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Around Barnegat: Nurse Suspended After Refusing To Wear Face Mask
Plus: Makers Festival Canceled In Manahawkin Amid Pandemic / Barnegat Approves Ordinance Banning Marijuana Businesses

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Plus: Makers Festival Canceled In Manahawkin Amid Pandemic / Barnegat Approves Ordinance Banning Marijuana Businesses

Plus: Baby Turtles Rescued From Storm Drains / Girls Return To Skatepark For 'Chica De Mayo'/ Staffing Shortage Closes Somers Point Wawa
The coronavirus continues to have an impact on Cape May County, according to updated state data. See how your town is doing below.
The Stafford Township Planning Board approved applications for a new Popeyes restaurant and Jiffy Lube store in town.
Ocean City police are hosting a bicycle skills and safety event for Ocean City youth and students in the city’s school district on Wednesday
Volunteers came to the rescue of 826 baby turtles that slipped through the cracks of storm drains in Ocean City, Ventnor and Margate.
Children’s book author Dan Gutman spent Thursday morning speaking to students in Melissa Stierle’s classes at Bayville Elementary School.
Mayor Al Bille thought the playground could reopen this weekend, but the new equipment that was delivered was not up to insurance standards.
A Lacey resident reported a phone scam to police on Friday that asked her to purchase and provide gift cards.
The township committee approved an ordinance Tuesday night prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses from operating in Barnegat.
Stockton University will require all residential and commuter students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for the fall semester.
A NJ man has been charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot after a grandmother's gossip reached the FBI, court documents say.
New Jersey officials say they're looking into replacing the gas tax since fuel consumption is down. Here's the new plan.
A Waretown woman was part of a milestone at the Atlantic City COVID-19 vaccination mega-site on Tuesday.
The Wawa on Shore Road in Somers Point is expected to reopen Friday depending on staffing levels, a company spokesperson said.
Young girls headed to the Ocean City Skatepark on Sunday morning for Chica de Mayo, an all-girls skateboarding contest.
Atlantic City police are seeking information from the public about two weekend shootings that left three teenagers wounded.
The online auction features over 150 gifts that local businesses have donated, including household items, pet products and trips.
Faith-based leaders will stand on street corners along Atlantic Avenue to hold a 10-minute prayer.
A young Bayville resident celebrated Star Wars Day — May the 4th Be With You — by debuting his newly renovated Star Wars-themed bedroom.