January 12, 2026
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‘The Real McCoy’ found on rum row just off Cape May

Modern distilleries maintain that high level of excellence Ever wonder about “The Real McCoy?” Why is it a term meaning “of or having authentic, genuine quality?” Bill McCoy was a shipbuilder turned rumrunner during Prohibition […]

Building bridges to the future: 

Climate change research span boosts curriculum at LCMRH ERMA — Education doesn’t stop at the classroom door at Lower Cape May Regional High School — it extends across the wetlands.  Using grant funding dedicated to […]

Cape May, West Cape May school districts to study merger

State DCA grant funding yet another investigation CAPE MAY — Cape May City Elementary and West Cape May Elementary school districts have received a $50,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to […]

Rescue swimmer’s grandmother had intuition

OCEAN CITY — Joan Gallagher had an intuition about her grandson, Conor Plasha. Years before he decided to join the U.S. Coast Guard and become a rescue swimmer, she knew where he was headed.  Just the […]

Coast Guard gives lifeguards an uplifting experience

OCBP takes part in rescue simulation with former colleague, now a rescue swimmer OCEAN CITY — The rescue helicopter crews out of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Air Station Atlantic City train relentlessly when they’re not […]

Cape May tables lead line resolution to seek grants

CAPE MAY — City Council tabled a resolution authorizing a contract for lead service line replacement to continue discussions and potentially seek grant funding. “As you know, the city [has] just about completed all of […]

Seven seek three seats in West Cape

WEST CAPE MAY — Seven people are seeking the three seats on West Cape May Borough Commission, including two incumbents running in slates against one another. All three positions are up for grabs Nov. 4 […]

195-mile run honors New Jersey’s fallen heroes

CAPE MAY POINT — In a moving tribute of remembrance, a dedicated team of military personnel, first responders and supporters from across the country will embark on a 195+-mile journey to honor every New Jersey […]

West Cape Lima Bean Festival welcomes fall

WEST CAPE MAY — While the borough’s annual Tomato Festival marks the end of summer, West Cape May’s Lima Bean Festival always signals the beginning of fall. The festival is set for 9 a.m. to […]