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Administration Halts Offshore Wind Projects Over Security Concerns
The Department of the Interior has ordered an immediate stop to all large-scale offshore wind construction, citing classified national security risks related to radar interference. Reports from the Department of War suggest the massive turbines can obscure moving targets and create false readings, affecting five major projects across the East Coast. While federal officials emphasize… The post Administration Halts Offshore Wind Projects Over Security Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Coast Guard Evacuates Fisherman Near Cape May
The U.S. Coast Guard medically evacuated a 39-year-old fisherman suffering from stroke-like symptoms approximately 70 miles off the coast on Saturday morning. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Atlantic City hoisted the man from the fishing vessel Ocean Prowler amid five-foot seas and choppy winds. The patient was flown to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for… The post Coast Guard Evacuates Fisherman Near Cape May appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Ocean City Mayor Facing Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wonderland Pier Debt
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian is the subject of a lawsuit filed in August alleging unpaid debts totaling nearly $600,000 tied to the now-closed Wonderland Pier. The suit, which also names hotel developer Eustace Mita, seeks to redirect consulting payments intended for Gillian to satisfy a judgment from a previous loan default. Mita, who purchased… The post Ocean City Mayor Facing Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wonderland Pier Debt appeared first on Coast News Today.
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State Grants Target Cellphone Use in Local Schools
Ocean City, Egg Harbor Township, Pleasantville, and Absecon school districts are among the first recipients of state grants aimed at strictly prohibiting cellphone use during the school day. These Atlantic and Cape May County schools will use the funds to purchase secure storage systems and train staff on enforcing new “bell-to-bell” device bans for students… The post State Grants Target Cellphone Use in Local Schools appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Police Search for Suspect in Northfield Attempted Bank Robbery
Northfield police are searching for a man who attempted to rob the TD Bank on Tilton Road Friday afternoon around 1 p.m. Authorities say the suspect, described as a tall, thin man wearing a black medical mask, handed a teller a note but fled in a dark sedan without taking any cash. Anyone with information… The post Police Search for Suspect in Northfield Attempted Bank Robbery appeared first on Coast News Today.