Honor Society members inducted

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, June 13, 2013 04:24 pm

Honor Society members inducted

New Dennis Township National Junior Honor Society members are shown before a celebratory luncheon. In the front, from left, are Sierra Armstrong, Taylor Werntz, Leigh Clark, Logan Laus and Ali Robinson, and in the back, from left, are Shannon Gill, Elie Blankley, Kelsey Dunlevy, Samantha Sigars, Caleigh Pirnik, Olivia Lepor, Linda Avila, Natalia Donohue, Andrew Conforto and Jacob Mitchell. The students were chosen based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, leadership qualities and demonstrating good character. 

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Students garden with vets

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, June 12, 2013 12:23 pm

Students garden with vets

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — A group of eighth-graders from the Cape May County Special Services District recently gardened with residents of the Vineland Veterans Memorial Home.

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Prom for Crest Haven residents set

Written by Staff Reports Sunday, June 09, 2013 05:44 am

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – High school students weren’t the only ones going to prom this spring. So are residents of the Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Crest Haven will hold its eighth annual Senior Prom Thursday, June 13.  The theme will be “The Greatest Generation.” 

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‘We Check For 21’ set June 17

Written by Staff Reports Sunday, June 09, 2013 12:00 am

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – The “We Check For 21” program starts in Cape May County Monday, June 17.  The event is aimed at fighting underage drinking.

Presentations will be made by the state Motor Vehicle Commission and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, among others. Each session will run about an hour and a half. 

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Freeholders support state preservation funding

Written by Staff Reports Saturday, June 08, 2013 02:47 pm

 MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – The Cape May County Freeholders are backing a plan that would establish sustainable state funding for the preservation and stewardship of open space, waterways, parks, farmland and historic sites throughout New Jersey. 

NJ Keep It Green recently praised the freeholders for adopting such a resolution on May 28 in support of sustainable funding for Green Acres, Blue Acres, Farmland Preservation and Historic Preservation.

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Vaccines available

Written by Staff Reports Saturday, June 08, 2013 12:00 am

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – The Cape May County Department of Health has a variety of adult vaccines available for free or at low cost. 

Adult vaccines are available to prevent chickenpox, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, human papilloma virus, pertussis, meningitis, pneumonia and shingles.

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Cape May County Museum to honor military

Written by Staff Reports Friday, June 07, 2013 02:41 am

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – Thousands of museums across the country are offering free admission to military personnel through Labor Day.

Admission to the Cape May County Museum is already free, so officials decided to honor military service men and women another way: A special exhibit with uniforms from the Spanish American War to the war in Afghanistan. 

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Scholarship awarded

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, June 06, 2013 02:40 pm

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – The School Based Youth Services program at the Cape May County Technical High School recently announced this year’s scholarship winner as Taylor Henry. 

The scholarship is a $2,000 award given out as $500 initially and $500 for the next three years provided that the student continues to be successful.

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Daugherty turns 104

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, June 06, 2013 12:00 am

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – Undine “Dina” Daugherty celebrated her 104th birthday at the Crest Haven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center during a party Wednesday. 

Daugherty was born in Bridgeton on June 5, 1909. She attended Wildwood High School and Peirce School of Business.

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Student receives response from Obama

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, June 05, 2013 09:36 pm

Student receives response from Obama  

WOODBINE — What started out as an essay became a keepsake from Michelle Obama for Woodbine Elementary School student Ky’Lecia Reneigh Sydnor 

Earlier this spring, Woodbine Elementary School held its annual Shero event at the Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage of Stockton College.

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