Local beaches will be a dangerous place for those who desire to enter the water, courtesy of Hurricane Jose. The storm will lose some punch over the next few days as it nearly completes a circle in the Atlantic; local beach communities will continue to get rough surf and rip currents through the weak, even…
Strong wave action from Hurricane Jose drew onlookers to the bulkhead in North Wildwood. Visitors armed with cameras tried to catch glimpses of the waves crashing into the bulkhead as high tide approached Tuesday night; many got wet, and so did their cameras. North Wildwood’s north end beaches took a beating from the storm throughout…
A 54 year old Millville man was arrested in Atlantic City Monday when he was spotted by police selling drugs along Ocean Avenue. Police say Derrick Jenkins fled the scene on a bike, and was eventually captured with over 50 bags of heroin in his possession.
A convicted felon who managed a southern New Jersey marina has been accused of selling boats to the public that he never owned. Authorities say 47 year old Denis Kelliher of Toms River sold the boats as he managed Trenton Marina in the community; Kelliher faces up to 20 years in prison for pocketing over…
Some local communities have experienced beach erosion as a result of the winds associated with Hurricane Jose. Jose brought sustained winds out of the northeast at 25mph on Tuesday which eroded some shorelines, and caused sand cliffs on some local beaches. Flooding was minimal during the Tuesday morning high tide; more flooding is likely Tuesday…
The Crest Pier recreation facility in Wildwood Crest will be closing on September 25th for routine maintenance, including a complete refurbishment of the gymnasium floor. Crest officials announced that the Pier will open for the fall season on October 9th, with fall fitness programs starting the following day.
A two day country music festival scheduled for Bader Field in Atlantic City later this month has been cancelled. Event organizers did not provide specifics on why the festival was scrubbed; it was expected to include several live concerts. People who bought tickets will be offered a refund.
This weekend is Irish Weekend in North Wildwood, and city police have announced various regulations and restrictions. Police say backpacks and coolers are not permitted in the festival area, and guests may not bring alcohol outside of the festival location. Olde New Jersey Avenue from Pine Avenue to Second Avenue will be closed to traffic.
President Trump received an honorary badge from the New Jersey State Police, the unassigned Badge 45 that reflects Trump’s term as the 45th President. The presentation was made earlier this year at a private ceremony to show the State Police’s appreciation for Trump supporting law enforcement in our country. Photo: NJ State Police
Governor Christie again affirmed today that he knew nothing about the Bridgegate controversy as it unfolded. Christie appeared on a national news television show Tuesday morning and insists that he did not direct anyone to create traffic gridlock on our side of the George Washington Bridge for political retaliation.