John “Bud” Johnson, the 78-year-old chief of the Wildwood Crest beach patrol, is facing multiple charges including careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash involving injury after allegedly striking a pedestrian on the beach with his official vehicle on July 10. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries, and while city officials confirm administrative action…
The Wildwoods have secured the number one spot on USA TODAY’s list of the top 10 best beaches in New Jersey following a recent public vote. The publication highlighted the area’s massive stretch of sand, which reaches up to 500 yards wide, as well as its convenient beach taxi service and vibrant boardwalk atmosphere. Other…
Wildwood Crest officials announced that the borough will not purchase additional beach storage boxes this summer as rising municipal costs for utilities, labor, and insurance tighten the local budget. While the popular rental program generates significant revenue, the current shortage has led the borough to prioritize residents over out-of-town applicants on the growing waitlist. Mayor…
Officials in Cape May County are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found yesterday on East Atlanta Avenue in Wildwood Crest. The Prosecutor’s Office and local police are conducting a joint investigation involving forensic analysis and witness interviews, though they have emphasized there is no known threat to the public. The identities…
The borough of Wildwood Crest is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of a 21-year-old man who drowned in a rip current in 2023. The town argues it has legal immunity regarding natural ocean hazards and that the family’s initial legal claim was filed past the deadline. The family’s lawsuit…
The family of a 21-year-old man who drowned in a Wildwood Crest rip current two years ago is suing the borough and its beach patrol for negligence. The lawsuit alleges that lifeguards failed to warn beachgoers of the hazardous conditions by not using red flags or having adequate staffing. The family is seeking damages, arguing…
More than 100 young sailors aged 9 to 18 will participate in the Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association’s South Jersey Summer Series Regatta on June 26 at Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest. Hosted by the Greater Wildwood Yacht Club, the competition will feature participants from various sailing clubs across southern and coastal New Jersey. Spectators are…
A judge issued a temporary restraining order, preventing Wildwood Crest from withdrawing from the $54 million beach replenishment project after North Wildwood sought legal action. The dispute arose because Wildwood Crest opposed the project, citing concerns about beach space and safety, while North Wildwood and Lower Township reaffirmed their commitment. The project, involving a 16-foot…
A $54 million federal beach replenishment project for multiple Jersey Shore towns is at risk of cancellation due to disagreements among local mayors over potential impacts on beach access, views, and event space. Despite North Wildwood’s urgent need for erosion relief, mayors in Wildwood and Wildwood Crest are concerned about the project’s effects on their…
On Wednesday February 12 in Wildwood Crest, officers responded to a residence on Cresse Avenue with reports of a gunshot victim. The 63 year old gunman, Carmine Neri of Wildwood Crest, was taken into custody. Police discovered Joseph Falciani lying on his back at the top of a staircase with a gunshot wound, he was…