Dentist charged in ocean dumping Sep 6, 2008
CAPE MAY, N.J. - A Pennsylvania dentist has been charged with the Jersey Shore's most serious beach-dumping case in two decades, in which medical waste sullied the coast and prompted beach closures at the height of vacation season. Authorities said yesterday that Dr. Thomas McFarland took his motorboat to Townsend Inlet near Avalon on Aug. 22 and dumped a bag with about 300 dental-type needles, along with 180 cotton swabs and other materials from his Wynnewood, Pa. (Boston Globe)
Bird watchers flock to the MeadowlandsFifth annual festival to be held Sept. 13 and 14 Sep 6, 2008
Originally the brainchild of Don Freiday, currently the director of the Cape May Bird Observatory, the Birding Festival rapidly grew in its first few years of existence, attracting ever increasing participants. After holding steady with more than 200 registrants for several years, the 2007 festival attracted 150 participants. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Dentist charged with dumping waste on Jersey Shore Sep 6, 2008
(09-05) 13:42 PDT Cape May Court House, N.J. (AP). A Pennsylvania dentist has been charged with the Jersey Shore's most serious beach-dumping case in two decades, medical waste that sullied the coast in a popular area and forced beach closures at the height of vacation season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Main Line dentist charged with dumping medical waste at Jersey shore Sep 6, 2008
Authorities said Friday that Thomas McFarland took his motorboat to Townsend Inlet near Avalon on Aug. 22 and dumped a bag full of some 300 dental-type needles, along with 180 cotton swabs and other materials from his Wynnewood, Pa. McFarland, 59, is charged with unlawfully discharging a pollutant and unlawful disposal of regulated medical waste. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Dentist charged in needle washups Sep 6, 2008
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE - A Pennsylvania dentist with a summer home in Avalon Manor admitted he threw a bag of needles into the ocean, prompting a week of beach closings in Avalon, authorities said Friday ... Milgram said the medical debris that appeared on some beaches in Cape May and Atlantic counties was unrelated ... Later, different types of medical debris - syringes - in much smaller quantities were reported not only in Avalon, but also in other shore towns including Ocean City, Sea Isle... (Press of Atlantic City)
Hanna expected to batter parts of NJ Sep 6, 2008
In the Cape May County community of Upper Township, more than 300 truckloads of sand had been dumped on the north end of the Strathmere section, a resort community about 15 miles south of Atlantic city. And in nearby Middle Township and Avalon, dozens of boat owners took their vessels out of the water, fearing they could be damaged. (NJ.com -- News)
Dentist's home searched in medical-waste mystery Sep 5, 2008
Steele confirmed that McFarland's house was searched in connection with the dumping of medical debris, which has been discovered in Atlantic and Cape May Counties ... Yesterday morning, three popular beaches in Cape May became the latest locations where syringes were discovered ... The discovery of syringes in Cape May followed similar finds on beaches in Atlantic City and Brigantine, both in Atlantic County, on Wednesday. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
NJ medical waste probe expands to Pa. Sep 5, 2008
Waste also was found at other beaches in Cape May County and at beaches in Atlantic and Ocean counties. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office, which is leading the criminal investigation, would not discuss the latest developments. (NJ.com -- News)
Several Beaches Opened After Medical-Waste Discoveries Sep 3, 2008
Over the weekend, several Cape May County beaches had to be closed to public because medical debris, such as needles, washed ashore ... "Everything's open," said Upper Township Beach Patrol Lt. Jason Marshall, on the subject of beaches in Strathmere, an area located within Upper Township, in Cape May County, where a small seashore had been closed Friday due to safety concerns. (eFluxMedia)
Oprah pledges $1 million for students in NJ town Sep 2, 2008
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP - A small, rural Cape May County community gets a big surprise from a big star. Oprah Winfrey came to Whitesboro yesterday to speak at its annual community festival. (The Trentonian, NJ)
N.J. towns close beaches after medical waste washes ashore Aug 30, 2008
By Chris Newmarker, Associated Press Writer TRENTON, N.J. Medical debris continued to pose problems for the start of Labor Day weekend along some Cape May County beaches. The town of Avalon allowed swimmers back into the ocean at some of its beaches on Friday afternoon, after closing all of its beaches in the morning because six syringes were found. (USA Today -- Travel)
Beach needles? That's bad news for NJ shore towns Aug 29, 2008
