Wildwood News Notes
Beach replenishment project set
Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 22, 2013 03:53 pm
A dredge could be seen in Hereford Inlet this week off of the beach near Spruce Avenue.
The city’s beach replenishment project is set to begin soon, as its north end beaches lost 150,000 cubic yards of sand after Hurricane Sandy.
Thousands walk to fight diabetes
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 04:15 pm Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 22, 2013 03:00 pm
WILDWOOD- More than 3,000 people hit the Wildwoods Boardwalk Saturday morning in support of 29 million Americans with Type 1 diabetes.
The 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes raised $119,000, well above the initial goal of $65,000, said Michael Block, co-chairman of the South Jersey Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. A final tally could more than double the projected goal.
Here comes the Gov
Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am
WILDWOOD- Gov. Chris Christie will be touring the boardwalk around 3 p.m. Saturday, local tourism officials said.
In a release, officials said Christie is touring the boardwalk “to see first-hand and to show everyone else that the Wildwood Boardwalk is ready for the summer.”
Honor Roll Field Trip
Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am
Students who made “renaissance” at Wildwood High were rewarded with a trip to the Grounds for Sculpture in near Trenton. To make renaissance, students had to earn high grades, along with no more than three lates or absences per quarter and no discipline referrals.
Parking meters are on
Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am
WILDWOOD- The city began enforcing parking meters May 15. The fee to park at a meter is 25 cents per seven-and-a-half minutes of parking time.
Outdoor fitness launches this weekend
Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am
WILDWOOD CREST- The borough’s recreation department’s outdoor fitness program is set to begin Memorial Day Weekend.
Beginning May 25, outdoor Zumba classes will be held every Saturday 8:30 a.m. at Centennial Park, located at Fern Road and Ocean Avenue. Saturday Zumba classes will be held through Sept. 28.
Boat safety check offered
Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:45 am
WILDWOOD- Flotilla 83 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will sponsor a vessel safety examination and open house on Saturday, May 25, at Schooner Island Marina.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. certified vessel safety examiners will check boats for required safety items.
Fire department receives federal grant
Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:00 am
NORTH WILDWOOD- The North Wildwood Fire Department will be receiving a $110,480 grant for a new air compressor, the department announced.
The grant is known as an “Assistance to Firefighters” grant. Last year, Fire Chief Jeffery Cole initiated the application process, and last week word came from U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez’s office that the department would be receiving the award.
Veteran groups plan to mark Memorial Day
Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 21, 2013 09:43 am
WILDWOOD- The local chapters of the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America are hosting the annual Memorial Day service 11 a.m. May 27.
Retired Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Pierson will be the guest speaker for the event, which will be held at the American Legion Post on Roberts and Atlantic Avenues.
Wildwood, North Wildwood to get grants
Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am
TRENTON — The Christie Administration announced April 29 that it was awarding 406 local aid grants totaling $86.5 million to municipalities.
North Wildwood and Wildwood are both set to receive local aid grants through the municipal aid program.
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- MTV’s ‘True Life’ turned down in Wildwood
- North Wildwood man faces drug charges
- Wildwood commissioners: Put a shirt on and pull your pants up
- Quotes of the Week> May 23
- Crest’s diamond to shine after project
- Big plans for Crest library
- North Wildwood approves $3M land purchase
- Yecco to retire from Crest
- Field trip for 4-H group
- Wildwood High School Senior car wash
Opinion
- Bike paths good for everybody
- Students weigh in on what make school special
- Thanks so much for the memories
- Stop holding back Wildwood progress
- Commentary > Be careful on beach fee vote
- OPRA requests create transparency, not turmoil
- Praise for Byron’s work
- Poverty only a problem if seasonal workers stay put
- Thanks for support of military kids
- Gratitude for kindness to late father
Business
- New attraction at Splash Zone
- Funds to help Cape Assist program
- Convention center wins economic impact award
- Crest Savings supports Italian Fest
- Beach boxes are a leading cash cow
- Wildwood’s only theater for sale
- Mid-week holiday makes predictions difficult
- Anderson joins RE/MAX of North Wildwood
- New bike shop is riding high
- Kerrigan marks five years as RE/MAX broker
Sports
- Scoring milestones for LCMR lacrosse pair
- Middle golfers finish 3rd straight unbeaten season
- Schwartz makes Middle's lone hit count in playoff win over LCM
- COLUMN >> The athletes who establish the standards
- Ocean City youth football registration begins on Monday
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- Brigantine, Linwood play OCYAA Sunday
- OCHS alumni notebook
- OCHS girls clinch CAL lacrosse tie with victory over MRHS
- Raider spring sports roundup, edition of May 15, 2013






