$400,000 Scratch-Off Win Claimed in Rio Grande

Issue #310

April 07, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

💰$400,000 Scratch-Off Win Claimed in Rio Grande

‍ 🔥 Basement Fire in Cape May Believed to Be Sparked by Scooter Charging

⚡ State Lawmakers Grapple with 20% Electricity Bill Hike Ahead of June Increase

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$400,000 Scratch-Off Win Claimed in Rio Grande

 

 A player in Cape May County has won a $400,000 top prize from the New Jersey Lottery’s Crossword Bonanza scratch-off. The winning $20 ticket was purchased at U.S. Food, a retailer located at 1402 Route 47 South in Rio Grande. This marks the second of three top prizes to be claimed in the current run of the Crossword Bonanza game, according to lottery officials. Lottery profits support public programs, including state pensions.

 

Basement Fire in Cape May Believed to Be Sparked by Scooter Charging

 Emergency crews were dispatched around 2:22 p.m. to a home on the 100 block of Broadway after a fire alarm was triggered. Upon arrival, responders found smoke rising from the basement and escalated the situation to a First Alarm Structure Fire. The fire was extinguished swiftly, and no injuries or displacements were reported. Investigators suspect the blaze began with an electric scooter that was plugged in and charging at the time. The Cape May County Fire Marshal’s Office continues to examine the scene to determine the exact cause.

State Lawmakers Grapple with 20% Electricity Bill Hike Ahead of June Increase

 New Jersey lawmakers held a six-hour joint hearing to investigate the sharp rise in electricity costs, which are set to increase by up to 20% starting June 1. A consensus emerged that the state needs more electricity generation, as demand has outpaced supply. Lawmakers and energy officials debated the causes, including delays in connecting new energy sources to the grid, aging infrastructure, and rising demand from data centers. Political divisions emerged over the state’s transition to renewable energy, with Republicans blaming policy decisions and Democrats criticizing grid operator PJM. Immediate solutions discussed included expanding battery storage, improving forecasting, and promoting energy efficiency. A second hearing is planned to gather input from utility companies.

Answer to the April 6th Trivia Question

What was the name of the large hotel in Cape May that was intended to be the largest in the world but burned down before it was completed?

A) The Grand Hotel
B) The Columbia Hotel
C) The Mount Vernon Hotel
D) The Windsor Hotel

Answer: C) The Mount Vernon Hotel

The Mount Vernon Hotel was designed to be the largest hotel in the world, but it burned down in 1856 before it could be completed​​.​

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