It could have happened on any beach anywhere," Wahl said.The wash-up of the waste, which is being investigated by the state Attorney General's Office, brings back bad memories from the 1980s, when thousands of beach-going days were lost because of waste washing ashore. The situation sparked a ban on trash dumping off the New Jersey coast."That was the nightmare that you forgot, and here it's back again," said Diane Wieland, Cape May County's director of tourism.Wieland reported "cautious... (MSN Money)
Avalon beaches scoured, reopen Aug 28, 2008
Officials with the popular Cape May County tourist destination reopened the beaches at 10 a.m. after two thorough sweeps of the beachfront revealed no more hazardous debris. "Once again, safety comes first when it comes to reopening our beaches," Mayor Martin Pagliughi said in a written statement released on Wednesday. (Cherry Hill Courier Post)
Avalon closes beaches again for medical waste Aug 27, 2008
For the third time in four days, the Cape May County resort closed beaches Tuesday and public works crews swept the area from 14th to 22nd streets after needles, cotton swabs and other debris were found on the shore. The problem began over the weekend, forcing some beaches to be closed on Saturday and Sunday. (NJ.com -- News)
Obituaries for Aug. 23, 2008 Aug 23, 2008
9 Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, or Maryknoll Missioners, PO Box 307, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0307. Condolences: May be e-mailed to www. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Aug 22, 2008
Survivors: Sons, Patrick Perry of Media, Mark Perry of Upper Darby; daughters, Joanne Perry of Villas, N.J., Kathleen Ciccotelli of Ocean City, N.J., Mary Christine Zalesny of Cape May, N.J., Karen Perry of Drexel Hill; brother, James Aubrey of Deptford, N.J.; three granddaughters; one great-granddaughter. Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Drexel Hill. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Cops shouldn't have to sing for their supper Aug 21, 2008
Jeff Van Drew, a Democrat from Cape May County whose district includes many rural towns patrolled by the troopers, proposed a $40 surcharge on traffic tickets. This would generate not a mere $12. (NJ.com -- News)
Obituaries for Aug. 14 Aug 14, 2008
Charles Gordon Warner, 70, of Drexel Hill and Cape May, N.J., died Aug. 11 at Sunrise Senior Center ... He enjoyed spending time at the family home in Cape May. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Wachovia announces new regional president for Phila. Aug 12, 2008
For much of the past decade she has overseen the bank s operations in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey. She now adds Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania and New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Ridley grad killed in crash Aug 12, 2008
Dougherty and four family members were transported to Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, N.J., for non-threatening injuries, according to Payne. "Unfortunately, traffic is very heavy this time of year," Payne said, "and we don't know if that was a factor or not." Those close to Mariana were trying to deal with the tragedy Monday. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
By the numbers: Beach access in New Jersey Aug 10, 2008
Cheapest daily beach fee: $4 (Cape May and Toms River). Most expensive daily beach fee: $12 (Mantoloking, which does not sell daily badges, only seasonal. (NJ.com)
Plaza is pondered for city's downtown Aug 6, 2008
Cape May, NJ and Charlottesville, VA come to mind. I realize that greenville tried this type of downtown set up in the past along evans street and it ended up a haven for the underbelly of society, but that is not necessarily a reason to not consider a public plaza in the town's center. (The Daily Reflector)
Your favorite Southern beaches Aug 1, 2008
Cape May, New Jersey has a beautiful beach and you can find Cape May Daimonds there. Hey - it s below the Mason-Dixon Line - check it out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Source at juvie jail: 'Somebody's going to die' Aug 1, 2008
" A longtime proponent of corrections officer issues, New Jersey state Sen. Jeff Van Drew, a Democrat serving the first district, including Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties, believes rules like the JJC's 2-10-30 need to be re-examined. "We need to ensure that while trying to maintain humane standards, which we all want, most especially with young people, that we aren't endangering the people who we're there to protect and those that are there to protect us," Van Drew said. "This can... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Fox Chase Bancorp Announces Earnings for 2008 Second Quarter Jul 31, 2008
The Bank offers traditional banking services and products from its main office in Hatboro, Pennsylvania and ten branch offices in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania and Atlantic and Cape May Counties in New Jersey. For more information, please visit the Bank's website at. (Primezone Releases)
killed by lightning Jul 29, 2008
