• Martinez found guilty of murder
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    The prayer card of Vincent DeSario, which family members have worn around their neck throughout the trial.

    CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Alberto Martinez was found guilty Monday morning of the murder of Vincent DeSario, whom he struck in the head with a wooden baseball bat in 2010.

    The decision came after a four-day bench trial, during which Martinez’s lawyer, public defender Stephen Patrick, attempted to show that Martinez was insane.

    “A guilty verdict is satisfying,” DeSario’s father,…

  • Free beach concert in Wildwood to be announced
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    Photo by Christie Rotondo/ Kenny Chesney brought 25,000 to Wildwood last year, will this year's free concert match that?WILDWOOD- Officials announced that there will be another free concert on the beach in Wildwood come August, but were hush-hush about who would be playing.

    In a press release Friday, the Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement and Development Authority said there will be a press conference 11 a.m. June 20 to announce the date and lineup.

  • VIDEO: Wildwood Commissioners unanimous for ‘baggy pants’ ordinance
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    WILDWOOD—Come July, boardwalk-goers will be expected to don shoes and a shirt, as well as pull up their pants while on the ‘walk.

    City Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday night that had gained national attention for essentially creating a dress code on the boardwalk, in the name of “common decency.”

  • Wildwood’s collected history on display
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    Photo by Christie Rotondo/ Ann Vinci, center, poses with Chris White, a museum volunteer, and Kathy Boyer Maher, George F. Boyer’s daughter, in front of some of the museum’s many photographs. Museum celebrates 50 years

    WILDWOOD – As Kathy Boyer Maher stands among old restaurant signs, cars from amusement park rides, and maps of Wildwood, she points out the one item that started her…

  • Wildwood mini-golf projects bolster family-friendly image
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    Photo by Christie Rotondo/ Work began on the new mini-golf course on Rio Grande earlier this week. WILDWOOD- Mini-golf and shore towns normally go together like boardwalk fries and vinegar, or a Lime Ricky and a hot summer day.

    In Wildwood however, many of the mini-golf courses had faded away over the years. Adventure Golf became home to a Walgreens and Sunset Bay’s course in North Wildwood is now Coconut Cove.

    This summer, that’s going to change.

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Psychiatrist: Killer knew what he was doing

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Last Updated on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 04:15 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Tuesday, June 11, 2013 04:12 pm

Defense rests in Martinez trial, decision due Monday

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — A psychiatrist who had originally diagnosed Alberto Martinez as a schizophrenic who suffered from delusions testified Tuesday that when he hit Vincent DeSario with a baseball bat, he was competent.

“At the time it now appears that he knew what he was doing,” Dr. Carla Rodgers, a psychiatrist who examined Martinez in 2011, testified Tuesday.

There seems to be no doubt of the facts of the case, with even Martinez’s court-appointed public defender acknowledging in court on Tuesday that the prosecution had proven he struck the fatal blow.

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Scholarship fund supports local students

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Written by Staff Reports Sunday, June 09, 2013 05:31 am

 WILDWOOD- The Greater Wildwood Scholarship Fund program has given $93,500 to students in the Wildwoods.

Wildwood Catholic students Grace Lederer, Ryan Malinowski, Mackensey Mancini, Jake Martin, and Jordon Montgomery received awards from the fund.

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Bakery opening celebrated

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Written by Staff Reports Sunday, June 09, 2013 12:00 am

Jodie DiEduardo, Councilwoman Kelly Ann Tolemeo, Geoff Manion (store manager), Matthew Benigno (store owner), little Matthew Benigno, Joseph Martella, Christina Benigno, and Gioecchino Benigno stand with Mayor Bill Henfey and during the ribbon cutting. Jodie DiEduardo, Councilwoman Kelly Ann Tolemeo, Geoff Manion (store manager), Matthew Benigno (store owner), little Matthew Benigno, Joseph Martella, Christina Benigno, and Gioecchino Benigno stand with Mayor Bill Henfey and during the ribbon cutting.

NORTH WILDWOOD- The city celebrated the grand opening of Potito’s bakery on 17th and Central Avenues May 27.

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Quotes of the Week> June 8

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Written by Staff Reports Saturday, June 08, 2013 08:00 am

“The Constitution still leaves some opportunity for people to be foolish if they so desire. Sometimes, a little folly saves us from more serious trouble.”
— Court opinion on the illegality of an ordinance banning bathing suits from the streets of Yonkers in 1937.  

“It’s very expensive to eat well, sadly. We are constantly looking for ways to show children how to eat better.”
— John Kummings, principal of Glenwood Elementary, on teaching children nutrition.

“I’ve always said that people need something to do other than the boardwalk.”
— Wildwood Commissioner Pete Byron on Island Miniature Golf coming to New Jersey Avenue.

   

Bed and breakfast to help Love of Linda

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Written by Staff Reports Saturday, June 08, 2013 07:27 am

 NORTH WILDWOOD- In celebration of the bed and breakfast’s 10th anniversary, Summer Nites is hosting an open house, the cost of which will be donated to a local charity.

Summer Nites has teamed up with the Love of Linda Cancer Fund to honor the bed and breakfast’s anniversary, while giving back to the community. The open house is set for June 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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North Wildwood announces protected beaches

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Written by Staff Reports Saturday, June 08, 2013 05:27 am

 NORTH WILDWOOD- The city’s beach patrol has announced that the only current surfing beach location is at Second Street.

The 12th Street beach is closed temporarily until the beach replenishment project is finished.

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FEMA helps clean up back bay

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Written by Staff Reports Saturday, June 08, 2013 02:22 am

WEST WILDWOOD- The borough’s back- bay beach was filled with several tons of reeds and broken docks that had washed up after Hurricane Sandy.

Now, FEMA has restored the back-bay beaches to a “pristine” condition, according to the borough.

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Beaches in the Wildwoods top poll

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Written by Staff Reports Saturday, June 08, 2013 12:00 am

 WILDWOOD- NJ.com recently announced the Wildwoods as the winner of their Best of the Shore: Favorite Beach contest, as selected by its readers.

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