South Jersey’s Bonesaw Brewery Wins Big at Great American Beer Festival

Issue #138

October 15, 2024

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 🍻 South Jersey’s Bonesaw Brewery Wins Big at Great American Beer Festival

 🚂 Tragic NJ Transit Accident: Train Operator Dies, Passengers Injured

 🏫 NJ Faces 10-Year Deadline to Replace Thousands of Lead Pipes Under New Federal Rule

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South Jersey’s Bonesaw Brewery Wins Big at Great American Beer Festival

 Bonesaw Brewery, based in South Jersey, won gold and bronze medals at the 38th Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado. The brewery’s “Red Dawn” earned a bronze in the Vienna-Style Lager category, while "Le Petit Demon" secured a gold in the Belgian-Style Ale category. These were the only medals awarded to a New Jersey brewery at the event, which saw over 8,800 beers competing from nearly 1,900 breweries across the U.S.

Tragic NJ Transit Accident: Train Operator Dies, Passengers Injured

 A fallen tree caused a fatal crash on New Jersey's River Line on Monday morning, killing the train operator and injuring 23 passengers. The accident occurred north of Roebling Station as the train traveled south from Trenton. One witness who was on the train, described the terrifying scene to local media, recalling the sight of several individuals with serious injuries. One passenger was bleeding from a head wound, while another had an open injury on their head. Most injuries were minor, and the remaining passengers were transported by bus. Authorities are still investigating.

NJ Faces 10-Year Deadline to Replace Thousands of Lead Pipes Under New Federal Rule

 New Jersey is facing a significant challenge in replacing over 140,000 known lead service lines, as a new federal rule mandates a 10-year deadline for all states to remove lead pipes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that up to 9 million homes nationwide are served by "legacy lead pipes." The state has been allocated $44.2 million in federal funding to help address the issue, with nearly half of the funds directed to disadvantaged communities. With lead exposure posing serious health risks, New Jersey continues to push toward its goal of replacing all lead pipes by 2031.

Answer to the October 14th Trivia Question

Question: What is the purpose of the Cape May Canal, completed during World War II?

A) To create a commercial shipping route
B) To protect naval vessels from German U-boats
C) To provide a waterway for tourism
D) To aid in the construction of a military base

Answer: B) To protect naval vessels from German U-boats

The Cape May Canal was constructed during World War II as a defense measure to protect naval and commercial vessels from potential attacks by German U-boats in the Atlantic Ocean

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