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Due to social gathering restrictions, the annual Memorial Day Ceremony will not be a live event this year. It may be viewed online and on OCTV-97 starting at 11 a.m. Monday. A pre-recorded video of the ceremony will be posted to the “Ocean City NJ” Facebook page and to www.ocnj.us at that time. The event also can be viewed on OCTV (Comcast Channel 97 in Ocean City) at 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. on Monday.

Nine new cases of the coronavirus and the death of an 85-year-old Dennis Township woman were reported by Cape May County health officials Wednesday. The total positive cases of COVID-19 infection in Cape May County is now 539, including 42 deaths.

In-person sales of 2020 seasonal Ocean City beach tags are now open. A list of locations follows.

A 47-year-old tradition will continue virtually as the annual Ocean City Flower Show presented by the Garden Club of Ocean City will use this opportunity to highlight floral creations and garden displays via photographs submitted by enthusiasts of all ages and levels. Originally scheduled for June 5 to 7 at the Music Pier, the Flower Show Committee had to cancel the 2020 in-person event due to COVID-19. However, organizers know fans of the Flower Show have been hard at work utilizing their green thumb during the stay-at-home order.

The Cape May County Health Department reported Tuesday that there are nine new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number to 530, including 41 deaths. No new deaths were reported Tuesday.

The Department of Fire and Rescue Services announced Tuesday that the Ocean City Beach Patrol will be guarding the beaches for Memorial Day Weekend. Beaches are guarded from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. A list of guarded beaches follows.

Sturdy Savings Bank recently presented 25 food banks and pantries in Cape May County and Somers Point with checks to help them meet increased demand during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to the established food pantries in the area that the bank has always supported annually, many others have been formed during the pandemic to further assist in feeding families in need.

The Cape May County Health Department reported the death of an 87-year-old Lower Township woman Monday from COVID-19. “We are celebrating the life of a good citizen of Cape May County and mourning their passing,” said Freeholder Director Gerald Thornton. “She is remembered in our thoughts and prayers.” The number of new coronavirus cases is five, bringing the total figure for Cape May County to 521, including 41 deaths.

Cape May County reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, raising the total number to 515 countywide. No new deaths were reported.

Cape May County announced Saturday that a 63-year-old man from Woodbine has died from the coronavirus. The county also reported four new cases of COVID-19, raising the total number to 512. In all, there have been 40 deaths in the county, including 31 residents of long-term care facilities, according to a press release.