Message about staying away sparks debate
By JACK FICHTER/Sentinel staff A number of residents of Pennsylvania, New York and northern New Jersey decided to travel to Cape May County to spend the shutdown in their second homes, which angered a number of local residents. Some stated the out-of-towners were emptying local grocery stores and bringing their germs from areas that had […]
Business groups worried for members’ future
Concerns grow in Ocean City, Upper Township, mainland, Cape May County By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff Local business owners are struggling due to mandated shutdowns, limited hours and fewer customers amid the COVID-19 crisis, and it’s not clear when things will get better — for those that even survive. Gov. Phil Murphy ordered all nonessential […]
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: […]
Third case of COVID-19 reported in Cape May County
Cape May Court House – The Cape May County Department of Health announces a third positive test result in Cape May County for COVID-19. This individual is a 62-year-old female from Cape May County and is currently isolated at home and recovering. On Thursday, March 19, the Health Department announced a second case, a 32-year-old resident […]
Governor: Stay home until further notice; no time for ‘business as usual’
Executive order says all non-essential businesses must close physical locations By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – At 1 p.m. Saturday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order directing nearly all New Jersey residents to stay home until further notice, to cancel gatherings. The order closes all non-essential retails businesses as of 9 p.m. Saturday, […]
Change.org petition started in Ocean City about COVID-19
It asks visitors, summer residents not to come to resort to prevent spread of the corona virus By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – After a public official asked people to stay away from Cape May County last week, a change.org petition has begun in Ocean City to ask summer residents, vacationers and day-trippers to […]
Ocean City offers OCNJ CARE to help those affected by COVID-19 restrictions
Group originally started after Superstorm Sandy OCNJCARE.org By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Ocean City has resurrected OCNJ CARE to provide assistance to people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting the community. The mission of OCNJ CARE is “To assist all those affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the related […]
Cape May County Zoo School
Enjoy daily videos on Facebook when you can’t go to the zoo while it is closed By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The COVID-19 outbreak may have closed the Cape May County Park and Zoo, but fans of the zoo can keep in touch with their favorite animals virtually. At 11:30 a.m. […]
AtlantiCare announces COVID-19 case
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center announces first patient has testedpositive for COVID-19 A patient at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Campus has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokesman at 1 p.m. Friday, March 20. “We are bound by patient confidentiality and cannot provide additional details at this time,” the spokesman said. “AtlantiCare continues to take […]
Second COVID-19 case in Cape May County
Cape May County Health Department Announces Second Case of Covid-19 Cape May Court House – The Cape May County Department of Health announced on Thursday, March 19, a second positive test result in Cape May County for COVID-19. This individual is a 32-year-old male from Cape May County and is currently isolated at home and recovering. […]