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 …
Read More »CAPE MAY MAN ARRESTED FOR LURING YOUNG BOYS
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 …
Read More »PHONE SCAM BEING WARNED OF IN CAPE MAY
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 …
Read More »CAPE MAY POINT HAS “OLDEST” POPULATION IN NEW JERSEY
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 …
Read More »LOCAL P.B.A. WITHDRAWS FROM CAPE MAY LAWSUIT
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 …
Read More »“MOTHER LODE” OF SCALLOPS FOUND OFF THE COAST OF CAPE MAY
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 …
Read More »CAPE MAY NAMED AMONG 20 BEST BEACH TOWNS IN AMERICA
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 …
Read More »COUNCIL RENEWS CARNEY’S LIQUOR LICENSE WITH STIPULATIONS
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 …
Read More »CAPE MAY COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING
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 …
Read More »CAPE MAY POLICE EXPAND POPULAR PROGRAM FOR CITIZENS
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 …
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