July 2009 Online Edition

  1. Headlines Cape May Star and Wave, July 30

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 30th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Laundry room fire sparks motel evacuation. Cape May – A late night fire in the laundry room at the Beach Shack motel prompted the precautionary evacuation of all 65 rooms. Cape May Star and Wave
    One arrested in pizza shop theft. West Cape May – Police arrested a borough resident and charged him with burglarizing [...]

  2. Two at Coast Guard base in Cape May County have swine flu

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 30th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Recruits at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May are getting a little extra sleep and an evening snack to bolster their immune systems after being advised to report any flu symptoms immediately. The Press of Atlantic City 7/30

  3. Former Theater Manager Loses Box Office Theft Appeal

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 29th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – A woman who was in trouble several years ago for not depositing box office receipts for a local theater lost a recent appeal. Cape May County Herald 7/29

  4. City Seeking Grant for Geothermal System for New Convention Hall

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 29th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – The city is applying for a $300,000 state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) grant to install geothermal heating and cooling in the new Convention Hall scheduled to begin construction this fall. Cape May County Herald 7/29

  5. EROSION

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 29th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Winter storms and high tides have taken a bite out of one of this city’s most popular swimming, kayaking and surfing spots: Cove Beach. Cape May County Herald 7/29

  6. Before hours rescue saves 2 in Cape May Point

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 27th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May Point – A vacationer and his young son were rescued by the Cape May Point Beach Patrol here on Saturday morning after they got stuck in a tidal whirlpool before lifeguards came on duty. The Press of Atlantic City 7/25

  7. Merchants wants to bring bait to fishermen

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 27th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Richard Orth knows there can be nothing worse for a surfcaster than running out of fresh bait. The Press of Atlantic City 7/26
    Cape May – Richard Orth, owner of Cape May Bait and Tackle on Sunset Boulevard in West Cape May, will be starting a fishing bait vending service in Cape May, [...]

  8. Port of Cape May reels in $73.7M, climbs to fourth in nation

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 27th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Lower Township – You won’t hear too many commercial fishermen in the Port of Cape May complain about the government’s Atlantic sea scallop regulations. The Press of Atlantic City 7/26

  9. Fire in Cape May hotel displaces vacationers

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 25th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – A five-alarm fire that originated in a commercial clothes dryer sent summer tourists scurrying out of their rooms at The Beach Shack early Friday morning. The Press of Atlantic City 7/25

  10. Cape May Star and Wave Headlines, July 23

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 24th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    What’s happened to the Cove Beach? Cape May – Has anybody seen the Cove Beach? Cape May Star and Wave
    He said, she said: neighbors give different stories on ‘unruly’ house. Lower Township – Some New York Avenue residents appealed to Lower Township Council, Monday, asking for help with an alleged unruly house of renters. Cape [...]

  11. Cape May awards contract for solar panels

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 23rd, 2009 in Local Headlines

    The first energy-saving projects are to be completed by February, and plans are in store for the new convention center. Cape May – The city has awarded a contract to a Gloucester County firm to install solar panels on lifeguard headquarters and the public works building. The Press of Atlantic City 7/23

  12. Lower MUA Lacks Water Allowance For Town Bank, Villas Expansion

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 22nd, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Villas – Lower Township Municipal Utility Authority (MUA) does not have a large enough water allocation from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to expand municipal water service into Town Bank and additional areas in Villas. Cape May County Herald 7/22

  13. 8th Annual Tuna Tournament Results

    Posted by Charlie Langan on July 21st, 2009 in What's Running?

    With a total purse of $161,620 available for prize money, 40 boats entered South Jersey Marina’s 8th Annual Tuna Tournament that was held this past week. The forecasted bad weather held off and during the three day event we saw 44 tuna weighed. There were many winners, but the top prizes went to:
    Moore Bills [...]

  14. Boat owners, check your beacons, Coast Guard warns

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 18th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    ID number mix-up delayed Lady Mary response. Cape May – The Coast Guard us trying to make sure the clerical error that may have contributed to the deaths of six crewman aboard the Lady Mary does not happen again. The Press of Atlantic City 7/17

  15. Lower Township formulates housing plan

    Compiled by Susan Tischler on July 18th, 2009 in Local Headlines

    Lower Township – Township Council has a plan to come up with affordable housing units to conform to state mandates and avoid potential litigation. The Press of Atlantic City 7/18