A former Margate firefighter and lifeguard won’t be getting his public jobs back after he filed an appeal following his theft of nearly eight dollars worth of goods from a Wawa in 2015. An appeals court has ruled that Ashton Funk’s firing from both jobs is sustained. He lost $78,000 worth of public jobs for…
A developing story in Wildwood Wednesday afternoon as a fire has impacted Schooner Island Marina. Officials say there was one injury; a few boats and a side of a home were damaged in the fire. Additional details are expected later.
On Wednesday, members of the Wildwood Fire Department along with several other communities including the U.S. Coast Guard, assembled at Morey’s Mariner’s Pier for the first day of training for high-angle rope rescue for target hazards. Instruction was given by a firm from Bellmawr, NJ, involving “real-life” scenarios of civilians and workers trapped on stalled…
To no one’s surprise, the Casino Control Commission has awarded the new Hard Rock Casino a license to operate in Atlantic City. The hearing for the casino license lasted three hours and was unanimously approved by the Commission, which is chaired by former Cape May County Sheriff James Plousis.
Cape May County freeholders recognized the Wildwoods’ John Lynch who recently received an honor from President Trump for his selfless public service to his community. The Board honored Lynch for his 4,000 hours of community service that involves his “Lunch with Lynch” foundation. Lynch serves as the Director of Sales and Entertainment for the Wildwoods…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a new bill that allows individuals who are undocumented apply for college assistance. The new law now allows not only for undocumenteds to pay state rates for in-state education, but also qualifies them to get financial help.
The Hard Rock Casino will open its existence in Atlantic City with a bang. The casino announced that both Carrie Underwood and Pit Bull will perform during the opening weekend, on separate dates. Kid Rock, Blake Shelton, and Toby Keith will all perform later this year.
Avalon has earned the top $20,000 grant in the Sustainable Jersey program. Avalon officials attended a check presentation in Edison Tuesday to receive the check that will be used for the creation of a pilot project terrapin turtle nesting area near a Borough marina. It was one of only four $20,000 grants offered by the…
There was an early morning structure fire in the 300 block of Delaware Parkway in Lower Township today. Lower Township Police say the sole occupant of the structure was outside when authorities arrived. The Villas, Erma, and Town Bank fire departments all responded to the blaze, which appears to be accidental in nature.
Tourism and marketing expert Roger Brooks came to Wildwood Tuesday and offered the Wildwoods some compelling advice on how to improve the bottom line. Brooks says the Wildwoods have the most potential of any tourism market he’s visited and believes that the community can do much more to improve its boardwalk and downtown areas. Brooks…