Nickel-sized hail pelted Monmouth, Camden, Gloucester and Cape May counties, and severe flooding was seen throughout New Jersey, the National Weather Service reported ... The dangerous weather also forced the closure of Cape May beaches, said Lt. Terry Randolph of the Cape May Beach Patrol ... A woman heading toward the promenade at Colton Court beach was struck around the same time as the lifeguard, said firefighter George Rea of the Cape May Fire Department. (NJ.com -- News)
Lightning strikes kill 1, injure 4 in N.J. Jul 28, 2008
The lightning was contained in a series of strong, fast-moving thunderstorms that roared through the region, socking the state with heavy rains and damaging winds and dropping nickel-sized hail in Camden, Cape May, Gloucester and Monmouth counties ... In another incident, two people were injured when they were struck by lightning at about 1:15 p.m. while on a stretch of the Colton Court beach in Cape May, authorities said. (NJ.com -- News)
Pilot hurt in banner plane crash Jul 27, 2008
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) A banner plane pilot sustained severe facial injuries when the aircraft crashed near a motel in Cape May County on Saturday night. Matthew Wolf, 25, of Strasburg, Pa. (NJ.com -- News)
Thunderstorms arrive, flood watch posted in NJ Jul 24, 2008
A flash flood watch is in effect through Thursday night for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. A late afternoon storm may have caused a power problem that halted train service on the busy Northeast Corridor line for more than an hour during the evening rush. (NJ.com)
Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In N.J. Jul 24, 2008
Before that, two couples from Cape May County each took part of $390 and $330 million jackpots. Mega Millions tickets are sold in California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington state. (WNBC.com, NY)
Old-fashioned Jul 23, 2008
Also littleneck, middleneck, cherrystone, chowder and topneck clams as well as Cape May salt and Delaware Bay oysters. Good quality but limited quan tity are reported for bluefish, bonito, mahi-mahi, monktail, makos, and sea eel. (NJ.com -- Times)
Explosion engulfs truckers' parking lot in costly fire Jul 21, 2008
The first call about the blaze at 1 Cape May St. came at 9:14 a.m. when a truck driver working on his vehicle smelled smoke, walked over to investigate and saw flames rising from under the hood of a cab parked on the lot, said Harrison Fire Chief Thomas Dolaghan. The driver and a security guard tried to use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, but they were completely overwhelmed, Dolaghan said. (NJ.com)
Ambler man reels in 300 lb shark Jul 18, 2008
The 300-pound catch was entered in the 73rd Annual Cape May County Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders ... This is Dougherty's first entry in the Cape May County Fishing Tournament. (Springfield Sun, PA)
America’s Boardwalk is Wildwood NJ's centerpiece place to start family-friendly vacation Jul 15, 2008
Plus, unlike all the other beaches in Cape May County, the Wildwoods are free ... The historically rich hamlet of Cape May is just a 15-minute drive away, as are the stores and golf courses of Stone Harbor and Avalon ... According to Diane Weiland, director of the Cape May County Department of Tourism, about 28 percent of South Shore vacationers visit Atlantic City sometime during their stay. (Scranton Times, PA)
Bertha raises risk for rip currents at NJ shore Jul 15, 2008
Tropical Storm Bertha is hundreds of miles away, but it's churning up the surf from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Lifeguards were busy rescuing swimmers over the weekend. (The Trentonian, NJ)
SEE THE STORY HERE Jul 13, 2008
The way to Cape May is going to cost you another buck for the Delaware River bridge toll in September and five bucks by 2010 - if the proposed hikes are finalized after hearings. The Delaware River Port Authority, which owns and operates four bridges over the river, including the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester, is proposing a $1 increase to $4 effective Sept. 14 and another buck hike in September 2010. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
April trial date for trooper in double-fatal crash Jul 13, 2008
A Superior Court judge has scheduled the trial for Trooper Robert Higbee for next April 20. Higbee faces vehicular homicide charges stemming from the accident in September 2006. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Seaway Trail boasts birding bounty Jul 8, 2008
The Seaway Trail has the potential to rival renowned birding destinations such as Cape May, New Jersey, Chesapeake Bay's Delmarva Peninsula, and the World Birding Center in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, said Kara Lynn Dunn, publicist for the Seaway Trail. "A lot of tourist locations are chasing this fast-growing market," said Pete Dunne, author of seven bird books and director of New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Observatory ... But you don't have to be an avid birder toting a $3,000... (CNN -- Travel)
N.Y.'s Seaway Trail a top-notch birding region Jul 3, 2008
