Following a case in Salem earlier this year New Jersey has confirmed its third case of eastern equine encephalitis this year in a 28-year-old female grade horse in Ocean County. The horse exhibited signs of depression, disorientation, falling and incoordination, or ataxia, of its front and rear limbs, the state Department of Agriculture said Tuesday … Read more
The Stone Harbor chamber of commerce is asking the borough to do whatever is necessary to make the paid parking situation in town a “more positive and user-friendly experience.” According to the Cape May County Herald, the request, made to the Borough Council at its Tuesday, Dec. 19, meeting, came in the aftermath of the … Read more
A year after they said their 16-year-old special needs child died after choking on his way to a local school, two parents are suing the bus company that gave their boy the ride, claiming catastrophic negligence, according to a 6ABC report. Landon Goff’s parents reportedly announced they sued Sheppard Bus Services, which was responsible for … Read more
Three Goshen Road residents have been arrested and charged with beating five girls between the ages of 9 and 16 using back scratchers, paddles, belts and fly swatters. According to the Cape May County Herald, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency heard concerns for two of the girls, ages 9 and 16, after the … Read more
The Friends of Jean Webster, also known as Sister Jean’s Kitchen, has announced that the group will stop giving out clothing and soap products next year to focus on feeding the homeless and low-income people. Since the organization wasn’t able to serve hot meals for the past two years at its 108 N. Pennsylvania Ave. … Read more
Catholic nuns in Atlantic City, NJ, have lost out on their bid to block a cannabis dispensary just 150 feet from their convent, as local officials seek to make the area the pot capital of the East Coast.The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, which acts as the city’s planning agency within the tourism district, recently approved … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City Sea Isle City’s celebration of the holiday season included numerous events leading into delivery day for Mayor Leonard Desiderio’s annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive on Friday.Meal kits and toys were loaded onto trucks for delivery to local residents in need. Incuded in the activities VFW Post 1963’s … Read more
The Hamilton Township Committee approved a pay-per-run incentive program for firefighters during its meeting Dec. 19. The amount to be paid per run will be determined during the committee’s reorganization meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 2.Only one member of the community, former Mayor John Percy, spoke during the public hearing on the plan. Percy gave the … Read more
Three people were arrested on drug distribution and weapons charges Monday, Dec. 18, after a raid on a home and vehicle turned up methamphetamine, cocaine, guns and ammunition. According to the Cape May County Herald, federal, state and county authorities worked together in executing a search warrant for a home in the 600 block of … Read more
Middle Township Police announced the official opening of the new Rio Grande substation on Friday, Dec. 22, reinforcing the department’s commitment to ensuring the safety of the community. The Cape May County Herald reports the new substation is located at the County Commons, 3801 Route 9 south, Unit 7, adjacent to the Cape Square Entertainment … Read more