Cyber Intrusions Target Cape May and Woodbine Water Departments

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August 07, 2026

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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

🛩️Cyber Intrusions Target Cape May and Woodbine Water Departments

🎺Legendary Wailers to Bring the Music of Bob Marley to Cape May

⚽Decades-Old Miss Crustacean Contest Draws Objections From PETA

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Cyber Intrusions Target Cape May and Woodbine Water Departments

Two municipal water systems in Cape May County were targeted in a recent cyberattack, prompting an investigation by local, state, and federal authorities.

Officials confirmed that the City of Cape May Water and Sewer Department and the Borough of Woodbine Water Department experienced network intrusions during the early morning hours of July 27. The incidents affected portions of the departments' computer systems for roughly 12 hours.

Authorities stressed that the attacks did not compromise drinking water quality, interrupt water service, or expose customer information. Routine testing has continued since the incident, and officials say all treatment, supply, and monitoring operations remain safe.

Cape May officials noted that the municipality's limited reliance on internet-connected automation helped protect critical infrastructure from more serious disruption. Woodbine officials reported that the primary interruption involved the department's telephone system.

The Cape May system serves residents in Cape May, West Cape May, Lower Township, and Cape May Point, as well as the nation's only Coast Guard Training Center located in Cape May City.

Investigators from the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are assisting local officials as they work to determine the full scope of the attacks.

Authorities in multiple states have reported similar incidents involving municipal water systems in recent months. Investigators have focused much of their attention on the possibility of foreign involvement, with Iran remaining a leading suspect, although officials have not ruled out the possibility that another state-backed group could be attempting to imitate those tactics.

Local officials said additional security measures and stronger access controls have already been implemented to safeguard the affected systems.

 

Legendary Wailers to Bring the Music of Bob Marley to Cape May

The unmistakable sounds of reggae music will return to the Jersey Shore when the Legendary Wailers perform at Cape May Convention Hall on Aug. 9 as part of the city's 2026 Summer Concert Series.

The group is led by Julian "Junior" Marvin, the celebrated guitarist who joined Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1977 and went on to perform on some of the band's most influential recordings. The concert is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. at the convention hall on Beach Avenue.

Audiences can expect an evening filled with some of the most recognizable songs in reggae history, including "One Love," "Get Up, Stand Up," "I Shot the Sheriff," "Buffalo Soldier" and "Is This Love."

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Marvin moved to London as a child, where he developed an early interest in music and acting. His career included appearances in the Beatles film Help! and performances in the London production of Hair before he began playing alongside a number of prominent blues and rhythm-and-blues artists in the United States.

Throughout the 1970s, Marvin built a reputation as an accomplished guitarist, collaborating with artists including T-Bone Walker, Billy Preston, Ike and Tina Turner, Steve Winwood and Toots and the Maytals.

A pivotal moment in his career came on Valentine's Day in 1977, when he received invitations to join both Stevie Wonder's band and Bob Marley and the Wailers. Marvin ultimately chose to join Marley, becoming an integral part of one of the world's most influential musical groups.

His first appearance with the band came on the landmark Exodus album, which was later recognized by Time magazine as the Album of the Century. Marvin remained with the group until Marley's death in 1981 and continued performing and recording with various incarnations of the Wailers in the decades that followed.

Today, the Legendary Wailers continue to perform around the world, preserving the music and spirit that made Bob Marley and the Wailers global icons while introducing new generations of fans to their enduring message.

Decades-Old Miss Crustacean Contest Draws Objections From PETA

A long-running Ocean City tradition is drawing criticism from an animal rights organization that says the resort should replace its live hermit crab events with more animal-friendly alternatives.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, has asked city officials to retire the annual Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant and Hermit Crab Races, two summertime attractions that have entertained families in Ocean City for decades.

The events, created during the 1970s by late public relations director Mark Soifer, have become among the city's most recognizable traditions. Over the years, contestants have included hermit crabs with names such as Crabopatra, Crabunzel, Copacrabana, Crab Salad and Taxi Crab. Winners receive the prized Cucumber Rind Cup instead of a crown.

PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk recently sent a letter to Mayor Jay Gillian urging the city to end the use of live animals in the festivities. The organization argues that the contests encourage the capture of hermit crabs from their natural habitats and contribute to a commercial pet trade that often leaves the animals in inadequate living conditions.

According to PETA, hermit crabs can survive for decades in the wild but frequently live much shorter lives in captivity because their environmental needs are difficult to meet. The group maintains that the small containers commonly used to house hermit crabs do not provide sufficient humidity, space or opportunities for social interaction.

Rather than eliminating the fun altogether, PETA is proposing a new approach. Suggested activities include races featuring robotic or remote-controlled crabs, crab-walk relay competitions and wildlife-themed events highlighting coastal conservation efforts. The organization has even offered to provide robotic crabs if the city decides to move in that direction.

Supporters of the annual pageant view it as a lighthearted community tradition that has helped promote tourism and create lasting memories for generations of visitors. Contest participants often decorate elaborate costumes and miniature sets for their crustacean companions before taking part in the festivities.

City officials had not publicly responded to the proposal as of Thursday.

This year's Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant and Hermit Crab Races are scheduled for Aug. 19 at Ocean City's Sixth Street Beach, with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the event starting at 6 p.m.

 

What notable distinction does the city of Cape May, New Jersey hold in American history?

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 Answer to the August 6th Trivia Question

Which significant historical industry was prominent in Cape May during the 17th and 18th centuries?

A) Coal Mining
B) Whaling and Fishing
C) Textile Manufacturing
D) Lumber

Answer: B) Whaling and Fishing

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Cape May was known for its prosperous whaling and fishing industry, which was developed by early settlers and continued by English colonists​.

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