In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 👮‍Lower Township and Cape May Targeted in Graffiti Spree, Suspects Charged

 🏀 Special Olympics New Jersey Spring Games Basketball Returns to the Wildwoods

 👮‍ SWAT Team Arrests Lower Township Man Following Indecent Exposure Report

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 March 6

• Cape May Zoo - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• 19th Century Cape May Photographers at Cold Spring - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

• John Katity at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Symposium: Open Mic & Local Artist at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Andy Reeves at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  March 7

• Cape May Zoo - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Open Mic at Cold Spring - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

• Gordon Vincent at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Greg Jones at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Weird Spirits at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  March 8

• Cape May Zoo - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Roller Skating at Convention Hall - 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• Live Music at Cape May Winery - 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

• Gregg Carpenter at Cold Spring - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

• Alex Kyle at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Cacy Thomas at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• The Honey Hawks at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  March 9

• Cape May Lighthouse - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

• Dog Day Sunday Afternoons at Cold Spring Brewery! - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• Historic District Trolley Tour - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

• Roller Skating at Convention Hall - 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• Nicki Spaffoni at Nauti Spirits - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• Open Mic at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  March 10

• Cape May Lighthouse - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

• Exploring American Literature of the 1800s with Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer: The Concord Gang - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

• Name That Tune at Cape May Brewery - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Trivia at Nauti Spirits - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Lower Township and Cape May Targeted in Graffiti Spree, Suspects Charged

Lower Township Police arrested four teenagers, including one adult, for graffiti vandalism discovered at multiple locations. The most significant damage was found at public restrooms on Lincoln Boulevard, a facility that opened in late 2023. Community members removed some of the graffiti, but visible damage remained. In addition to the restrooms, graffiti was also found in other areas, including a vinyl fence behind The Produce Place in North Cape May and various locations in Cape May City. Cape May Police Chief Dekon Fashaw confirmed that the same individuals face charges in Cape May for related offenses.

Special Olympics New Jersey Spring Games Basketball Returns to the Wildwoods

Special Olympics New Jersey will host its Spring Games Basketball tournament on March 29-30 in the Wildwoods, with athletes from across the state competing for medals at six local venues. The event is free and open to the public. For over 55 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training, health screenings, and leadership opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Tournament details will be available at www.sonj.org closer to the event.

SWAT Team Arrests Lower Township Man Following Indecent Exposure Report

A Lower Township man, Robert McKinley, 55, was arrested and charged with child endangerment and lewdness after being seen naked in public. Several juveniles reportedly witnessed the incident, prompting an investigation that led to his arrest by a regional SWAT team. He remains in custody pending court proceedings. Officials emphasized their commitment to protecting children and encouraged anyone with additional information about the case to contact the Lower Township Police Detective Division or the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit.

Answer to the March 5th Trivia Question

What significant event boosted tourism in Cape May, New Jersey in 1863?

A) The opening of the Cape May Canal
B) The completion of Congress Hall
C) The designation as a National Historic Landmark
D) The opening of the Tuckahoe and Cape May Railroad

Answer: D) The opening of the Tuckahoe and Cape May Railroad

The opening of the Tuckahoe and Cape May Railroad in 1863 significantly boosted tourism in Cape May by making the area more accessible to visitors.