The new preliminary flood maps released by FEMA on Monday for four New Jersey counties show reduced velocity zones and increased flood hazard zones. The V Zones were reduced by 80 percent from the previous maps for Atlantic County and by 45 percent in Ocean County. The velocity zones require homeowners to prepare their homes…
New Jersey has received a $51 million public assistance grant from FEMA to remove debris from waterways at the shore. The funding will be used to pay contractors to load, haul and dispose of Hurricane Sandy debris throughout the state’s waterways. The state Department of Environmental Protection states they have so far cleared 85 percent…
On Monday 31 year-old Alberto Martinez was found guilty of murder in the death of 19 year-old Vincent DeSario in May of 2010. Superior Court Judge Patricia Wild announced her decision, after presiding over the trial of Martinez, who brutally struck his victim in the head with a baseball bat after he thought he was…
The National Marbles Tournament began Monday morning in Wildwood with two local 11 year-old competitors. India McClendon and William Portalatin are the first New Jersey residents to compete in the national tournament since 2001. Both Wildwood youngsters won their first games and joined 50 other competitors for the 90th tournament. The first national tournament was…
The Stone Harbor Farmers Market will open for the 2013 Summer Season Sunday June 23rd. The market opens each Sunday at 8 AM and closes at 12:30 PM. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, seafood and baked goods are all available. The Market is located in the Water Tower Parking Lot located on 95th Street between Second…
Cape May County businesses can benefit from a free customer service training workshop to be held at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Tuesday morning. The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation to offer the free seminar, which focuses on defining customer service and applying customer service…
Three were injured and two listed in critical condition following an accident in Vineland. Alexander Kirkland and Tashia Moss, both of Bridgeton were listed in critical condition at an area hospital. The accident took place on Mays Landing Road on Sunday morning. A vehicle hit a utility pole causing the injuries. A third passenger, Sydney…
Soon it may be important for teachers to be at least “B” students. The state is looking at increasing the requirements to become a teacher by obtaining a 3.0 GPA in school. The current requirement is 2.75 GPA. Teachers would have to show the 3.0 average before they are able to get certified in the…
At least this man will be known for something. State officials announced before the weekend sentencing in the largest indoor marijuana growing operation take down in the state history. Tuan Ahn Dang, 39, formerly of Port Monmouth, was sentenced to 20 years in state prison, including 10 years of parole ineligibility. Dang admitted that he…
The next major beach concert is coming to Wildwood. A press conference is scheduled for Thursday to announce the details of the concert. Representatives from 106.3 WJSE, the Philadelphia Soul, GWTIDA, and the City of Wildwood will be in attendance for the press conference. Last year, Wildwood made news with the Kenny Chesney concert that…