Ice disrupts bay crossings
Cape May-Lewes Ferry cancels trips, continually monitors conditions NORTH CAPE MAY — As winter weather wreaked havoc across New Jersey, the sustained frigid temperatures from the end of January through the beginning of February were […]
LCMR tops OCHS for Damiana’s 150th win
Caper Tiger wrestlers also beat Washington Township, Cherokee to improve to 17-3 ERMA — The Caper Tiger wrestlers started off Saturday morning’s quad meet with a 53-18 win over Ocean City High School’s Red Raiders […]
Home, guesthouse near all cape’s attractions in secluded scenic setting
LOWER TOWNSHIP — The meandering lane running alongside the canal known as New England Road offers some of the best views of Cape May that are not in Cape May. This southern bank of the canal […]
NEWS
Mullock might mount bid for Van Drew seat
Democrat cites ‘call to serve’ amid divisive political scene CAPE MAY — Mayor Zack Mullock is testing the waters on whether he might challenge U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew for his seat in New Jersey’s […]
Frozen waterways pose danger to docks
Bubblers prevent piling pulling up, damaging decks, boat lifts When the weather gets cold and stays cold like it has this winter, Sean Barnes gets out on his dock on Snug Harbor in Ocean City […]
This is just a test: TRACEN exercise set for Feb. 11-12
CAPE MAY — U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May staff will be conducting an exercise Feb. 11-12 to increase the force protection level to Charlie. According to Chief Warrant Officer Mike Lutz, Public and […]
Mullock: U.S. experiencing ‘constitutional crisis’
City mayor criticizes Immigration and Customs Enforcement in wake of fatal shootings CAPE MAY — Mayor Zack Mullock criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement for its use of deadly force, stating in a recent social media […]
Cape May Point to address accessibility ramps, cantilevered homes
CAPE MAY POINT — Borough Commission is looking into drafting an ordinance to incorporate rules regarding accessibility ramps/lifts and cantilevered houses. Mayor Anita VanHeeswyk said Jan. 27 that the existing ordinance does not adequately address […]
Real Estate
Home, guesthouse near all cape’s attractions in secluded scenic setting
LOWER TOWNSHIP — The meandering lane running alongside the canal known as New England Road offers some of the best views of Cape May that are not in Cape May. This southern bank of the canal […]
Condominium provides convenient access to all that’s terrific about city
CAPE MAY — When the Merry Widow first opened its doors at 42 Jackson St. a few decades ago, it perfectly encapsulated two eras smashing into each other: the high Victorian and the even higher […]
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 […]
Old-school Villas rancher maintains vintage charm despite multiple upgrades
VILLAS — The housing market is tough right now, and toughest of all for those who just want a modest home to live in, ideally close to jobs, schools, grocery shopping and other necessities. For […]
Centrally set stunner maintains its vintage charm, ideal location
WEST CAPE MAY — Broadway is the beating heart of West Cape May. Living along this road all but guarantees a certain kind of popularity. To put it mildly: if you live here, they will […]
Sports
LCMR tops OCHS for Damiana’s 150th win
Caper Tiger wrestlers also beat Washington Township, Cherokee to improve to 17-3 ERMA — The Caper Tiger wrestlers started off Saturday morning’s quad meet with a 53-18 win over Ocean City High School’s Red Raiders […]
Swimmers miss playoffs but make a splash with final-meet win
WILDWOOD CREST — The Caper Tiger swimmers won their final regular season meet against Wildwood Catholic on Jan. 14, then were stuck in limbo for a day waiting to see if they would make the […]
Shots start falling for Caper Tigers in second half
Up by only a trey at the break, Lower Cape May Regional gets hot late to top Wildwood ERMA — What started out as a tight boys basketball game between the Caper Tigers and Wildwood […]
Caper Tiger wrestlers exact revenge from Middle Township but have loftier goals ahead
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Although there is a longstanding rivalry between Middle Township and Lower Cape May Regional high schools’ wrestling programs, for the Caper Tigers on Jan. 13, it was just another match […]
Strong second half not enough for Caper Tigers
Lower Cape May Regional girls fall behind Mainland, can’t catch up on Mustang court LINWOOD — The Lower Cape May Regional High School girls basketball team couldn’t find the range in the first half of […]
Obituaries
H. WAYNE ROOP, 79
H. Wayne Roop, 79, of Lower Township, passed away Dec. 29, 2025 with his wife and sister by his side. Born Oct. 27, 1946, Wayne was a true native son, born and raised in the area, […]
JOHN BOYD, 89
John Boyd died Jan. 17, 2026, at 89. When we picture him now, he is in the basement, bent over a workbench, making something useful: a teak board for nautical charts, a radio opened with […]
JOHN THOMAS WHITE, 93
John Thomas White, known affectionately as “John the Barber” to his friends and Pop/Cappy to his family, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2025, at the age of 93 in Cape May. Born Oct. 14, […]
