USA Today announced today that Ocean City, N.J. is the winner of its Readers’ Choice 2023 contest as the “Best Beach in the Northeast.” The public chose Ocean City over beaches on Long Island in New York, Cape Ann in Massachusetts, and others from Maryland to Maine. The contest was decided by online voters in…
Due to the full moon and strong onshore winds, the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for this evening’s high tide, which will occur at approximately 8:45 PM tonight (Saturday June 3 2023). While they are calling for minor flooding, tidal levels may approach (and even reach) moderate level flooding. Those who…
The Wildwood Police Department is attempting to locate Jonathon Diamond, 13, who was reported as a missing person after failing to return home from school on Friday. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Jonathon Diamond is asked to contact the Wildwood Police Department at (609) 522-0222. The post Wildwood Police looking for teen…
On May 28, 2023 at approximately 11:24 p.m. uniformed patrol officers of the Wildwood Police Department initiated a motor vehicle stop near the intersection of Maple and Atlantic Avenues. During the motor vehicle stop, evidence of the presence of a firearm was observed in plain view inside the cabin of the stopped vehicle. At that…
The Wildwood Police Department is asking the public for any information in identifying the individuals in this photograph. Officials say “the individuals depicted in these photographs committed an act of criminal mischief which resulted in damage to property belonging to the City of Wildwood.” While the statement did not elaborate on what was damaged or…
People have been ordered to evacute a campground as firefighterds continue to battle a fire in the Bass River State Forest. The blaze has consumed at least 5,000 acres and was reported as 50% contained at around 5 p.m. Thursday. Several roads in the affected area were closed and people staying at the Timberline Campground…
On Tuesday, May 23, the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to replace the Grassy Sound Fishing Pier situated at the end of Old North Wildwood Blvd in Middle Township. Previously known as, and what remains of the old Grassy Sound Bridge, the Grassy Sound Fishing Pier, located at the center…
City of Wildwood Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance banning the possession of alcohol on the beach and boardwalk. Mayor Pete Byron, Deputy Mayor Krista Fitzsimons and Commissioner of Public Safety Steve Mikulski introduced the stricter ordinance in the May 10, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting. “Alcohol of any kind has always been prohibited on the…
Fires in Nova Scotia, Canada have led officials to issue a “Code Orange” air quality alert for South Jersey and surrounding areas. Those who are sensitive to poor air quality, like seniors, and those who have asthma, heart issues or lung disease are advised to stay inside and to refrain from strenuous activities. The advisory…
he New Jersey State Police Port Norris Station is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying an unknown male for allegedly attempting to abduct a child in Cumberland County. On May 28, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an unidentified man allegedly attempted to abduct a 7-year-old boy from the Dorchester Wawa located at 3904 State Highway 47…