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Atlantic County Schedules Public Hearings for Nursing Home Sale
Atlantic County has scheduled two public hearings in June regarding the proposed auction of the Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with a minimum starting bid of $180 million. County Executive Dennis Levinson cited rising operating costs and staffing shortages as the primary drivers for the sale of the 180-bed facility. Officials state that the sale… The post Atlantic County Schedules Public Hearings for Nursing Home Sale appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Escaped Wallaby Captured in Cape May County Neighborhood
A two-year-old wallaby named Cletus is back in custody after escaping his enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight. Authorities from the Sheriff’s Office and zoo staff located the marsupial Tuesday morning in a residential area near Sandcastle Drive. This incident marks the second wallaby escape in New Jersey within the past… The post Escaped Wallaby Captured in Cape May County Neighborhood appeared first on Coast News Today.
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New Jersey Producer Proposes $123 Million Film Studio in Egg Harbor City
Local filmmaker Jonathan Sachar is seeking final approval to transform an 80-acre former industrial site into Atlantic Motion Pictures Studios along the Egg Harbor City–Mullica Township border. The $123 million project is expected to create up to 100 jobs and is supported by a $1 million state grant, though construction remains pending approval from the… The post New Jersey Producer Proposes $123 Million Film Studio in Egg Harbor City appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Cape May County Zoo Mourns Loss of Longtime River Otter
The Cape May County Zoo announced the passing of Mork, a 17-year-old North American River Otter who had been a resident of the facility since 2013. Veterinary staff determined that Mork suffered a seizure-like episode caused by an enlarged heart, and he passed away peacefully despite medical intervention. Zoo officials remembered the otter for his… The post Cape May County Zoo Mourns Loss of Longtime River Otter appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Breeze Airways Expands Atlantic City Service Following Spirit Shutdown
Breeze Airways has announced four new routes from Atlantic City International Airport just hours after Spirit Airlines ceased all operations. Starting July 3, the low-cost carrier will begin daily nonstop service to Orlando, with additional routes to Myrtle Beach, Fort Myers, and West Palm Beach launching later this year. The expansion aims to fill the… The post Breeze Airways Expands Atlantic City Service Following Spirit Shutdown appeared first on Coast News Today.