‘Today truly marks a historic day’
City breaks ground for construction of new Cape May Police Department CAPE MAY — Following an arduous and lengthy journey to bring the $8.6 million Cape May Police Department headquarters to fruition, officials finally broke […]
Penthouse condo makes most of its lofty location looking out over ocean
NORTH WILDWOOD — When it comes to beauty, luck and comedy, there is no greater attribute than good timing. A photographer can learn everything there is to know about a camera, but if he or […]
‘We made school history’
LCMR’s memorable football season ends in semifinals of sectional playoffs HADDONFIELD — Haddonfield High School ended Lower Cape May Regional’s historic football season Friday night in the semifinals of the South Jersey Group II sectional […]
NEWS
Cape May’s new recycling rules proved positive
Pickup limits relieved strain on workers, helped tidy city CAPE MAY — Department of Public Works Superintendent Eric Prusinski told City Council that, despite a few issues, no fines or violations have been issued since […]
Lower Township tax base jumps $38M. to $3.79 billion
VILLAS — Lower Township’s tax base has risen by nearly $38 million to $3.798 billion, an increase of about 1 percent. Tax assessor Elizabeth Ross provided Township Council with an update on the 2025 added […]
Lead service line replacement moves forward in Cape May
CAPE MAY — Members of DeBlasio & Associates provided City Council with an update on the progress of the lead service line replacement program Nov. 17. The city contracted DeBlasio & Associates in October to […]
Lower Township, Cape May county extend dispatch service agreement
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Board of Commissioners approved a shared services agreement with Lower Township on Nov. 12 to continue providing centralized 911 and emergency dispatch services through the Cape […]
Nature Center hosts wreath workshops, artist market
CAPE MAY — ’Tis the season for holiday events at the Nature Center of Cape May. Visitors and residents alike can join in the fun at two festive events to get in the spirit. The […]
Real Estate
Penthouse condo makes most of its lofty location looking out over ocean
NORTH WILDWOOD — When it comes to beauty, luck and comedy, there is no greater attribute than good timing. A photographer can learn everything there is to know about a camera, but if he or […]
Coastal cottage close to sand, surf awaiting next fortunate family
CAPE MAY POINT — A truly unusual jewel-box home is waiting near the beaches of Cape May Point. Set amid the modest homes on Knox Avenue that still stand as humble reminders of a rich […]
Modern take on classic Cape May home ready to delight next owners
CAPE MAY — Every street claims to be the “heart” of town, especially in a town like Cape May. The city has been at its seaside business for so long, however, that certain addresses are like […]
Corner property offers room to grow just a block from beach in Villas
VILLAS — On a calm, sunny street in Villas, where every house has a wide expanse of green front lawn and the homes were built for families, one modest home on a corner lot stands out […]
New Villas home offers all of the bells, whistles sought by savvy buyers
VILLAS — The secret is out! Villas offers a welcome seashore respite on the bay not too far from the ocean beach towns of Cape May County. The sunset views, morning walks, sound of the gentle […]
Sports
‘We made school history’
LCMR’s memorable football season ends in semifinals of sectional playoffs HADDONFIELD — Haddonfield High School ended Lower Cape May Regional’s historic football season Friday night in the semifinals of the South Jersey Group II sectional […]
Caper Tigers win first playoff game in school history
ERMA — Junior quarterback David Douglas scored five rushing touchdowns Nov. 1 to lead the Caper Tiger football team to its first playoff victory in its 104th season. Lower Cape May Regional High School handily […]
Caper Tiger girls soccer just misses during comeback
LCMR, down 3-0 with 20 minutes left, scored twice, bounced third off crossbar ERMA — Perseverance was the word of the day for the Caper Tiger girls soccer team Oct. 22. Down 3-0 to Cumberland […]
Caper Tiger boys, girls compete at county XC championships
WILDWOOD — Caper Tiger seniors Jenna Hill and Hannah Souder and sophomore Chris Saini finished in the top 15 in their races during the 2025 Cape May County Cross Country Championships on the boardwalk in […]
Caper Tiger football now 5-2 after Pirates snap win streak
EGG HARBOR CITY – The playoff push by the Lower Cape May Regional Caper Tigers hit a snag in the road after a tough game against the Cedar Creek High School Pirates. Lower came into […]
Obituaries
SAM FALZONE, 77
Sam Falzone, 77, completed what he liked to describe as his “ride on the wave of life” on October 30, 2025, when — after a courageous journey with cancer — he finally reached “the beach” […]
CHARLES FRANCIS HENDRICKS, 82
Charles “Charlie” Francis Hendricks, 82, a resident of Cape May, N.J., passed away peacefully Oct. 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in New Brunswick, N.J., on June 7, 1943, Charlie was the son of […]
LT. COL. WERNER UNZELMANN, 86
Lieutenant Colonel Werner Unzelmann, age 86, passed away at his home in Cape May on September 15, 2025. He was born in Newark, N.J., to Otto and Johanna Unzelmann. He was raised in north central […]
