Medvecky a ‘Hometown Hero’
Christmas ad to star WCM man, family and area children WEST CAPE MAY — “I’m not a trophy person; I just feel humbled,” West Cape May’s Tom Medvecky said of being named “Hometown Hero” after […]
‘Enchanted’ storybook cottage near heart of city
CAPE MAY — Some people will always picture the painted ladies when imagining Cape May. For others, the dramatic roofline of the Abbey or the cupola atop the Chalfonte Hotel feels like the visual tag […]
Caper Tigers repeat as division football champs
Lower comes from behind to beat the Oakcrest Falcons 29-23 ERMA — On a crisp, sunny Saturday in front of its homecoming crowd, the Caper Tiger football team struggled to score its first touchdown until […]
NEWS
Gloves dropped in wide-ranging debate for CD2
Incumbent Congressman Van Drew, Cape May mayor and challenger Mullock, spar over immigration, energy, economy GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock sparred for an hour Oct. 22 […]
Sandy wake-up call for shore residents, beach communities
CAPE MAY COUNTY — Hurricane Sandy touched down just south of Atlantic City on Oct. 29, 2012, and ripped through the state, leaving a mess of flooding debris and destruction in its wake. With record-breaking […]
Revamped mercantile license up for vote in West Cape
WEST CAPE MAY — The Board of Commissioners unanimously introduced a revised mercantile license code Oct. 14, updating regulations that have been in place for 20 years to better reflect the businesses operating in the […]
LCMR’s crowns homecoming queen
ERMA – Senior Ava Samaniego was crowned Lower Cape May Regional High School’s homecoming queen at halftime of the football game Saturday, Oct. 24, between the Caper Tigers and Oakcrest High School Falcons. She was […]
Five seek three seats on Lower Township school board
VILLAS — Five candidates are seeking three seats on the Lower Township Elementary School Board of Education. The board consists of nine members serving three-year terms. Incumbents Cynthia “Cindy” Baldacchini, Gary Douglass Sr. and Lauren […]
Real Estate
‘Enchanted’ storybook cottage near heart of city
CAPE MAY — Some people will always picture the painted ladies when imagining Cape May. For others, the dramatic roofline of the Abbey or the cupola atop the Chalfonte Hotel feels like the visual tag […]
North of the canal, Tranquility attracts young buyers today
LOWER TOWNSHIP — For those old enough to remember when the housing development Tranquility was built, it’s a shock of sorts to see what once seemed so new now nearing 40. This week’s featured house […]
Mature home upgraded with efficiency in mind, designed for the future
CAPE MAY — What if every house were built for efficiency and accessibility, without waiting for a reason to care about best practices? The home at 1218 Lafayette St. already has answered that question with grace […]
Renovated 1926 classic now dream home filled with modern amenities
CAPE MAY — An astonishing renovation of a 1926 classic that’s just steps from the center of town, the home at 901 Benton Avenue in Cape May is a dream running on all eight cylinders. To begin […]
Contemporary cottage with vintage charm in quiet, convenient spot
WEST CAPE MAY — The charms of West Cape May are legion, but usually enjoyed from a staunchly vintage home with staircases and finicky old house quirks. There are a few new homes in the […]
Sports
Aviation Sports Complex at airport may break ground Jan. 1
ERMA — If all goes according to plan, partners Bob Buglak and Jamie Sutton will be breaking ground at the beginning of 2027 on the 100,000-square-foot Aviation Sports Complex. “We’re kind of shooting for Jan. […]
Caper Tigers repeat as division football champs
Lower comes from behind to beat the Oakcrest Falcons 29-23 ERMA — On a crisp, sunny Saturday in front of its homecoming crowd, the Caper Tiger football team struggled to score its first touchdown until […]
Mallon finds 3 ways to score TDs in LCMR win
Caper Tigers go for division title Saturday after beating Blue Devils 28-7 HAMMONTON — The Caper Tiger football team hopes to clinch the division at home this Saturday when they host the Oakcrest Falcons. Expect […]
Caper Tiger boys soccer battles St. Joe for division lead
HAMMONTON — The Caper Tiger boys soccer team tied St. Joseph of Hammonton when the teams met in Erma in mid-September. Until Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Lower Cape May Regional High School team hadn’t lost […]
Lower Cape May Regional High School’s football cheerleaders
ERMA – The Caper Tiger football team is 5-2 so far this season in the West Jersey Football League with five wins against two losses. The team beat rival Middle Township 40-6 Oct. 3, then […]
Obituaries
John Klos, 78
John Klos, resident of Pearl River, N.Y., passed away Sept. 30, 2026, at the age of 78. John was born Sept. 6, 1948, in Englewood, N.J., to Peter and Helen (Safstrom) Klos. He graduated from […]
JOSEPH O. ELWELL JR., 79
Joseph O. Elwell Jr. passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2026. He was 79. Born May 23, 1947, Joe was the son of Joseph Oliver Sr. and Emma Elwell of Cape May. He graduated from […]
MARY WORTH EVERETT, 76
Mary Worth Everett, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend; a former graphic design artist, Girl Scout Troop leader and pre-school teacher, died Oct. 6 at Pelican Pointe Nursing Home in North Cape May. Mary had […]
