April 13, 2026
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Hoffman, McDevitt, Dick seated in West Cape May 

WEST CAPE MAY — An incumbent and two newcomers swore oaths of office Jan. 5 when the West Cape May Board of Commissioners held its annual reorganization meeting. According to Star and Wave archives, all […]

Vanaman takes over as police chief in Lower Twp.

VILLAS — Township Council named Donald Vanaman Jr. chief of police, creating a domino effect that boosted the superior officer ranks. The Lower Township Police Department now has three new officers in command positions, with […]

Wildwood Crest couple dead in murder-suicide

WILDWOOD CREST — The death of a couple found in their Wildwood Crest home was the result of a murder-suicide, according to authorities. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Crest Police Chief […]

Cape May Point imposes tax on short-term rentals

By RACHEL SHUBIN Special to the Star and Wave CAPE MAY POINT — Operators of short-term rental properties now will have to pay the borough 3 percent of their related income. Following a third reading, […]

Cape May, Point reach agreement on police services

By RACHEL SHUBIN Special to the Star and Wave CAPE MAY — The city and Cape May Point have entered into a five-year agreement for law enforcement services provided by the Cape May Police Department. […]

Bashaw, Rosenello launch bid for County Commission

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Republican Organization (CapeGOP) announced a shift in its leadership slate for the 2026 election cycle.  Following the Jan. 7 deadline for letters of intent, Chairman Michael […]

Stockton, Rutgers: Partnership to revive ocean research in N.J.

Tout benefits of work off shore; research buoy to be launched GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — A new partnership among Stockton University, Rutgers University, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and marine technology company Ocean Power Technologies […]

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, […]

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 […]