The Sons of Italy will bring back the feeling of the ‘Olde World’ with the 6th Annual Wildwood Olde Time Italian Festival on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 in Fox Park, located on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues across from the Wildwoods Convention Center. The free two-day festival celebrates the unique…
A new assignment judge has been named for Atlantic and Cape May counties. State Superior Court Judge Julio L. Mendez is the first Hispanic to serve in that role in state history. He was first put on the bench by former Gov. James McGreevey in 2002. Mendez will be replacing Judge Valerie H. Armstrong, who…
A reduced prison term is coming to Robert Vanaman. The state appellate court ruled that his sentenced would be brought down to seven years. You might remember that Vanaman was given nine years for killing his estranged wife, Barbara Elke Vanaman, inside of a Millville home they owned. The wife was seeking a divorce. The…
A pair of personnel moves were made in Wildwood during their regularly scheduled meeting. City Clerk Chris Wood was named the Municipal Administrator effective immediately. The previous administrator was let go once the new commission took power earlier this year. Also, a resolution was unanimously passed transferring the responsibilities of outgoing Human Resources Director Kimberly…
A major event is returning to Wildwood Crest this year. The Wildwoods Hydrofest is one of the shore’s most exciting events of the year, as hydroplane and flat-bottom race boats take to the water for a series of high-speed races along the bay at Sunset Lake, with boats reaching a gut-wrenching 80 to 140 MPH.…
At least one committeeman in Middle Township thinks that a zero tax increase is possible in 2012. Dan Lockwood told Coastal Broadcasting that as the township looks ahead, believes a zero increase could be done. Lockwood says the township is in decent financial standing and if some smart decisions are made, the necessary steps could…
A rally was held outside of Congressman Frank LoBiondo’s office in Mays Landing supporting the U.S. Postal Service. The group gathered on Tuesday to support a bill they believe could save the financial failing operation. LoBiondo is a cosponsor of bill 1351 in the House of Representatives, LoBiondo and those gathered feel it will help…
A voter fraud case coming out of Wildwood has been dismissed by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. A statement was released this week by Kathleen McCullough about the 2009 case. McCullough was involved in the recall effort against Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano, who was recalled and has since won reelection. A civil suit has…
An auction date has been scheduled for The Pier Shops at Caesars. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the property is going to be auctioned off on Oct. 28. A few of the businesses have already been closed off inside of the Shops, including a pair of bars over the Labor Day holiday. The…
Over $100 million has been handed out in federal aid following Hurricane Irene. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno announced Wednesday that $116 million has been split among over 54,000 residents. The deadline to resider for aid is Oct. 31. Anyone who still needs to register can log onto http://www.disasterassistance.gov. All of New Jersey counties were declared…