Remote teaching
Teachers and students get in the groove By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD – The switch from classroom instruction to remote instruction due to schools shutting down during the COVID-19 crisis has presented challenges to teachers and students. Public and private schools around the state began working online from home March 16 in connection with […]
Flatten the curve by staying home
Local cases increasing, still lower in south N.J. By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff By Monday afternoon, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had climbed to 19 in Cape May County and to 31 in neighboring Atlantic County. Five of those infected in Cape May County had recovered, dropping active cases to 14, according to the Cape […]
COVID-19: Stop short-term rentals in county, local officials say
Cape May County: New measure to halt visits By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – All 16 municipalities in Cape May County, backed by the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders, have upped the ante in discouraging visitors to the county by asking for a halt in short-term rentals of properties. In […]
Other cities follow O.C.’s lead
Sea Isle, Cape May close beaches, Promenades By JACK FICHTER and DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – 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, Cape May Mayor Chuck Lear said the […]
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 […]
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 […]