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Ventnor city officials announced Monday that a significant portion of the historic boardwalk has been successfully rebuilt in time for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The $7.1 million project, funded by the New Jersey Boardwalk Preservation Fund, included a total reconstruction of the structure, pavilions, and lighting between Suffolk and Cambridge Avenues. A special ribbon-cutting… The post Ventnor Boardwalk Reopens Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 34-year-old Absecon man was killed late Friday night after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Black Horse Pike and Lyons Court. Authorities say the driver remained at the scene and no charges have been issued as the Pleasantville Police Department continues its investigation. The collision, which occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m.,… The post Pedestrian Fatality Under Investigation in Pleasantville appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 46-year-old Vineland man was arrested Thursday morning following a physical altercation at a Wawa on East Broad Street in Bridgeton. Police report the suspect allegedly poured sugar on a customer and an employee before striking both women with the container during a dispute. While the man faces charges including aggravated assault and possession of… The post Man Arrested After Sugar Container Assault at Bridgeton Wawa appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two private contractors were flown to a Philadelphia burn center Monday morning after sustaining electrical injuries at a home on Somerset Lane. Officials report that one worker’s metal ladder contacted power lines, while the second individual was injured while attempting to assist their colleague. Both men were airlifted to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for treatment… The post Two Contractors Hospitalized After Electrical Accident in Ocean City appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township officials are moving forward with plans to introduce paid parking in the Diamond Beach section of Five Mile Island just in time for the 2026 summer season. The new policy, which utilizes the ParkMobile app for approximately 160 spots, aims to manage heavy summer congestion and generate an estimated $175,000 in annual revenue.… The post Lower Township to Implement Paid Parking in Diamond Beach Despite Local Pushback appeared first on Coast News Today.