• MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — Night work to repair six miles of Route 47 should be completed next week, a spokesman from the state Department of Transportation said.

  • Students organize second event against cancer

    CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Jen Hicks of Cape May Court House says that she will feel moved when she sees cancer survivors taking a lap around the track at Memorial Field on Friday night.

    They will be joined by caregivers and then everyone else, all in coming together to fight against cancer at the second annual Relay for Life in Cape May Court House

    “I just think that’s very cool to start it,” said Hicks, who is senior at Middle Township High School co-chairing the local event.

  • MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — Visitors to The Wetlands Institute can build a solar car, sort shells and compare different kinds of fish.

    Things have become more hands on at the facility along Stone Harbor Boulevard in Middle Township.

  • Some neighbors worry about hurting rural charm

    SWAINTON — Swainton Station store co-owner Pat Flynn says the proposed Dollar General store coming to Swainton won’t match the character of the small community.

    The section of the township is laidback, quaint and leisurely, he said.

    The 9,100-square-foot national retail chain store is being planned to be built along Route 9.

  • Turtle rescue mission

    MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — They peek into storm drains, looking for baby turtles.

    Using what looks like a bamboo pole with a net, 12 volunteer groups pull out the hatchings and take them to The Wetlands Institute along Stone Harbor Boulevard in Middle Township.

    The latest effort of making sure more turtles survive started in the middle of April, said Wetlands Institute executive director Lenore Tedesco.

    Professionals, parents and their children and retirees often monitor the drains once a week.

Middle Township Gazette

Police search for teen

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Last Updated on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 02:04 pm Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, November 27, 2012 01:59 pm

The Middle Township Police Department is requesting help in locating 17-year-old Lameeka Crew, who walked away from the OASIS Youth Services Program shelter of Cape May Court House Monday, Nov. 26.

Police say Crew has social ties in Atlantic City and is believed to be in that area.

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Himebaugh disappearance marks 21 years

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Written by Staff Reports Sunday, November 25, 2012 11:52 pm

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – It’s been 21 years since 11-year-old Mark Himebaugh disappeared from the Del Haven section of Middle Township.

Investigators continue to look for information from the Himebaugh family, friends, neighbors, and the public.

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Military ordnance removed from Middle property

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Last Updated on Sunday, November 25, 2012 06:54 pm Written by Staff Reports Sunday, November 25, 2012 06:07 pm

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic City Bomb Squad on Saturday removed a large military projectile found buried at a Middle Township property. Officials say the ordnance was from World War II or the Korean War era.

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Are healthy food regs leading students to skip cafeteria offerings?

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Last Updated on Saturday, November 24, 2012 02:27 pm Written by Alex Davis Sunday, November 25, 2012 06:00 am

Fewer kids buying school lunches

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – Fewer students are buying lunches at school, something that the district’s food service manager blames on the new food regulations.

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Rotarians honor two from MTHS

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Last Updated on Saturday, November 24, 2012 02:28 pm Written by Alex Davis Sunday, November 25, 2012 04:00 am

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – Two Middle Township High School students who used their passion for sports to help others were recognized this week.

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Rowe receives culinary arts certificate

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Last Updated on Saturday, November 24, 2012 02:27 pm Written by Staff Reports Saturday, November 24, 2012 01:00 pm

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Justin Rowe of Rio Grande received a certificate from the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College Nov. 14.

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Woodbine receives Sandy donations

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Written by Staff Reports Saturday, November 24, 2012 01:00 am

WOODBINE – Advantage Rental & Sales of Seaville recently donated four chainsaws, at a $2,400 value.

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School approves transportation agreement with other districts

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Last Updated on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 01:36 pm Written by Staff Reports Saturday, November 24, 2012 01:00 am

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – The Board of Education will receive more than $62,500 for transporting students to and from area schools.

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