The Seaway Trail has the potential to rival renowned birding destinations such as Cape May, N.J., Chesapeake Bay's Delmarva Peninsula, and the World Birding Center in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, said Kara Lynn Dunn, publicist for the Seaway Trail. "A lot of tourist locations are chasing this fast-growing market," said Pete Dunne, author of seven bird books and director of New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Observatory ... But you don't have to be an avid birder toting a $3,000 spotting... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Jazzing up the holiday with a ... Jul 2, 2008
From 4 p.m. on, customers can pay $45 for adults and $15 for children to dine on Weaver's vision of the perfect holiday meal: hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled tuna sandwiches, chicken, Cape May Salt oysters, sweet corn, clams, octopus salad, lamb kebabs, shrimp kebabs, side dishes and desserts. For the home cook who wants a clam bake-type meal without any fuss, Whole Foods Markets offers this recipe for a Summer Clam Pot. (NJ.com -- Times)
Don't be scared, but be aware of the bear Jul 1, 2008
The latest report from Jersey wildlife officials shows that sometime in 2007 bears were spotted for the first time across much of the Burlington County Pine Barrens and even as far south as Cape May County. The latest map defining bear migration shows a few black beauties may have even dipped their toes in the Atlantic Ocean. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Photo Gallery Jun 29, 2008
What if you can't run off to that weekend getaway cottage in Cape May or that long-planned road trip to California because of the high price of gas and everything else. (See related story on cover). (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Offense is impressive as Mercer County splits Jun 25, 2008
It raked out 10 more hits in its second game against a Tri-Cape team featuring players from Gloucester, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. Problem was, not nearly enough of those hits came in spots where they could drive in runs. (NJ.com -- Times)
Lives of a lively pair end with plane crash Jun 23, 2008
The lives of the outgoing husband and wife ended suddenly Friday night when the plane crashed in Cape May County. McGurk was 37; his wife was 34. (NJ.com)
Seaway trail going to the birds Jun 15, 2008
The Seaway Trail has the potential to rival renowned birding destinations such as Cape May, N.J., Chesapeake Bay's Delmarva Peninsula, and the World Birding Center in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, said Kara Lynn Dunn, publicist for the Seaway Trail. A lot of tourist locations are chasing this fast-growing market, said Pete Dunne, author of seven bird books and director of New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Observatory ... But you don't have to be an avid birder toting a 3,000 spotting scope... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Fishermen's Energy Welcomes Support from Atlantic City Jun 11, 2008
CAPE MAY, N.J., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Fishermen's Energy of New Jersey, LLC, (FERN) founded by a core group of fishermen to respond to the public need to develop the ocean for renewable energy. Wind is a clean and constantly renewable resource, and it is FERN's goal to turn the North Atlantic coastal waters into an unmatched resource of renewable energy -- windpower. (PR Newswire)
Blueberries, Jun 11, 2008
This recipe comes from the Cape May County Beach Plum Association. Beach Plum Sorbet. (NJ.com -- Times)
3 Tips for Buying Waterfront Homes Jun 10, 2008
Jen Miller, author of The Jersey Shore, Atlantic City to Cape May offers these tips that you can share with anyone contemplating the purchase of waterfront property whether it s in New Jersey or elsewhere ... Source: The Jersey Shore, Atlantic City to Cape May, Jen A. Miller (06/08/2008). (Realtor Magazine Online)
Jersey finds ways to keep its cool Jun 9, 2008
Down the Shore, sun seekers packed beaches from Sandy Hook to Cape May. The boardwalks smelled of sunscreen and hot dogs. (NJ.com)
Jersey Shore Lassos New Yorkers, Pennsylvanians Hobbled by Gasoline Price Jun 7, 2008
The state's coastline on the Atlantic Ocean stretches 127 miles (204 kilometers) from Sandy Hook south to Cape May ... 989, up 27 percent from a year ago, according to AAA. At that rate, a round trip from New York to Cape May in a 2007 Ford F150 pickup would run $66 ... For others, it means Victorian bed- and-breakfasts in Cape May, or nude beaches in. (Bloomberg)
Thompson's Blog: Kiss That Token Goodbye Jun 4, 2008
The Turnpike Board, which also runs the Garden State Parkway, is expected to vote Wednesday to end the sale and acceptance of the little coin that was developed to speed your way through the many toll plazas that lined the roughly 170 mile roadway from Cape May to the New York State Line. But with the advent of E-ZPass several years ago, motorists increasingly switched from rolls of tokens to the electronic transponder mounted on the inside of the windshield. (WNBC.com, NY)
Hurricane preparedness a priority in NJ, despite rare hits Jun 1, 2008
