January 12, 2026
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Wildwood Crest man charged with murder

WILDWOOD CREST — A Wildwood Crest man was charged with murder Feb. 13 in the shooting death of man the day prior inside a borough home. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood […]

Coyotes curious county cohabitants

WEST CAPE MAY — Cape May Animal Control Officer Steven Sterwaka said last week that county resident share their neighborhoods with numerous coyotes. Cape May County has a large coyote population, Sterwaka said, but ensured […]

Don’t expect housing prices, interest rates to fall

Sturdy Savings Bank CEO’s economic forecast: Inflation slowed but costs still rising OCEAN CITY — Don’t expect housing prices to come down, affordability problems for young couples to ease or mortgage rates to fall significantly.  […]

New Cape May Point commissioners settling into roles

CAPE MAY POINT — Borough commissioners are settling into their respective roles and working on forming relationships within their departments and the community. “I have been in contact with [Cape May Police Chief] Dekon Fashaw and […]

‘Whispers from the Forgotten’

Documentary on local Black cemetery screened in Cape May CAPE MAY — Cemeteries tell a silent story, and Tim Millaway’s documentary “Whispers from the Forgotten” uncovers the history of the Union Bethel Civil War Veterans […]

Inflation among 2025 challenges for Lower Township 

Mayor outlines new projects, noting costs continue to rise VILLAS — After running unopposed and being re-elected for another four years, Lower Township Mayor Frank Sippel is ready to tackle infrastructure projects, recreation upgrades and […]

Cape May Planning Board updates public access plan

CAPE MAY — The Cape May Planning Board discussed the long-shelved Municipal Public Access Plan when it met Jan. 28. The plan was created in 2016 by board engineer Craig R. Hurless, who said it […]

Cape May Point considers crackdown on commercial trailers

CAPE MAY POINT — Borough Commission wants to crack down on contractors leaving commercial trailers on Cape May Point’s street for extended times and sometimes overnight.  Mayor Anita VanHeeswyk, Deputy Mayor Elise Geiger and Commissioner Suzanne […]