U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo issued the following statement on the death of long-time New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg: “My wife Tina and I extend our deepest sympathies to Senator Lautenberg’s family, who served New Jersey with distinction and honor. I often looked to partnering with Senator Lautenberg on critical issues for our state, whether…
Ashley Patten, a senior at Wildwood Catholic High School, successfully made it through to the second day of competition at the NCFL Grand National Forensics Tournament in the category of Dramatic Performance. Patten, who has competed at NCFL Grand Nationals for four years, finished the competition ranked 30th overall in Dramatic Performance, the highest ever…
The Borough of Wildwood Crest has entered into a professional services contract with a coastal engineer. Borough Commissioners passed a resolution to authorize a professional services contract with Hatch, Mott, MacDonald for coastal engineering services in conjunction with the new FEMA Advisory Base Flood Elevation maps. The contract is not to exceed $5,000, and will…
One of New Jersey’s U.S. senators passed away on Monday. Frank Lautenberg died at the age of 89. His office said it was “due to complications from viral pneumonia.” Lautenberg was the oldest member of the Senate and had previously announced his retirement from that seat at the end of his term next year. Newark Mayor Cory…
Family, friends and fellow firefighters are mourning the loss of 51 year-old James Holl, acting Brigantine fire chief. Holl, a 27 year veteran of the fire department, passed away suddenly on Sunday. No details were released on the circumstances of his death. Holl was a decorated veteran of the Air Force Reserve, and led the Brigantine fire…
Stockton College has been called in to review the new federal flood maps that will soon be released. Cape May and Atlantic Counties will share the cost of a study by Stockton’s Coastal Research Center to examine the advisory maps released by FEMA and determine if local officials should argue for revisions. The study will…
You’ve heard about Governor Christie’s Democratic challenger, but did you know he faces a Republican foe in Tuesday’s primary election? Seth Grossman, from Somers Point, is on the ballot against the governor on Tuesday. The 64 year-old challenger has positioned himself as a conservative alternative to the popular incumbent, but has struggled to get much publicity.…
On Sunday morning, beach-goers in Wildwood Crest discovered a beached whale. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center was called in to remove the carcass of the 15-foot-long pilot whale that washed up on the shore. Officials from the stranding center said the mammal was underweight and a necropsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
Ocean City could be getting another beach fill project in 2014. Mayor Jay Gillian confirmed during a council meeting last week that the city is on a list of projects that the Army Corp of Engineers are looking at. In the report it calls for the project at the south end of the city as…
Cape May County has always been known as a second home destination and now has even more validation. MarketWatch.com named Ocean City and North Wildwood as the top two vacation home destinations. Because both towns made out so well during Hurricane Sandy it has helped them versus other possible destinations on the list. No other…