in the US Army stationed in Germany until his honorable discharge as a Corporal […]