First death reported in Atlantic County from COVID-19
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health has confirmed the county’s first COVID-19 related fatality. It is in an Egg Harbor Township man in his late 50s, Linda Gilmore, public information officer for the county, reported about 3 p.m. Thursday, April 2. “The patient had a history of underlying health conditions that put him at […]
More COVID-19 cases in Cape May, Atlantic counties
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The number of active COVID-19 cases in Atlantic County and Cape May County has continued to climb. On Wednesday, April 1, the Cape May County Department of Health announced there are now 22 active coronavirus cases in the county and an additional 11 individuals who have recovered. In Atlantic County, the […]
Police investigate homicide in Somers Point
MAYS LANDING –The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Somers Point Police Department are investigating a homicide in Somers Point. They are conducting a “cooperative investigation” into the homicide of Somers Point resident 67-year-old Somers Hickman, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced Wednesday, April 1. In a press release issued Wednesday, […]
DRBA donates masks, displosable gloves
NEW CASTLE — The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) announced that the bi-state agency has donated 4,000 N95 respirator masks and 2,000 pair of nitrile disposable gloves in an effort to help the medical community and first-responders meet its increased need for protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Delaware and New Jersey. The […]
Many NJ SNAP recipients to receive greater benefits
TRENTON — Many New Jerseyans who receive food assistance through the NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) received an extra benefit payment last Sunday and their benefits will be higher in April to help address critical food needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. SNAP supplemental payments were included in the federal Families First […]
Ways $2 trillion federal stimulus bill will help in N.J.
NEWARK — U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and one of the bipartisan bill negotiators, and Cory Booker, who was also involved in negotiations on the deal, detailed how New Jersey will initially benefit from the $2 trillion stimulus package Congress passed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Pews empty, church services streaming online
By JACK FICHTER/Cape May Star and Wave Churches are closed and the pews are empty, but Sunday services are still being held via live-streaming from many places of worship due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Congregants can view a sermon from their pastor and, in many cases, music from church bands and musicians. Services can be […]
City closes promenade and beach
By JACK FICHTER and DAVID NAHAN/Cape May Star and Wave CAPE MAY — A few days after Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian closed the resort’s Boardwalk and beaches last week, on Friday, March 27, Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio did the same. On Monday, Mayor Chuck Lear said Cape May was following suit. There was […]
Cape May MAC: New name for 50th year
Same mission of offering culture, art, history tours 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 is was launching a new brand, complete with new name and logo – and a website that will […]
Volunteers sew masks for hospitals, nursing homes, social workers
By JACK FICHTER/Sentinel staff With a nationwide shortage of masks for medical personnel treating coronavirus patients and Cape Regional Medical Center last week asking for the public’s help in obtaining masks and coverall suits, local women with a talent for sewing are making them at home. Karen Bohme, of North Wildwood, dropped off two dozen […]