Before that, a Category 3 hurricane hit Cape May Point in 1821 ... Speaking at a hurricane preparedness conference in Cape May County last fall, Richard Canas, the state's homeland security director, said the state realizes that no matter how dire the warnings, some people will refuse to leave their homes during a hurricane and will choose to "shelter in place." ... "If a Category 3 hurricane hits Cape May County or the coast of New Jersey and you don't evacuate, you'll have serious problems,"... (NJ.com -- News)
SBA Disaster Loan Deadline is June 30; Small Business Owners Still Have Time to Apply May 31, 2008
Small businesses in the following counties are eligible to apply: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem in the State of New Jersey. Under this declaration, SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to farm-related and nonfarm-related small business concerns and small agricultural cooperatives that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. (PR Newswire)
Still lots of Mercer May 28, 2008
Other restaurants include: Le Petit Ch teau, Bernardsville; Daryl Wine Bar & Restaurant, New Brunswick; The Bernards Inn, Bernardsville; Highlawn Pavilion, West Orange; CoccoLa, Hillsborough; The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia Hotel, Cape May; Equus, Bernardsville; Mama Mia's Ristorante, Seaville; Rod's Steak and Seafood Grille, Morristown; and Christopher's at The Heldrich, among others. Chefs will present signature dishes and desserts while vendors will supply samplings of wines, liqueurs,... (NJ.com -- Times)
Coast Guard: 2 people rescued from capsized clammer off NJ's Cape May May 26, 2008
CAPE MAY, N.J. (AP) Two people have been rescued from a 14-foot boat that capsized a few miles off New Jersey's Cape May. A U.S. Coast Guard official says the boat, a clammer, was about five-and-a-half miles west of Cape May Canal when it got into trouble. (NJ.com)
And The Best Beach In New Jersey Is ... May 23, 2008
There was the Victorian splendor or Cape May and Ocean Grove. There was the pristine splendor of Island Beach State Park -- a place so good New Jersey's governor gets a beach house there. (WNBC.com, NY)
Best Beaches In New Jersey May 23, 2008
Get breaking news, daily headlines and more. POSTED: 5:30 pm EDT May 22, 2008UPDATED: 5:39 pm EDT May 22, 2008. (WNBC.com, NY)
Tourism Industry Ready to Provide Visitors With a Busy Season of Fun and Excitement May 23, 2008
Cape May representatives report an increase in web site hits and inquiries from upstate New York, Connecticut, Pittsburgh, and Ohio markets. A high volume of inquiries from the Canadian market is also prevalent. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Trenton War Memorial May 15, 2008
Bill Nutter's career experiences include many years as the road manager and sound engineer for Judy Col lins; a decade of service as the head sound engineer for the Berks Jazz Fest, the Cape May Jazz Festival, River Blues, the Jambalaya Jam and Singer/Songwriter Weekend. Patriots Theater at the War Memorial will be well served with Bill Nutter at the helm. (NJ.com -- Times)
The Lautenberg challenge: May 14, 2008
4 million war chest and his South Jersey base (he will have the organizational line in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester counties). His base in the First Congressional District is so strong that he faced no Republican opposition in the 2002 and the 2006 congressional races. (NJ.com -- Times)
Waiting for their ship May 12, 2008
Standing on a pier in Cape May harbor, 3-year-old Aidan Perkins knew the Vigorous was heading out to sea even before the Coast Guard cutter started moving. "Daddy, the boat is leaving," above the engine. (NJ.com)
New Jersey Hall of Fame's First 15 Inductees May 4, 2008
Harriet Tubman, who used Cape May as a base, was involved in the Underground Railroad. . (Newsmax)
Dolphin seen in river probably back in ocean May 3, 2008
Clerks in four other counties -- Burlington, Camden, Cape May and Somerset -- gave the preferential spot to the U.S. Senate candidate who was not bracketed with candidates for other offices and were ordered to redraw the positions as well. More News. (NJ.com -- Times)
Court Wants Subpoena for Internet Subscriber Records Apr 22, 2008
The 7-0 ruling upheld lower court decisions that restricted police from obtaining the identity of a Cape May County woman accused of retaliating in 2004 against her boss after an argument by changing her employer's access codes to a supplier's Web site ... It was not immediately known how the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office will proceed. (Newsmax)
'Brunch with Barbara Trent' to benefit LifeTies Apr 18, 2008
The 29th Cape May Jazz Festival -- to take place this weekend at various locations around the seaside resort -- will put the spotlight on the "young lions in jazz today" honoring the musicians who came before them. Headlining the festival's opening day lineup will be The Rippingtons featuring original guitarist Russ Freeman, who will take the stage 8:30 p.m. today at the Lower Township Performing Arts Center. (NJ.com -- Times)
