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Bird Flu Outbreak Leads to Park Closures Across New Jersey
New Jersey health and environmental officials are monitoring a significant surge in bird flu cases, reporting over 16,000 sightings of sick or dead wild birds since early February. The outbreak, which primarily affects Canada geese, has prompted several municipalities to close local parks and issue public health warnings to minimize transmission. While experts maintain that… The post Bird Flu Outbreak Leads to Park Closures Across New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Atlantic County Approves Landfill Expansion Amid Resident Protests
Atlantic County commissioners unanimously approved a five-acre expansion and 40-foot height increase for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority landfill on Tuesday. The move is designed to extend the facility’s lifespan to 2040, though it still requires final approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The decision comes despite a federal lawsuit from nearby… The post Atlantic County Approves Landfill Expansion Amid Resident Protests appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Ocean City Police Move to Interim Substation
Ocean City police officers have officially relocated to a new $6.1 million interim substation at 837 8th Street as of Friday. The department’s former headquarters, a century-old building that once served as a school, is scheduled for demolition this spring. Construction on a permanent, modernized facility is currently underway and is expected to be completed… The post Ocean City Police Move to Interim Substation appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Vineland Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Fatal Convenience Store Shooting
A 35-year-old Vineland man has been sentenced to at least 30 years in state prison for the 2024 murder of Bonnie Hitchens outside a Millville convenience store. Eric Bundy-Johnson pleaded guilty to first-degree murder after confessing to the shooting, which authorities described as a targeted attack stemming from a previous relationship with the victim. The… The post Vineland Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Fatal Convenience Store Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.
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New Jersey Sober-Living Owner Charged with Sexual Assault
Authorities have arrested 53-year-old Brian Leach, owner of Leach’s Sobriety House, following allegations of sexual assault against a resident in one of his Cape May County facilities. Prosecutors allege that Leach utilized his supervisory position and recovery court connections to solicit sexual favors from the victim in exchange for cash. Investigators executed search warrants at… The post New Jersey Sober-Living Owner Charged with Sexual Assault appeared first on Coast News Today.