Wildwood

A new roller coaster on the Wildwoods boardwalk is scheduled to open on July 2nd.  The Morey Organization announced that the “Runaway Tram” coaster is nearly finished and will open on that date.  The new coaster is themed after the popular tram car operation and includes nearly 1,000 feet of …

County Freeholders have approved a new Municipal Redevelopment Initiative with one of the goals providing a boost to Wildwood’s Pacific Avenue business district.  The new initiative will result in a two year pilot program that builds off the success of the County Airport’s Tech Village.  75 new tech-related jobs are …

West  Wildwood Mayor Christopher Fox believes his community should merge with Wildwood.  NJ.com reports that Fox is in favor of a merger, while Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano says ‘absolutely it should happen’.  Mayors in Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood say there would be challenges to merging all four communities into …

The Wildwood City Commission meets Wednesday afternoon.  The Commission will be discussing the renewal of various liquor licenses in the city, and will approve a license to advertise on lifeguard stands.  Mayor Ernie Troiano may be Wildwood’s new Fund Commissioner to the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, replacing Christopher …

Wildwood Police have charged a 19 year old Prospect Park, Pennsylvania man on gun and drug charges.  Police came into contact with a vehicle parked on East Glenwood Avenue Saturday night and arrested Charles Williams on multiple charges, including Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.  He was taken to the Cape …

Wildwood Police arrested a 23 year old man for drinking on the boardwalk and with hindering apprehension after he gave police a false name upon his arrest last week.  Joshua Gaun of Grove City, PA was arrested Thursday night after consuming an alcoholic beverage on the boardwalk.  Gaun was taken …

West Wildwood Commissioner Cornelius Maxwell has resigned, and Mayor Chris Fox says he’s not going anywhere.  The Commission held its monthly meeting on Wednesday and it was reported to the public that Maxwell stepped down from his position.  Some called for Fox to step down after he was nailed with …

A man accused of pushing a Villas woman with his car during a motor vehicle accident in Wildwood has turned himself in to police.  21 year old Dalton Storms is accused of hitting 56 year old Joanne Manuli during the incident over Memorial Day weekend.  Police confiscated his car, but …

Wildwood Police have charged 21 year old Dalton Storms of Franklinville with intentionally running over a woman with his sports car after both vehicles were involved in a traffic accident on Friday evening of Memorial Day weekend.  Police say a 56 year old woman from the Villas was run over …

Five young adults have been charged by Wildwood Police after they were alerted to a housekeeper finding a gun in a motel room Saturday afternoon.  Police say the discovery occurred in a hotel located on East Montgomery Avenue and authorities found marijuana in the suspects’ vehicle.  All five are between …