Veterans Memorial dedication
The Cape May Point Veterans Memorial was dedicated with a public ceremony on Veterans Day, May 25. Sponsored by the Cape May Point Taxpayers Association on behalf of the Veterans Memorial Committee, the event opened […]
Softball team shows growth with successful season
Lower Cape May Regional wins seven in a row, triples win total from 2025 ERMA — The Caper Tiger softball team got knocked out of the sectional tournament early but posted a solid season, which […]
North Cape May single entertainment hotspot close to Delaware Bay
NORTH CAPE MAY — Popular lore has it that the warren of streets given nearly rhyming names in North Cape May carry all the monikers of the developer’s family members. The neighborhood boasts a Suzanne, […]
NEWS
FBI agent: ‘They will attack you if you have money’
Shares financial scams against senior citizens VILLAS — Elder financial fraud is on the rise, with criminals seeking to take advantage of a vulnerable population. Being vigilant against potential financial exploitation requires understanding scams and […]
Cape May secures grants for seawall project
CAPE MAY — City Council has received official notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of a $24.3 million award toward the Seawall Flood Mitigation Project. City Manager Paul Dietrich said the project was […]
Cape May County beats Atlantic, tops N.J. in tourism spending
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May County became the top tourism destination in New Jersey in 2025 for the first time in decades, despite a down year nationally. Tourism Director Diane Wieland delivered the good […]
Spring means strawberries for fans of seasonal eating
Summer is almost here! As local residents warm up at the shore, they may find lighter meals and snacks more appealing than heavier fare. Fresh fruit for dessert is a perfect fit, especially when looking […]
Cape May presents 2026 Historic Preservation Awards
CAPE MAY — Cape May revived the Historic Preservation Awards and celebrated its rich architectural heritage and the individuals dedicated to preserving it during the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony on May 13 at the historic […]
Real Estate
North Cape May single entertainment hotspot close to Delaware Bay
NORTH CAPE MAY — Popular lore has it that the warren of streets given nearly rhyming names in North Cape May carry all the monikers of the developer’s family members. The neighborhood boasts a Suzanne, […]
Home north of canal off the beaten track, close to all the action
LOWER TOWNSHIP — Portsmouth Road is just north of the Cape May Canal in the area commonly referred to as Tranquility, after the oldest housing development to pop up there, just west of the Garden […]
Location in charming borough tops the list of terrific features
CAPE MAY POINT — Few locations on the East Coast can offer what one small neighborhood on the tip of Cape Island holds: the swoop of the lighthouse beacon over the rooftops at night, the […]
Home on St. James Place offers serene water views, location in heart of action
CAPE MAY — St. James Place is an oddity in Cape May, although perhaps there should be more oddities like this one. It features views of the quiet meadows surrounding the north curve of Cape […]
Elmira Street home right in the heart of action in Cape May
CAPE MAY — As the season heats up on Cape Island, the opportunities for home-ownership are also ready to bloom for the right person. In the case of the home at 526 Elmira St., the […]
Sports
Softball team shows growth with successful season
Lower Cape May Regional wins seven in a row, triples win total from 2025 ERMA — The Caper Tiger softball team got knocked out of the sectional tournament early but posted a solid season, which […]
Caper Tigers medal at county track championship
OCEAN CITY – The Caper Tiger girls and boys track teams each finished third overall at the 2026 Cape May County Track and Field Championships May 5 at Ocean City High School. The host school […]
Caper Tigers race at Cape-Atlantic League Track and Field Championships
BUENA – The Caper Tigers competed at the Cape-Atlantic League Track and Field Championships Saturday at Buena Regional High School. Senior Ella Biersbach finished fourth in the girls long jump finals with her leap of […]
Girls lacrosse team hoping to compete in conference
Caper Tigers scoring goals, even against tough competition, but need defense to step up OCEAN CITY — In the tough American Conference, the Caper Tiger girls lacrosse team has had to face some of the […]
Rivals Lower, Middle baseball teams split series
Caper Tigers win first, battle back to tie second game but Panthers take 8-6 victory ERMA — After weeks of iffy weather, it was a beautiful evening for baseball April 14 when the Middle Township […]
Obituaries
ELIZABETH RITA MILLER, 85
Elizabeth Rita (Verdecchio) Miller, born on Aug. 23, 1940, in Penns Grove, N.J., passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. Liz was the second of four children to Pietro Verdecchio and Alvera (nee DeClemente) Verdecchio. […]
JAY ROBERT SCHATZ, 85
Jay Robert Schatz, 85, of Cape May, passed away peacefully May 8, 2026, at Cooper Cape Regional Hospital. Jay was born in Peru, Ill., in 1940. Before he graced Cape May with his outsized personality, […]
SISTER KATHRYN McTAGUE, 92
Sister Kathryn McTague SSJ, formerly Sister Edward Angela, lovingly known as Sister Kay, passed peacefully on March 30, 2026, at age 92. Sister Kay began her ministry as an educator in parishes in Philadelphia, Bethlehem […]
