Wildwood Crest

Drone technology has been used to create a new promotional video for Wildwood Crest.  Crest officials say the new two minute promotional video will be shown publicly for the first time at the February 20th Borough Commission meeting.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning as the Assumption Church in Wildwood Crest for Jim Leahy.  Leahy passed away following a battle with cancer.  Leahy was best known in the area for being one of the many stars of the Wildwood Catholic basketball program, and for operating the successful …

Wildwood Crest is receiving over $350,000 in state funding for ADA-compliant improvements at two public buildings.  The improved accessibility will be constructed at the Von Savage pool and at the old library building, on Wisteria Avenue.

Wildwood Crest will be part of Cape May County’s joint dispatch service on or about March 1st.  Borough officials announced today that all police, fire, and rescue calls will be handled out of the County’s new dispatch center in Lower Township.  Wildwood Crest will be able to reduce costs and …

Wildwood Crest has a new emergency management coordinator.  Crest officials named Ron Harwood to the post, replacing Police Chief Joseph McGrath.  Harwood serves the Crest as its Fire Chief.  The move was made during the January 2nd Commissioners’ meeting.

We are sadden to share the news that former longtime local radio disc jockey Scott Murphy has passed away at the age of 70.  New Jersey State Police confirmed today that the body found floating in a marsh near Wildwood Crest on Sunday was that of Scott.  Scott was an …

New Jersey State Police have confirmed that a body was found in the marshes near Wildwood Crest Sunday morning.  State Police confirm the body is that of a man, and it was spotted by a kayaker shortly after 10am Sunday in Jarvis Sound.  The body has been turned over to …

Employees of the Borough of Wildwood Crest raised over $1,000 with a “Pink Out” fundraiser during the month of October.  Employees made donations in exchange for special pink tshirts that could be worn Fridays while at work.  The money goes to the fund, which supports Cape May County families who …

South Jersey Gas has announced that a major project will occur in Wildwood Crest starting next Monday.  The new project will result in excess flow valves being placed on natural gas lines.  Work will be conducted during the week, on Saturdays if needed.

Two motel employees in Wildwood Crest got into a fight on Saturday, and one of them has been arrested for trying to stab the other individual with a screwdriver.  Wildwood Crest Police announced that 42 year old Humberto Rivera was charged with aggravated assault and with unlawful possession of a …