• Boardwalk youth skeptical of pants ordinance
    Wildwood Leader

    WILDWOOD- Even though the saggy pants ban isn’t set to go into effect until July, many young people on the city’s boardwalk think the rule cramps their style- or at least their rights.

    “Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right,” Brandy Love, a 21-year-old from Cape May Court House said. She works at a T-shirt shop on the ‘walk, and said she sees saggy pants all the time.

    “Personally, I don’t really like it,” she said. “You may look kind of sloppy, but if that’s your thing, then rock it.”

  • Fox tapped for Wildwood administrator
    Wildwood Leader

    WILDWOOD- Chris Fox, the current mayor of West Wildwood, has been appointed Wildwood’s interim municipal administrator.

    The appointment comes after City Clerk Chris Wood announced his plan to resign as administrator earlier this month.

    In a resolution dated June 17, commissioners agreed to pay Fox $40,000 for his term as administrator, which is set to begin Tuesday.

  • Martinez found guilty of murder
    Wildwood Leader

    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
    Wildwood Leader

    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
    Wildwood Leader

    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.”

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Local officials meet Obama during visit

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Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:00 am

President Obama and Gov. Christie toured Asbury Park and Point Pleasant Tuesday. Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano, as well as other local officials, were in attendance. President Obama and Gov. Christie toured Asbury Park and Point Pleasant Tuesday. Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano, as well as other local officials, were in attendance.

ASBURY PARK — President Barack Obama toured Asbury Park and Point Pleasant with Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday, reiterating that despite Hurricane Sandy, the Jersey Shore is stronger than the storm.

Among those on the Asbury Park boardwalk to meet Obama was Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano, West Wildwood Mayor Chris Fox, and County Freeholder Gerry Thornton, among other Cape May County officials.

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Public works called ‘unsung heroes’

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Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:00 am

NORTH WILDWOOD -- During City Council’s May 21 meeting, Mayor Bill Henfey honored public works superintendent Harry Wozunk, in accordance with National Public Works week.

The proclamation stated that “This week seeks to enhance the awareness and prestige of the often unsung heroes of our society—the professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication”

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Boardwalk dress code is overdue

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Written by Opinion Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:00 am

To the editor,

I read the article about proper attire on the Wildwood boardwalk. I think it's a great idea and long overdue. I remember, back in the day, when you couldn't even come up from the beach to get something to eat without shoes and a shirt.  That's how it should still be…what happened to that rule?

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Wildwood needs to be family friendly

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Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:00 am

To the editor,

I think this new ordinance about attire on the boardwalk is awesome. I am a seasonal renter in North Wildwood and I am appalled at the way some people dress on the boardwalk. It's pretty sad when you have to make excuses to your children on why a person chooses to look like a streetwalker.

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New Jersey kid was once proclaimed marbles king

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Written by Opinion Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:00 am

To the editor,

I enjoyed reading your article on the marbles tournament and want to commend the Wildwood School District for encouraging kids to participate in the upcoming National Marbles Tournament.

Although, as was stated in the story, there has never been a New Jersey (or Wildwood) National Marbles Champion, it was a New Jersey kid and his well-known mentor who first fueled the inspiration for creating the national tournament.

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Writer’s outrage misplaced, out of date

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Written by Opinion Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:00 am

To the editor:

Letter writer William Murphy's collective writings suffer from one-way outrage, especially when he considers Bush actions as important topics of the day.  Forget that Clinton ignoring Osama bin Laden and stripping security agencies led to 9/11.  Forget that Obama owes all his gratitude for capturing bin Laden to Seal Team 6 and Bush's interrogations.  Murphy says Bush missed one briefing.  Maybe.  How about 200-plus security requests in Benghazi Obama ignored?  No one's "giving" 5-year-olds guns except in Murphy's world, but the justice department ran guns to drug lords and Islamic militants.  Silence from Murphy. 

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MTV’s ‘True Life’ turned down in Wildwood

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:31 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:00 am

Producer plans to film this weekend where they can 

WILDWOOD- An episode of MTV’s “True Life” is set to film in Wildwood over Memorial Day weekend, the documentary’s producer said.

But on May 22, commissioners refused to grant the company, Triple Threat Television, a permit to shoot - saying they were concerned the documentary would show the island in a bad light.

“I only see negative coming from this,” Mayor Ernie Troiano said.

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PHOTOS: Up and ready

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:30 pm Written by Christie Rotondo Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:00 am

Photo by Christie Rotondo/Local officials and celebrities turned the key to unlock the beach, marking the start of summer 2013. Photo by Christie Rotondo/Local officials and celebrities turned the key to unlock the beach, marking the start of summer 2013.

High-flying kites mark unlocking ceremony

WILDWOOD--Local, county, and state officials braved strong winds and chilly temperatures to “unlock” Wildwood’s beach May 23. In conjunction with the 28th annual international kite festival, officials and local celebrities marked the unofficial start of the 2013 season.

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