🌱 What the new lawsuit alleges about a Wildwood police truck beach incident
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In today's newsletter:
- What the new lawsuit alleges about a Wildwood police truck beach incident
- How North Wildwood’s former mayor just gained major countywide power
- See where Wildwood baseball ranks among New Jersey’s top-scoring teams
Also on today's calendar: Cape May Renaissance Faire and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, temps: high: 60, low: 54.
- Sunday: Cloudy with showers; windy, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Philadelphia woman sues Wildwood after beach truck injuries (wobm.com) — A Philadelphia woman has filed a lawsuit against Wildwood and its police department, alleging she was run over and pinned by a Wildwood Police pickup on the beach in August 2024. Court filings describe serious long-term injuries and trauma for both her and her child, and claim negligence and misconduct by the officer and department. The suit seeks damages for medical costs, insurance expenses, and pain and suffering. 
2. County Commissioners appoint Rosenello to board ‣ Ocean City Sentinel (ocnjsentinel.com) — Longtime North Wildwood public official Patrick Rosenello has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Cape May County Board of Commissioners while he continues his campaign for a full term this November. A Wildwood Catholic graduate and former North Wildwood mayor, he’ll oversee key county departments including the Prosecutor’s Office, schools, and consumer affairs through the end of 2026.
3. Baseball team stat leaders for April 16 (nj.com subscription) — Wildwood High’s baseball team is off to a strong start, ranking among New Jersey’s leaders in total runs scored and boasting a +47 run differential through April 15. The statewide stat rundown shows how Wildwood stacks up against bigger programs and highlights several Cape May County and South Jersey schools putting up impressive numbers early in the season.
4. Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- April 16, 2026 (onthewater.com) — Anglers in Wildwood’s offshore waters are seeing excellent tog action on nearby reef sites, with white crabs producing plenty of keeper fish. A broader South Jersey report notes improving striped bass and drum bites from Toms River down through Cape May, plus strong weekend prospects for wreck and reef togging if you’re heading out from the Wildwood area.
📸 Around Wildwood
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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11th Annual Autism Awareness Walk
Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Jerri Smith
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 , 109 West 1st Avenue , North Wildwood
1:00 pm -
Camille Peruto Music: Dogtooth Bar & Grill
Dogtooth Bar & Grill , 100 E Taylor Ave , Wildwood
7:00 pm -
Shakey Jake
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 , 109 West 1st Avenue , North Wildwood
3:00 pm -
Jerri Smith
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 , 109 West 1st Avenue , North Wildwood
1:00 pm -
Good Fellows
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 , 109 West 1st Avenue , North Wildwood
6:00 pm -
We Like Ike
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896 , 109 West 1st Avenue , North Wildwood
3:00 pm -
Cape May Renaissance Faire
Cape May County 4-H Foundation , 355 Court House South Dennis Rd , Middle Township
11:00 am -
Hickstown Road
Wildwood's Honky Tonk Saloon , 3800 Boardwalk , Wildwood
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Saturday May 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Messy Masterpieces
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
10:00 am -
Lo-Fi Hangout
Cape May Court House - Teen Area
3:00 pm -
Megan Knight
The Reeds at Shelter Haven , 9601 3rd Ave , Stone Harbor
6:00 pm -
Joe Napoli: Solo guitar at The Cricket Club
The Cricket Club , 106 Decatur St , Cape May
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- KEY CONCEPT - 90/10
Key Concept – The 90/10 Principle - A mindset concept that highlights how reactions shape outcomes more than the events themselves. This concept is… (Nextdoor Wildwood Crest) - This lovely gentleman likes to walk his dog around Cardinal and not clean up after her.
Please be a responsible pet owner and clean up your dogs mess. (Nextdoor Wildwood Crest)
- Delaware North posted a job opening for Kitchen Utility Worker, Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04590) - 4800 New Jersey Ave. in Wildwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wildwood here.
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