MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — Want to submit an anonymous tip to the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office? Use the department’s free cell phone “app.”

“It is easier, faster and more convenient and I anticipate a greater response in tips, especially from our young adults,” Cape May County Sheriff Gary Schaffer said in a press release Wednesday, May 8.

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — The state’s Economic Development Authority approved a program May 1 making grants of up to $50,000 available to small businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy.

State officials expect about 5,000 businesses to be assisted through the “Stronger NJ Business Grant Program,” which is giving priority to tourism-related businesses within the nine counties most affected by Sandy, including Cape May County.

World Renew Disaster Response Services will have volunteers in Cape May County through May 17. People affected by Hurricane Sandy in need of additional assistance can meet with volunteers at the following walk-in centers:

Six months after Sandy, the National Flood Insurance Program reports it has paid out $7.125 billion and has closed 97 percent of claims resulting from the Oct. 29 super storm.

New Jersey filed the most claims, 73,934, and received the most in payments, $3.2 billion. New York was second with 56,774 claims and $3 billion in payments.

 CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE –In recognition of its volunteer team and in conjunction with National Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week, Cape Regional Medical Center hosted a luncheon on Monday, April 22 at The Grand Hotel in Cape May. With more than 200 volunteers and hospital staff in attendance, the festive event included presentation of volunteer recognition awards as well as lively entertainment by the Cape May County String Band.