The Wildwood Beach Patrol rescued four swimmers from a dangerous rip current on Saturday morning, and one victim needed CPR to survive. Four people were caught in a rip current off Spicer Avenue shortly before 10am Saturday and the Beach Patrol grabbed their rescue torpedoes and helped three men and one woman out of the…
The Wildwood Beach Patrol will host the 7th annual “Beach Day” for the 21 Down Organization at Lincoln Avenue and the beach in Wildwood on Monday, July 27 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Over 40 Down Syndrome participants and their families, plus over 30 volunteers, are expected to attend. The central meeting area will…
A unique athletic competition was held Saturday and Sunday on the Wildwood beach at Schellenger Avenue. The Morey’s Pier Beach Sports Weekend was billed as the only multi-event track meet in the country held entirely on the beach. The festival attracted sixty-three boys and girls high school lacrosse teams, 25 field hockey teams, and a variety…
A Wildwood man was given 14 years in jail for his role in cocaine distribution network. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Arthur Hoyle, of Wildwood was given the long prison term for being the leader of a narcotics distribution network. Hoyle was sentenced for first degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substances.…
A star baseball player for Wildwood High School has made his college choice. Senior Chris Mormile has verbally committed to play basketball at Wagner College in New York City, according to a report by the Wildwood Leader. Mormile is a pitcher who won nine games this past season for Wildwood High which advanced to the…
A lawsuit filed by Morey’s Piers against the City of Wildwood has ended with a consent order. The lawsuit was regarding the Open Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act. It began when the Morey Organization and others were questioning the return of BeachGlow to the Wildwood beach, which is an electronic dance music…
Wildwood Beach Patrol has a new layer of protection to keep swimmers and beachgoers safe. The city unveiled what they call “Tower X.” It is a new 20-foot tower that made its debut on July 1. The tower increases sight lines by about 12 to 15 feet, according to city officials. The tower will act…
The Wildwoods were recognized nationally by another publication. Better Homes and Garden Magazine named the Wildwoods top ten in the country as a Family Beach Destination. In the magazine’s July issue, writer Larry Bleiberg stated, “From 1950s mod-style motels to boardwalk custard stands and amusement arcades, this classic Jersey Shore town packs a lot into…
A new Athletic Director has been selected for Wildwood High School and will assume the office this week. The Wildwood Leader reports that 32 year-old Travis LaFerriere was chosen to replace Phil Schaffer, who was recently promoted to principal from the AD position. LaFerriere was approved last week as Wildwood High’s new athletic director and assistant vice…
An early morning shooting on June 29 had led to two arrests. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrests of Wayne Roberts, 21 years old and Alexander Camillo, 20 years old for a shooting that occurred the City of Wildwood. Wildwood Police were initially called for an 18-year-old who was shot on the…