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A man who was adrift at sea for two days in a small sailboat came ashore at Island Beach State Park and was taken to a hospital.  NJ.com reports that man was not seriously injured, by dehydrated.  Witnesses say the boat just slowly came ashore and a man was on …

North Wildwood is on the positive side of a court ruling that found the city is not liable for injuries to a bystander that occurred during an ocean rescue call.  Superior Court Judge J. Christopher Gibson ruled that the city is not liable for injuries caused to the bystander and …

The longtime owner and operator of Martino’s Hair World in North Wildwood has passed away at the age of 86.  Joseph Martino of Ocean View died over the weekend.  He was honored by North Wildwood for various fundraising activities in the city.  Funeral services will be held Friday.

Conflict and controversy, now on the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Board voted Tuesday night on two censures of Freeholder Marie Hayes, sending its investigation to the State Department of Community Affairs for investigation.  One of the issues was a changing in title of Elizabeth Bozzelli, who …

Somers Point resident Brian Fitzherbert will run for the republican nomination to challenge Congressman Jeff Van Drew in next year’s election.  Fitzherbert issued a press release this week saying that he is a businessman, engineer and worked for two Fortune 500 companies.

Sea Isle City Police Chief Tom McQuillen says at no time was the public in danger, even while the fire department has leadership that was not properly certified.  The city says in a statement that arrangements were made with neighboring departments to ensure proper supervision was at the site of …

The driver of a New Jersey Transit bus that struck and killed a woman in West Cape May will not be charged.  An investigation revealed that 56 year old Efterpi Hines fell off her bicycle before she was struck by the bus.  The accident took place back on May 18th.

The Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol won the Cape May County Lifeguard Championships Monday night on its home sand.  Wildwood Crest outpaced Wildwood, who finished second.  Upper Township and Stone Harbor also captured individual titles.

Lower Township Police have charged a 64 year old Township resident with striking a bicyclist and leaving the scene of the accident.  Police say Dahy Osman allegedly run into a bike Sunday evening on Seashore Road, south of the canal.  The 58 year old woman riding the bike was on …

An 11 year old Bridgeton boy survived an automobile accident in Franklin Township over the weekend that killed his parents, and sister.  A car collided with a tanker truck on Sunday and three people died.  No charges have filed.