Wildwood

The George Redding Bridge in Wildwood was closed Friday afternoon. Wildwood Police announced that the bridge was temporarily closed due to construction and testing.  Traffic is temporarily being diverted away from the area for the time being. 2:18pm update:  The bridge was reopened after being closed for about 15 minutes.

Yes, International Pooper Scooper Week is a thing during the first week of April, and Morey’s Piers in Wildwood announced that it will celebrate the acclaimed event.  The Pier announced that patrons who purchase two different admission options during the first week of April will enjoy big discounts and a …

A small group of protestors picked up signs and protested a circus that appeared at the Wildwood Convention Center on Tuesday.  The group was joined by State Senator Ray Lesniak who is trying to push for passage of a law that would prevent wild and exotic animals from being used …

A circus that is scheduled to appear at the Wildwoods Convention Center will reportedly be the subject of a protest on Tuesday.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that an organized protest is coming against the Garden Brothers Circus.  Various speeches and leaflets are expected to be part of the …

The Borough of West Wildwood announced that it will be furloughing its employees every Friday, without pay.  The Borough has posted a resolution its website announcing that the employees will have Fridays off, essentially reducing their compensation by 20 percent in order to meet a budget deficit created by a …

The Wildwood Fire Department helped rescue a man who was stuck in the mud adjacent to the bay on West Rio Grande Avenue.  It happened Thursday shortly before 3:00pm.  A worker got stuck in a muddy area and was submerged about waist deep.  The 52 year old man was dug …

The Wildwood Fire Department participated in a “Stop the Bleed” class at the Wildwood School District that included over 40 district faculty.  The Department also announced it will participate in a national Stop the Bleed Day on March 31st; the public can attend the bleeding control course.

The Wildwood Veterans of Foreign War Post 3509 building has been ordered to close because it essentially provided no functions outside of being a bar.  The Cape May County Herald reports that the 82 year old Post was closed in late January and the building will be sold.  The big …

A bonfire on the beach is coming later this month, courtesy of the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce.  The Chamber announced its date for its spring bonfire; it will be held on March 30th from 6-10pm and include music and fun for the family.  Tickets for the event to be …

Local businessman Ed Hanker has passed away at the age of 91.  Hanker owned and operated businesses on the Wildwood boardwalk and in downtown Stone Harbor including the Neptune Gift Shop.  Services for Hanker will be held Tuesday evening.