Cape May

The Coast Guard medevaced a 45 year-old man Sunday from a 39-foot recreational vessel approximately 44 miles east of Cape May. The Coast Guard issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched a C-130 “Hercules” out of Air Station Elizabeth City and an MH-65 “Dolphin” helicopter out of Air Station …

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of a 68 year-old Cape May resident who allegedly tried to “groom” an 11 year-old boy for sexual purposes, and the alleged sexual assault of a second boy. Frank “Sandy” Thompson was charged with Aggravated Sexual Contact, Luring/Enticing a Child and …

The Cape May Police Department would like to make residents aware of another new telephone scam that has been reported the last 2 days. The male or female caller is stating that they have been in a car accident with a relative. The caller then states they need money for …

Cape May Point has the oldest population in the entire state.  A new study of Census data by NJ.com shows the median age of a resident in Cape May Point is 67.8 years old, the oldest figure in the entire state.  Stone Harbor is ninth on the list, and Avalon …

The Press of Atlantic City reports that the local PBA chapter will withdraw its motion to intervene in a lawsuit between the City of Cape May and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. According to the report, attorneys for PBA Local 59 say they have been assured that the County …

The Press of Atlantic City reports that a massive sea scallop bed has been discovered off the coast of Cape May. The report quotes Dvora Hart, a mathematical biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who estimates the numbers of scallops in the billions. The scallop set is concentrated …

Cape May got yet another award. The city was named one of the 20 best beach towns in the country, according to Country Living. The description talks about the romantic bed and breakfasts and horse-drawn carriages. It describes Cape May as “the most charming place to sty on the Jersey …

Cape May City Council unanimously approved the renewal of Carney’s liquor license at a special meeting on Tuesday, requested by owner Joe Carney. City Council wanted to impose special conditions for approval of the license, including a provision that would require the bar to close at midnight. The city was …

Cape May’s city council will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday.  It’s not to discuss any of the controversial police matters in the city, but to discuss special conditions on a liquor lichen held by Carney’s Inc.  The meeting will be held in the Cape May City Hall Auditorium …

The Cape May Police Department announced that it will be expanding a popular citizen program.  “Operation Reassurance” is being expanded by local police.  The program currently provides assistance to the elderly and special needs citizens of Cape May; it’s being expanded to also include those who are subject to stalking …