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Cape May County Zoo Welcomes Rescued Eurasian Lynx
The Cape May County Park and Zoo has introduced its newest resident, a five-year-old Eurasian lynx named Leonardo DiCatprio. Leonardo, who was originally rescued after being kept as an illegal pet on Long Island, joined the zoo’s small animals section following the closure of his previous sanctuary. Visitors can now see the lynx daily during… The post Cape May County Zoo Welcomes Rescued Eurasian Lynx appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Wildwood Proposes Overnight Boardwalk Closure to Enhance Public Safety
Wildwood officials are moving forward with a plan to close the city’s boardwalk to the public daily between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. to address concerns over late-night crowds and loitering. The ordinance, which passed its first reading last week, aims to maintain order and public safety following several high-profile incidents involving large gatherings in… The post Wildwood Proposes Overnight Boardwalk Closure to Enhance Public Safety appeared first on Coast News Today.
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New Jersey Woman Indicted in Fatal DUI Crash
An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted a 20-year-old woman on charges of vehicular homicide and assault by automobile following a fatal collision last September. Authorities allege Taniya Deal was driving under the influence of narcotics when she crossed the center line on Tilton Road, striking a pickup truck and killing her passenger, 31-year-old Shayniyah… The post New Jersey Woman Indicted in Fatal DUI Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to 2024 Atlantic City Shootings
A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty on Monday to charges stemming from the August 2024 shooting of two women near the Atlantic City boardwalk. Gregg Page, 35, admitted to aggravated manslaughter and attempted murder after authorities found one victim dead at the scene and another with life-altering head injuries. Two co-defendants also pleaded guilty to hindering… The post Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to 2024 Atlantic City Shootings appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Fatal Shooting Reported at Egg Harbor Township Nursing Home
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday morning at the Excelcare nursing home on Delilah Road. A female employee was killed in what officials describe as an isolated incident, though residents remained safe and were not in direct danger during the lockdown. Police and federal investigators cleared the scene by late morning, and… The post Fatal Shooting Reported at Egg Harbor Township Nursing Home appeared first on Coast News Today.