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: […]
Area Worship Services
The following worship services are planned for the southern Cape May County area this week. Allen AME Church – 715 Franklin St., Cape May. Sunday school 10 to 10:45 a.m. Bible study Wednesday 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call (609) 884-2626. Beadle Memorial Presbyterian Church – 506 Cape Ave., […]
LCMR schools free lunch schedule
Lower Cape May Regional will continue to provide breakfast and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at: — LCMR High School cafeteria, 687 Route 9 — North Cape May Acme parking lot, 3845 Bayshore Road in North Cape May — Villas Fire Department parking lot, 1619 Bayshore Road in Villas Breakfast […]
What’s open in Cape May area during state shutdown
By RACHEL SHUBIN/Special to the Star and Wave With the mandated closing of New Jersey restaurants and bars for eat-in services March 16, area restaurants have taken steps to provide delivery options to residents. Restaurants — Beach Plum Farm, 140 Stevens St., is closed for meals but the farm market is open 10 a.m. to […]
Cape May was prepared for COVID-19 shutdown
By JACK FICHTER/Cape May Star and Wave CAPE MAY — All municipal buildings in the city were closed to the public as of March 16, following Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to close all public buildings in the state until further notice to protect the public’s health and well-being and to contain the threat and […]
Atlantic County COVID-19 cases rise to Nine
Department of Health made announcement Wednesday morning The Atlantic County Division of Public Health announced late Wednesday morning, March 25, that three additional residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to nine cases countywide. The eighth and ninth cases include two females, one in her 40s and a second in her 20s. […]
Area businesses that are open, serving customers
Under Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order, there are extensive restrictions on businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are major exeptions that include hospitals and other health-related facilities, supermarkets, gas stations and convenience stores and others. Although restaurants were forced to close service to customers who wanted to eat their meals there, they are […]
Healthy foods help body cope with stressful times
By CHRIS ZELLERS/Rutgers Cooperative Extension The past month has proved stressful for Americans, and making healthy food choices and staying active can assist in reducing that stress. Just as managing stress is important every day, it is especially important during uncertain times. Mindful decisions about eating habits can support long-term wellness. Continuing healthy behaviors or […]
Grocery shopping tips to maintain healthy heart
By RYAN CHAMPION/UMC at The Shores The following are six great grocery shopping tips for seniors that will help keep hearts both healthy and strong. — Plan Meals: Meal plans make healthy eating easier and are great for budgeting. When looking to create a week’s worth of heart-healthy recipes, look at the websites for the […]
Gov. update: More deaths from COVID-19
Field hospital in A.C.; new jobs portal; standardized student tests may be cancelled By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff At 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy and the commissioner of the state Department of Health gave a public address on how New Jersey is proceeding amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including planning a field hospital in Atlantic City, […]