Sea Isle mayor to be at governor’s press conference Thursday
More restrictions eased on businesses, beaches By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff There are more ways the COVID-19 restrictions are loosening with beaches opening, curbside service allowed at non-essential businesses and more unfettered construction, although construction never seemed to stop in Ocean City. Mayor Leonard Desiderio said effective Saturday morning, May 16, the beaches will be open […]
One death, 15 new COVID-19 cases in Cape May County over weekend
Guidance offered for pets On Saturday, May 2, the Cape May County Department of Health reported a new COVID-19 death, an 85-year-old from Lower Township, and four new cases of the coronavirus. On Sunday, cases increased by 11, bringing the countywide total to 361 so far. Of the 361 cases, health officials reported 155 of […]
Upper Township approves $14.4M budget for 2020
UPPER TOWNSHIP – On Monday, April 27, Township Committee unanimously approved a $14.46 million budget for 2020, which includes an increase to the municipal tax rate of a fraction of a cent. The world has changed dramatically since committee introduced the budget on March 9, but the budget was approved as introduced. “This is the […]
Slower rise of COVID-19 in Cape May County, but faster increase in Atlantic County
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The number of new COVID-19 cases increased by three in Cape May County on Sunday, April 26, and there was one reported new death in Lower Township, but there was a spike in Atlantic County as 62 new cases were reported in children and adults from age 6 to 93. There […]
COVID cases rise in Upper Township, Ocean City
Drive-thru testing continues for symptomatic patients EDITOR’S NOTE: On Friday, April 24, the Cape May County Department of Health reported an additional 26 new cases of COVID-19 in the county, but no new deaths. Fifteen of the cases are in Dennis Township, six in Woodbine, three in Middle Township and two in Lower Township. The […]
Two more COVID-19 deaths in Cape May County
One in Upper Township, one in Lower Township By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel and Star and Wave The Cape May County Department of Health announced two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, April 20, along with providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the county. The department also […]
More COVID-19 cases in Cape May and Atlantic counties over weekend
By DAVID NAHAN,Sentinel and star and Wave Over the weekend COVID-19 cases rose in a number of Cape May County communities while health officials have reported more than 20 percent of those with the virus are now off quarantine. In Atlantic County, cases increased by 36 on Saturday and Sunday bringing the total to 406 […]
Two new deaths in Cape May County, more cases in Atlantic County
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel and Star and Wave There were two new deaths reported in Cape May County Thursday, April 16, and three more cases of COVID-19 infections. There are now 12 deaths in Cape May County and 190 total cases, including the fatalities and 18 people who are now off quarantine, according to the county […]
Fourth COVID-19 fatality in Cape May County; fifth and sixth in Atlantic County
Atlantic County testing to take place April 14 and 16 By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The Cape May County Department of Health reported late Thursday, April 9, that another resident of Victoria Manor in North Cape May has died from COVID-19 and that a total of 19 residents and 14 staff members have tested positive for […]
Third COVID-19 death in Cape May County
Drive-thru testing to begin April 15 by appointment only By DAVID NAHAN/Cape May Star and Wave CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Department of Health is reporting the third death related to the COVID-19 virus as the number of cases in the county increased by 11 for a total of 111 Wednesday, […]