Ophelia brought heavy rain, strong winds and huge waves to the Jersey shore Saturday. Sunday saw the storm taper off, just in time to celebrate the last day of the Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood.
"It’s hard because I know the business owners, especially down here with the bars and restaurants. They wait all year. It’s their biggest weekend," Captain Cole explained. "Sometimes Mother Nature has other plans."
Saturday was a washout for vendors, but Jay Pross, of Art History 101, says Friday and Sunday’s turnout made up for it.
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