Battling blizzard
Public Works crews work around clock to keep roads clear CAPE MAY — Winter Storm Hernando will go down as a blizzard to remember. From Sunday, Feb. 22, to Monday, Feb. 23, the storm blanketed […]
Caper Tiger boys basketball makes it to S.J. semifinals
ERMA — The Caper Tiger boys dominated visiting Pennsauken Tech Thursday evening in the opening quarter of their first-round South Jersey Group II sectional game, then won a close won Saturday to make it to […]
Posh Cape Island home off the beaten track but close to all of the action
LOWER TOWNSHIP — The home at 23 Taylor Lane sits at the far end of a loop through a patchwork of scattered farm fields and luxury homes just south of the Cape May Canal. While […]
NEWS
Work to extend seawall likely to kick off in 2027
Van Drew helps secure funds CAPE MAY — Work on the city’s seawall extension project could begin as soon as summer 2027, according to City Manager Paul Dietrich. U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Feb. […]
Coast Guard condemns swastika found at base
CAPE MAY — A swastika was found drawn on a wall in the bathroom at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center on Feb. 19. A Coast Guard spokesperson said in a statement that following the […]
Star and Wave reporter wins two awards in NJPA contest
CAPE MAY — Rachel Shubin, contributing writer for the Cape May Star and Wave, won two awards in the New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. Shubin earned awards for feature writing and for arts […]
‘Legally Blonde’ on stage this week at LCMRHS
ERMA — Drama students are set to perform their production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” this week in the Paul Schmidtchen Theater at Lower Cape May Regional High School. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. […]
FAA rejects county plan for housing project at airport
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Federal Aviation Administration has rejected Cape May County’s plan to put several hundred units of mixed-income housing at the county airport to create “a city within a city.” According […]
Real Estate
Posh Cape Island home off the beaten track but close to all of the action
LOWER TOWNSHIP — The home at 23 Taylor Lane sits at the far end of a loop through a patchwork of scattered farm fields and luxury homes just south of the Cape May Canal. While […]
Surrounded by nature, Cape May Point home amazing inside and out
CAPE MAY POINT — Few places on Earth combine natural beauty, gentle quiet and scenic beaches like the borough of Cape May Point. Few houses are poised to take advantage of every beautiful attribute quite […]
Washington St. condo puts fortunate owner right in heart of town
CAPE MAY — The past is a slippery thing, often revealing more about our wishes and frustrations with the present and fears for the future than accurate recollections. In a city such as Cape May, […]
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 […]
Sports
LCMR wrestling: 7 district champs
First team district title since 1982; Hansen wins 4th straight, sets S.J. record GLASSBORO — The Caper Tigers have to make a lot more room on the banner in the gym for district wrestling champions. […]
Caper Tiger boys basketball makes it to S.J. semifinals
ERMA — The Caper Tiger boys dominated visiting Pennsauken Tech Thursday evening in the opening quarter of their first-round South Jersey Group II sectional game, then won a close won Saturday to make it to […]
Heartbreak in state final
Caper Tiger wrestlers fall 35-33 in exciting match NEW BRUNSWICK — Nolan Mormello had a huge task ahead of him on the big stage Sunday afternoon at Rutgers University. The 126-pounder from Lower Cape May […]
Caper Tiger wrestlers win South Jersey title
‘We’re not done’: They’re aiming for a state championship ERMA — “We’re not done.” That was the collective sentiment from Caper Tiger wrestlers Wednesday night after they won the South Jersey Group II title at […]
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 […]
Obituaries
FRANCIS PATRICK ‘FRANK’ SCOTT, 67
Francis Patrick “Frank” Scott, 67, of West Cape May and formerly of Lancaster Pa., died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, surrounded by his children. Frank was the son of the late William J. “Bill” Scott Jr. […]
PAUL C. HAGY, 86
Paul C. Hagy, 86, of Cape May Point, formerly of Brookhaven, Pa., died at home on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Paul proudly earned two master’s degrees in education, reflecting a lifelong commitment to learning. He […]
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, […]
