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Free Meal Center Asking for Urgent Donations    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: NBC40.net
Officials with the Free Meal Center in Cape May Court House are reaching out to the community to help raise money for their organization, or the building they hope to operate out of will be shutdown completely.... Full story...
A newlywed reporter remembers covering the big storm A newlywed reporter remembers covering the big storm    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: Lower Township Gazette
Anthony Zurawski would likely remember the March, 1962 storm no matter what, but he has another strong reminder - he was married a few days before the storm hit.... Full story...
Are we ready for next time?    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: Lower Township Gazette
It wasn't the wind, strong though it was, or at least the direct damage from the wind.... Full story...
Sea Isle City took the brunt of `62 Storm Sea Isle City took the brunt of `62 Storm    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: Lower Township Gazette
The Sea Isle City Historical Society , in partnership with the Cape May County Library System, hosted a series of special events to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March Storm of 1962 this week.... Full story...
Memories still fresh after 50 years    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: Lower Township Gazette
This week we have a special section remembering the great nor'easter of March 1962.... Full story...
Ocean City likely to vote on legalizing BYOBs    Posted on 2012-03-06
Source: Philly.com
Local voters will likely decide May 8 whether diners will be allowed to bring their own beer or wine to restaurants in parts of "America's Greatest Family Resort" beginning this summer.... Full story...
Could it happen again? Most aspects of '62 storm unlikely to be repeated    Posted on 2012-03-06
Source: Lower Township Gazette
Both Donato and Frank McCall, director of the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management, said damages today most likely wouldn't rival those of March 1962 for many reasons, primarily among them the continuing evolution of building codes.... Full story...
Long-Tailed Duck: Distinctive Diver Long-Tailed Duck: Distinctive Diver    Posted on 2012-03-06
Source: Patch.com
One of our winter visitors, the long-tailed duck is a standout both in appearance and in its call.... Full story...
Steve Fenichel Joins Race for Third Ward Seat on City Council    Posted on 2012-03-05
Source: Patch.com
Saying that incumbent Tony Wilson's stance on the Ocean City Ethics Board "catalyzed" him, Steve Fenichel decided to run against Wilson for the Third Ward seat on City Council.... Full story...
Bart Russell Announces Candidacy for Fourth Ward Seat on City Council Bart Russell Announces Candidacy for Fourth Ward Seat on City Council    Posted on 2012-03-05
Source: Patch.com
Bart Russell became the third person to announce his candidacy for the Fourth Ward seat on City Council in the May 8 election.... Full story...
Construction Continues After Crews Discover N. Wildwood Sinkhole    Posted on 2012-03-05
Source: NBC40.net
Construction crews are completely restoring a Cape May County roadway after officials discovered a sinkhole Friday night.... Full story...
Villas man charged with marijuana possession after motor vehicle stop in Pilesgrove Township Villas man charged with marijuana possession after motor vehicle stop in Pilesgrove Township    Posted on 2012-03-04
Source: The Jersey Journal
A motor vehicle stop led to drug possession charges against a Villas man here, state police said.... Full story...
1962 storm changed building standards on NJ coast    Posted on 2012-03-04
Source: New Jersey Herald
Half a century later, the great Atlantic gale of March 1962 remains the standard for gauging storm peril for the Jersey Shore.... Full story...
Elderly man from Cape May County killed in crash on Parkway    Posted on 2012-03-04
Source: NJ.com
Robert T. Pestridge Jr., 87, from the Villas Section of Lower Township in Cape May County was killed in a crash near Barnegat on the Garden State Parkway early this morning, officials said.... Full story...
Fluke Regulations, Beach Sailing    Posted on 2012-03-04
Source: Patch.com
This week, we saw a new business open, posted some police reports, saw some fishing regulations, and more.... Full story...
50 years ago, a storm redefined the Shore    Posted on 2012-03-04
Source: Philly.com
Sea Isle City historian Mike Stafford and Joe LaRosa on the dunes at 58th Street.... Full story...
Three Locations to Be Reviewed for Stone Harbor Library    Posted on 2012-03-02
Source: NBC40.net
The Stone Harbor library location committee has identified three sites in the Borough that will be considered to host a branch of the Cape May County library system.... Full story...
Shop-A-Holics weekend in Avalon to benefit Cape May County Animal Shelter    Posted on 2012-03-02
Source: Examiner.com
If you are heading out to shop this weekend, head out to Avalon, New Jersey.A Combine your shopping experience with a charitable donation toward the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.... Full story...
School Board Honors Essay Contest Winners School Board Honors Essay Contest Winners    Posted on 2012-03-01
Source: Patch.com
The Ocean City Board of Education on Wednesday night recognized Ocean City High School sophomore Paige Broadley , junior Angel Severino and sophomoreA Alexandra Coste for their achievements in the Cape May County Voice of Democracy Contest.... Full story...
LT. Governor Visits Cape May County to Address Business Women    Posted on 2012-03-01
Source: NBC40.net
Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno was on hand Thursday in Cape May County to address women seeking to advance in business here in the garden state.... Full story...
Bills would let NJ avoid US ban on sports betting    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: PhillyBurbs.com
Rep. Frank LoBiondo, a Cape May County Republican, says he'll introduce a bill giving all states until 2016 to legalize sports betting.... Full story...
Long-Tailed Duck: Distinctive Diver    Posted on 2012-01-22
Source: Patch.com
One of our winter visitors, the long-tailed duck is a standout both in appearance and in its call.... Full story...
Point Beach to Grapple with State Lifting Noise Limits for Beach Bars and Amusements Point Beach to Grapple with State Lifting Noise Limits for Beach Bars and Amusements    Posted on 2012-01-20
Source: Patch.com
A new state law lifts noise limits for the state's amusement parks, carnival rides and beach bars, leaving some Point Beach officials and police wondering how that will impact the town.... Full story...
One dies in Cape May County house fire One dies in Cape May County house fire    Posted on 2012-01-18
Source: The Newark Star-Ledger
UPPER TOWNSHIP - At least one person died when fire destroyed a home and damaged an adjoining antiques store in Cape May County early today.... Full story...
Everyday is Valentine's Day at St. Mary's    Posted on 2012-01-17
Source: Examiner.com
Even if you are not a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Stone Harbor, you probaby have heard of their wonderful ministry through the Heavenly Scavengers and St.... Full story...