Two dozen people have died as a result of accidental drownings in New Jersey since late May. NJ Advance Media reports that most have drowned in the ocean; last week, two people died in separate drowning incidents in Sea Isle City. ##
Despite its beach issues this summer, Margate will host the next major event in the summer lifeguarding competitions tonight, weather permitting. The 72nd Annual Marriage Beach Patrol World World II Memorial Lifeguard races will begin at 6:30pm on the Decatur Avenue beach. ##
Wildwood city officials are scheduled to hold a press conference later this morning to announce a second beach concert for the city. The event will be held in front of the popular “Wildwoods” tourism sign in the city. The concert is expected to be classic rock since the annual motorcycle show is in the city…
President Donald Trump is expected to spend 17 days in New Jersey during what he calls a working vacation. There is a temporary flight restriction for the North Jersey region for 17 days near the President’s golf club in Bedminster. ##
A body washed ashore Thursday evening in Atlantic City, and it may be that of a 31 year old man who was reported missing in the surf on Tuesday. The body came ashore near the former Revel Casino shortly after 7:30pm Thursday. ##
There have been two reported drownings in separate incidents along the beaches of Sea Isle City this week. The first occurred Monday afternoon when 58 year old Brian Zwaan of Pennsylvania drowned on the 86th Street beach. And on Wednesday, a 74 year old man was knocked over by a large wave and eventually succumbed…
Superior Court Judge Julio Mendez has blocked further construction of Margate’s dune project, for now. Margate obtained an injunction in the project due to severe ponding of water next to million dollar beachfront homes. The state and federal governments have one week to figure out a solution. ##
Former Wildwood High School football star Wesley Hills has been declared academically ineligible and will not be playing for the University of Delaware this season. The Gazette Leader’s Brian Cunniff reports that Hills and one other player will not suit up; Hills was entering his redshirt senior year at Delaware. ##
Wildwood Crest Police have arrested a 35 year old local woman with allegedly taking credit cards and jewelry stolen from a local motel room. Police announced that Kimberly Mcallister allegedly stole the merchandise and used the stolen credit cards at a local convenience store. She was lodged at the County Jail. ##
There has been a schedule change for the Middle Township football team, which kicks off its schedule next month. The Gazette Leader’s Brian Cunniff reports that the Panthers will open the schedule Labor Day weekend at home vs. Steinert, which replaces Pitman on the schedule; Pitman is not fielding a team this year. ##