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The Wildwood City Commission meets Wednesday afternoon and is expected to adopt a new ordinance that will adjust the fees charged for special events, dumpster, and vendor permits.  The Commission may also consider an increase of $30,000 in funding for special counsel to represent two commissioners and the administrator in …

A crash involving a Harrison Beverage truck and a second motor vehicle caused traffic problems on the Black Horse Pike in Hamilton Township Tuesday morning.  Authorities say 29 year old Nathanael Sooy of Buena was driving the truck when it crashed into another vehicle.  Sooy was charged with careless driving, …

A mutual aid call out was made shortly before 9:00am Tuesday for a structure fire in Dennis Township.  Fire departments from onshore communities were called to the fire on Hawthorne Drive.  No additional details about the fire are available at this time.

An Atlantic City councilman who was involved in a fracas near a city casino last month will appear in North Wildwood Municipal Court on Tuesday.  Jeffree Fauntleroy II will appear in a local court to avoid a conflict of interest.  Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam Jr. will also have to …

State Senator Jeff Van Drew hosting a meeting at Wildwood High School Monday with New Jersey Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet.  Van Drew wanted the Commissioner to see the first hand impact a change in the school funding formula would have on school districts in our region.  Several school superintendents also …

An overturned tractor trailer on Route 55 last week is apparently responsible for some stink in the water serviced by Mantua Creek.  Residents are complaining about a fuel sheen on the water and have complained that fuel spilled into the creek is foul smelling.  About 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel …

Gene Allen is back as head coach of the Atlantic City High School boys’ basketball program.  A judge ruled Monday that the Board of Education violated Allen’s right to due process and reinstated Allen as coach for the upcoming season.  The school board may react to the judge’s decision during …

The Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City has inked a deal with a big concert promoter to bring some big acts to the new gaming facility.  The Bowery Presents/AEG will be bringing in some big acts, including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Loggins, The Monkees, and Frank Caliendo.  The Ocean Resort …

Governor Phil Murphy wants the State to move to a $15 an hour minimum wage before the year 2024.  Murphy spoke to reporters over the weekend and reiterated that he wants the wage in effect in just over two years.  A measure introduced in Trenton last week would hike the …

Fire damaged a room at a Howard Johnson’s motel in Egg Harbor Township Saturday evening.  Authorities say the say was largely contained to one room, and there were no injuries.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.