🌱 Multi-agency search off Wildwood beach continues for missing 14-year-old swimmer
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In today's newsletter:
- Multi-agency search off Wildwood beach continues for missing 14-year-old swimmer
- Multiple swimmers rescued, teen still missing off Wildwood beach.
- Which Simpsons star is rocking a Springsteen tribute on Wildwood beach?
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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 14-Year-Old Remains Unaccounted for After Ocean Rescue Effort at New Jersey Shore (ntd.com) — Emergency crews are still searching off Wildwood near Schellenger Avenue for a 14-year-old boy who vanished in rough surf Monday, despite rescuing three other swimmers. Multiple local departments, North Wildwood agencies, and state and federal teams are using boats and helicopters as they continue efforts, while the teen’s school community receives counseling and awaits updates. 
2. 14-year-old boy goes missing in ocean in New Jersey, search ongoing: Police (ksro.com) — Emergency crews in Wildwood are still searching for a 14-year-old boy who went missing in rough ocean conditions Monday afternoon, after rescuers pulled three other swimmers from the surf. Local police, firefighters, lifeguards, the Coast Guard, and state police are all involved as the search continues off the Wildwood shore.
3. Hank Azaria of The Simpsons Is Coming to Sing in Wildwood This Summer (wildwoodvideoarchive.com) — Hank Azaria is bringing his Bruce Springsteen tribute band to the Barefoot Country Music Fest on Wildwood’s beach June 20, part of a four-day festival running June 18–21. With headliners like Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, and Jelly Roll, the event is expected to pack the Wildwoods and give local businesses a big early-summer boost.
4. N.J. Baseball: Cape-Atlantic League division all-stars, 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Cape-Atlantic League baseball coaches have named their 2026 all-star teams, with several Cape May County programs represented, including Wildwood Catholic standouts Nick Antonicello and Ashe O’Donnell. The lists highlight first-team and honorable-mention players across the American, National, and United divisions, showcasing top high school talent from around South Jersey.
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