Water rates are going up in Wildwood. The Wildwood Leader reports that the City Commission approved a new water rate structure last week that will increase rates by 7.3 percent over a four year period. City leaders say there will be major infrastructure improvements in Wildwood, and the revenue will finance those projects.
The operator of a Wildwood boardwalk game of chance admits that he handed out phony sports jerseys as prizes. 30 year old Evan Strothers of Egg Harbor Township admitted to federal authorities that he and his brother bought 17,000 fake jerseys and offered them as prizes on the boardwalk. The Strothers brothers have to hand…
The Wildwood Leader reports that Wildwood High School is making changes to its grading scale and tracking system. A public meeting was held Tuesday evening to discuss the change from a four track system to a three track system. Principal Phil Schaffer said the new plan will enable the school to offer more electives to…
Two boats were damaged at the Shawcrest Marina in Middle Township. WPVI reports this morning that the fire broke out around 3am today in a shed and spread to two boats; they suffered extensive damage. So far no word as to what started the fire.
Morey’s Piers has officially announced its opening day of Easter weekend. The pier will be open on Saturday March 26 and Sunday March 27. The company will also begin its Spring Sale on March 14. Available online starting March 14 through April 1, the annual Spring Sale offers savings up to 35% for a season…
Two Wildwood residents have been charged in connection with a food stamp fraud operation. Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor announced that 62 year old Jose Ramos and 49 year old Cloefe Jiminez were charged with the crime. Ramos allegedly used Jiminez to cash in his food stamps for money; they would split the loot.…
A burglary suspect wanted by Lower Township Police was apprehended by Wildwood Police. On Saturday, Alex Garcia Gonzalez was arrested for a burglary that was report out of the 1000 block of the Rio Grande Ave. in Shawcrest. Gonzalez was found in the area of the George Redding Bridge. He was charged with burglary and…
A man who threatened his ex-girlfriend and broke her windshield has been arrested by Egg Harbor Township Police. Authorities say that Hakim Clark was also wanted out of Wildwood for attempted murder, weapons offenses, and other warrants in other jurisdictions. The incident took place early Tuesday morning. He was charged in this most recent police…
Water rates are going up slightly each of the next four years in Wldwood. The Wildwood Leader reports that the City Commission plans a 7.3 percent increase over the next four years in water rates. The average household will pay just over $20 additional per year as part of the rate increase. A public…
The Wildwoods Convention Center is among the best in the nation. SportsEvents Media Group announced that the Wildwoods Convention Center was named a Readers Choice Award winner. The SportsEvents magazine helps sports events planners produce sporting events throughout the nation. “The City of Wildwood is thrilled that the Convention Center was once again recognized as…