A body has been recovered in the water where a person in distress was reported missing on June 30, 2015. On Saturday, July 4, at 6:05 PM, North Wildwood Police received a call about a possible body floating in Hereford Inlet. North Wildwood Police, with the assistance of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, New…
On July 16, Ocean City’s City Council will be holding a workshop to discuss possible changes to the Historic District Ordinance. The workshop will start at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers. Representatives from the State of New Jersey Historic Preservation office and the Ocean City Historic Preservation Commission will be present. No formal action…
The Wildwoods were recognized nationally by another publication. Better Homes and Garden Magazine named the Wildwoods top ten in the country as a Family Beach Destination. In the magazine’s July issue, writer Larry Bleiberg stated, “From 1950s mod-style motels to boardwalk custard stands and amusement arcades, this classic Jersey Shore town packs a lot into…
A snake caused a power outage in southern Cape May County on Thursday morning. Yes, a snake. Atlantic City Electric says that a snake caused a transformer at the Rio Grande substation to turn off, which caused an hour-long outage for nearly 8,000 customers. There was a lightning storm in the area at the time…
North Wildwood Police believe that the swimmer who disappeared in Hereford Inlet Tuesday morning could be a 16-year-old boy who was reported missing the same day. Bystanders called 911 on Tuesday when a swimmer was seen in distress in Hereford Inlet. Police officers who responded to the call near Seaview Court could not rescue the swimmer…
The Ocean City Gazette reports that the Ocean City High School Athletic Director, Christine Lentz, has retired after over seven years in the position. Lentz has been part of the OCHS family for 30 years, starting as the girls basketball coach in 1985. During her career she won 217 games, the 11th highest win total in…
The Avalon Borough Council held its formal reorganization meeting on Wednesday, July 1st which featured the swearings in of Mayor Martin Pagliughi and councilmembers Richard Dean and Charles Covington to new, four-year terms on the Avalon Borough Council. They were sworn in to their respective offices by Cape May County Surrogate Susan Sheppard. All three…
Wednesday at a special reorganization meeting in Sea Isle City, Mayor Leonard Desiderio was sworn in for another term in office by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. Also taking the oath of office were council members Frank Edwardi and William Kehner, who was sworn in by Dennis Township Mayor John Murphy. Desiderio thanked the members of…
An early morning shooting on June 29 had led to two arrests. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrests of Wayne Roberts, 21 years old and Alexander Camillo, 20 years old for a shooting that occurred the City of Wildwood. Wildwood Police were initially called for an 18-year-old who was shot on the…
Cape May got yet another award. The city was named one of the 20 best beach towns in the country, according to Country Living. The description talks about the romantic bed and breakfasts and horse-drawn carriages. It describes Cape May as “the most charming place to sty on the Jersey Shore.” A full list can…