🌱 How Cape May County prosecutors want your help in a school abuse probe

Good morning Cape May Court House! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Cape May County prosecutors want your help in a school abuse probe
• When can you actually see the new capybara pups?

Also on today's calendar: Cape May Renaissance Faire and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 44 degrees.
• Wednesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Abuse Allegations Under Investigation At Jersey Shore Elementary School (patch.com) — Cape May Court House authorities are investigating alleged abuse connected to a teacher’s aide who worked in the Woodbine School District and already faces charges in Atlantic County. Prosecutors and state police are seeking any information from local residents and encourage tips by phone or anonymous online submissions as they continue the active investigation.
   

• Cape May County Zoo Welcomes 2 New Capybara Pups (patch.com) — Cape May Court House’s county zoo just welcomed two new capybara pups, and visitors may spot them from the bridge overlooking the habitat. Staff are rotating the pups and their mother on and off exhibit, but the zoo and park remain open daily with regular hours for families eager to visit.
   

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📸 Around Cape May Court House

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cape May Court House

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 2

• Cape May Renaissance Faire
  Cape May County 4-H Foundation, 355 Court House South Dennis Rd, Middle Township
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday April 22

• Teen Video Game Club
  Cape May Court House - Teen Area
  3:00 pm
• Picture Book Workshop
  Cape May Court House - Presentation Room
  6:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Fairy Tale Fun
  Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
  10:00 am
• Teen Board Game Night
  Cape May Court House - Teen Area
  1:00 pm
• Bead Embroidery - Starfish Pin
  Cape May Court House - Presentation Room
  5:30 pm
• Adult Game Night
  Cape May Court House - TLC Makerspace
  6:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Lo-Fi Hangout
  Cape May Court House - Teen Area
  3:00 pm
• HS - Military Ball
  ICONA Avalon , 7849 Dune Dr , Avalon
  6:00 pm

Sunday May 10

• Boater Safety Class & Exam in Nearby Ocean City (One Day)
  American Legion Post 524 , 4562 West Ave , Ocean City
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Teen Video Game Club
  Cape May Court House - Teen Area
  3:00 pm
• Picture Book Workshop
  Cape May Court House - Presentation Room
  6:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Fairy Tale Fun
  Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
  10:00 am
• Teen Board Game Night
  Cape May Court House - Teen Area
  1:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Middle Township Public Schools posted a job opening for Full Time Custodial Worker in Cape May Court House. Apply here.
• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Store Detective (Saker NJ) Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00/hr in Cape May Court House. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape May Court House here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Middle

• No. 16 St. Joseph (Hamm.) no-hits Middle Township - Betty Howell Softball Tournament (nj.com)
• Middle Joins Cape May County in Push Against NJPACT REAL Rules (middletownship.com)
• Middle's 2026 Budget Calls for 3.7% Local Tax Hike (capemaycountyherald.com)

Stone Harbor

• Dr. James Bruce Burnett (thesunpapers.com)

Wildwood

• MudHen IPA 5K Returns to Wildwood (capemaycountyherald.com)
• What Families Can Expect At Moreys Piers This Summer In Wildwood (wpst.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)
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