The Lunch with Lynch foundation announced on 98.7 The Coast Thursday morning that a scholarship fund has been created in memory of Wildwood Catholic alumnus Genny Farnan-Robinson. Genny passed away last week after a courageous battle with cancer and already, the community has responded by offering $4,000 in scholarships for the next school year. “Thumbs…
The summer of 2015 set a record for tourism and room tax collection in the Wildwoods. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a record $4.5 million in tourism taxes were collected last year, up by nearly nine percent from 2014. The overall state tourism tax of 14 percent includes a 3.15 percent room-occupancy tax.…
A small tax hike in North Wildwood this year. City Council has approved a new municipal budget that totals over $28 million and includes a 2.4 cent increase in the municipal tax rate. The city will have an ambitious $12.4 million capital program over the next three years.
North Wildwood’s Council will discuss and adopt the new 2016 municipal budget on Tuesday. Council is also expected to discuss a shared services agreement with Wildwood Crest regarding a sand back passing project that will help restore the city’s beaches in advance of the summer season. A similar agreement will be in place with neighboring…
An early morning condo fire in North Wildwood has been quickly brought under control. Local police confirm that the fire at 11th Ave. & JFK Blvd. was reported at 7:48 a.m. Friday and was brought under control in less than one hour. No injuries were reported.
A big turnout and a big sum of money came out of the Fallen Heroes Polar Plunge in North Wildwood. Organizer Dennis Dool tells Coastal Broadcasting that the plunge raised $50,000 for the families of fallen police officers in Philadelphia. In total, roughly 1000 people came out of to the plunge. Besides the plunge, money…
The big Fallen Hero Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday in North Wildwood. The annual event has continued to grow year-after-year. Due to the street construction at 15th St., sign ups on the day of will take place on 13th St. Signs and volunteers will be there to show you where to go. The plunge…
North Wildwood Police have arrested a 30 year old local man for allegedly selling heroin and cocaine. Police say Hector Cruz Hernandez was arrested after the drugs were found inside his home on 15th Avenue. His home is located near parochial schools. He was taken to the county jail on $35,000 cash bail.
The Wildwood Catholic girls basketball team won on the road Monday night in the C.A.L. Tournament, but the boys were upset at home. The Lady Crusaders, seeded sixth, beat the third seeded Atlantic City Lady Vikings 52-49. Junior Caitlin McMullan made a layup and a foul shot with 0.4 seconds to go for the win.…
A driver has been found that North Wildwood Police blieve was involved in a hit and run that killed a dog on Jan. 19. John Addae was located after an investigation by police into the incident. John Addae, from Atlantic County, NJ, was charged with Cruelty to Animals (Motorist Hitting Domestic Animal Required to Stop)…