Ocean City will be redoing more of its boardwalk. Council approved the next phase of work for the boardwalk totaling almost $1.9 million. This project will completely rebuild the boardwalk between Plaza Place (where the last phase ended) and 8th Street. The project will also reconfigure the street end ramps to provide ADA access along…
A fire that took place on Thursday did less damage thanks to quick action by a Wildwood Police officer. Wildwood Ptlm. James Stevens noticed a fire from the deck of the residence on the 100 block of East Davis Ave. during the early morning hours. Stevens ensured the building was evacuated and helped suppress the…
It was a successful Wild Half Marathon and 8K race on Sunday in the Wildwoods. Morey’s Piers put on another edition of their Wild Half Marathon that brought many to the Wildwoods, despite some rain in the forecast. Steven Lange had the best men’s time with 1:18:11.1 and Teal Burrell had the best woman’s time…
Just days after scoring the winning run in a game, Matt Szczur drove in the game winning run on Friday. The Lower Cape May Regional product hit the game winning single in the 12th inning for the Chicago Cubs. In total, he drove in three runs for the game. Szczur was just called up to…
A legal brief has been filed in Superior Court by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police in support of demoted Cape May police chief Robert Sheehan. The brief argues that Cape May violated the state Attorney General’s Office guidelines by releasing confidential information in the case and refusing to allow the county and Sheehan…
The New Jersey Association of Counties named Cape May County Freeholder Director Gerry Thornton as the freeholder of the year. NJAC is committed to advocating for legislation, regulations, and policy directives that empower county governments to operate more effectively and efficiently. “Jerry Thornton is an extraordinary gentleman, who is well deserving of this award for…
The Wildwood High School band is number one. The band finished first in the highly competitive Music in the Parks program held at Kutztown State College on May 2. The band is made up of 32-members ranging from freshman to seniors. The school’s band has been bringing home awards for many years. Due to budget…
The long-anticipated start of the summer season at the Jersey Shore will once again be celebrated with the first of 30 free outdoor concerts at Centennial Park. The Fabulous Greaseband will perform at Sunday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough of Wildwood Crest’s annual Summer Kickoff Concert. The Summer Kickoff Concert is a…
It was an early highlight in the professional career of Matt Szczur. The Lower Cape May Regional product scored the winning run for the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Scuzur entered the game as a pinch runner in the 9th inning and ended up scoring on a walk off walk. The Cubs beat the New York…
A structural fire hit a home in Wildwood early Thursday morning. The Wildwood City Fire Department Engine Company 38 responded to 148 East Davis Ave. at 4:12 a.m. The fire was determined to be accidential and damage was estimated at $2,000. No injuries were reported. The fire began on the second floor of the building.…