A congressional hearing was held in Wildwood Monday to discuss the balance of interests between the commercial fishing industry and wind energy. Congressman Jeff Van Drew called for the hearing to be held in Wildwood so fishermen could be heard. Some testified at the hearing that the proposed wind farms are where they fish, and…
Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Bob Andrzejczak will be among lawmakers on the Wildwood boardwalk Tuesday. They are holding a press conference to urge Governor Phil Murphy to restore funding to Wildwood to rebuild its famous boardwalk. In August, Murphy vetoed a bill that would have provided annual funding through 2033 to help with…
A total of 18 people were taken to medical facilities in the weekend deck collapse in Wildwood. Fire Chief Daniel Spiegel announced that at least one victim was airlifted to the Atlantic City Medical Center’s Trauma Unit-City Division. Several others transported themselves to medical facilities in their own personal vehicles. The city’s fire department and…
Narcotics and a gun were found during a traffic stop in Wildwood Thursday night. City police announced the arrest of 34 year old Denis Daehling of Rio Grande who had cocaine, heroin, pot, and meth in her possession. A 17 year old from Somers Point was in the vehicle at the time of the arrest;…
Over 20 people suffered injuries in a deck collapse in Wildwood Saturday night. Two decks collapsed on a building, pinning people under the rubble. Some of the victims were from the Branchville Fire Department in Sussex County; most of those injuries were bumps and bruises. The collapse occurred at a building on Baker Avenue during…
Rock and roller Eddie Money died this morning at the age of 70. Money appeared in Wildwood two years ago at the Roar to the Shore motorcycle convention. Money suffered from cancer and recently suspended treatment for the illness. He is best known for hits including “Take Me Home Tonight”, and “I Think I’m in…
The annual firemen’s weekend has arrived in the Wildwoods. Among the events scheduled for the weekend include an American Red Cross blood drive to be held Friday at the Convention Center starting at 8am, and of course the large firemen’s parade on New Jersey Avenue Saturday scheduled to being at 2pm.
A huge honor for the Morey Organization this week. Amusement Today magazine named Morey’s Piers the 2019 Park of the Year. The magazine says the piers help define Wildwood and offer a variety of rides and experiences.
Congressman Jeff Van Drew will be bringing a House subcommittee hearing to Wildwood on September 16th. The hearing will be held at the Wildwoods Convention Center and will discuss the conflict between offshore wind energy and the rights of fishermen. The hearing begins at 10am.
Wildwood Police announced over two dozen arrests were made during the annual Roar to the Shore weekend. This year’s motorcycle event drew the interest of city police along with other participating law enforcement agencies. The arrests involved everything from simple assault to drug possession to drunk driving.