Spice up fall with treats on the Mall
Pumpkins play a part in plenty of autumn activities CAPE MAY — As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, the merchants on and near the Washington Street Mall are getting ready […]
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 […]
NEWS
Villas man jailed on child porn charges
LOWER TOWNSHIP — Villas resident Thomas J. Crandley, 50, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and manufacturing and possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. […]
Lower Township voters to pick 3 for Council seats
Conrad unopposed, Roy, Wareham face challenges VILLAS — Six candidates are running for three seats on Lower Township Council but only one is seeking the Ward I seat, while three are vying for the Ward […]
Scouts will honor Assm. Simonsen, McClellan; Jones
WILDWOOD — Scouting America’s Garden State Council will recognize three Cape May County leaders for their service to the region: Assemblyman Antwan L. McClellan, Assemblyman Erik K. Simonsen and Barbara Stafford Jones, president and CEO […]
Haunted holiday happenings around the region
CAPE MAY — As fall enters full bloom, many wonderful events are happening locally. The region offers many special opportunities and activities for everyone to enjoy this autumn. In the heart of West Cape May, […]
Research center part of reimagined Wetlands Institute
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — The Wetlands Institute has unveiled plans for a reimagined campus, designed to strengthen its role as a leading center for coastal research, conservation and environmental education while creating a more resilient and welcoming […]
Real Estate
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 […]
Links at Avalon home provides space, value, comfort close to shore
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — In today’s Cape May County real estate market, buyers are often forced to choose among space, location and affordability. At 105 Congressional Drive in The Links at Avalon, they can get it […]
Quaint cottage stands the test of time amid evolving Cape Island
CAPE MAY — So much has changed on the island of Cape May, a place famed for preserving the past, that it’s a rare joy to find a house that’s almost exactly as one remembers […]
Sports
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 […]
Caper Tigers win annual Anchor Bowl
The Caper Tiger football team ran around and over the Middle Township Panthers in a steady rain Saturday en route to a 40-6 victory.
Co-coaches turn LCMR field hockey program around
Editor’s update: After this story was posted, the Caper Tiger girls improved to 10-2 with a 5-0 win over Holy Spirit. ERMA — Lower Cape May Regional High School’s field hockey team has been prospering […]
Caper Tiger volleyball 9-3 after win over MRHS Mustangs
LINWOOD — Coach Greta Pacevich’s Caper Tiger volleyball team has improved to 9-3 on the season as the girls aim high. On Thursday, Sept. 24, Mainland Regional High School provided a tough fight, earning a […]
Obituaries
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 […]
JOHN H. SHAW, 96
John H. Shaw, age 96, passed away peacefully Sept. 19, 2026. John, more affectionately known as Jack, was a man deeply devoted to his faith, his community and, above all, his family. He was a dedicated member of […]
