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Ocean City’s Wonderland Pier Ferris Wheel Slated for Demolition
One of Ocean City’s most recognizable landmarks is slated for demolition after years of ocean exposure left the ride unsalvageable. Property owner Eustace Mita originally planned to incorporate the former Wonderland Pier Ferris wheel into a proposed $170 million hotel development. However, severe weathering and salt damage have forced developers to move forward with removing… The post Ocean City’s Wonderland Pier Ferris Wheel Slated for Demolition appeared first on Coast News Today.
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New Jersey Braces for Developing Coastal Storm
The National Weather Service is monitoring an offshore coastal storm expected to bring hazardous conditions to New Jersey later this week. While forecasters are still working to pinpoint the storm’s exact track and intensity, they anticipate dangerous rip currents, significant beach erosion, and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Depending on how close… The post New Jersey Braces for Developing Coastal Storm appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Lower Township Secures Villas’ Hidden Lake Over Safety Concerns
Lower Township officials have locked down access to a neighborhood body of water in the Villas, citing local safety concerns. The decision to block the area has sparked frustration among nearby property owners. Residents argue that the township should have communicated with them prior to installing the new locks on the waterside gates along Champlain… The post Lower Township Secures Villas’ Hidden Lake Over Safety Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.
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7-Year-Old Boy Dies in Atlantic City Minibike Crash
A seven-year-old boy has died after his gas-powered minibike was struck by a car in Atlantic City on Sunday evening. Police say the collision happened around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Massachusetts and Melrose Avenues, and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. The child was initially treated at a local medical… The post 7-Year-Old Boy Dies in Atlantic City Minibike Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.
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21-Year-Old Man Drowns Off North Wildwood Coast
A 21-year-old man from Turkey drowned in the ocean off North Wildwood on Thursday afternoon. Beachgoers and local emergency personnel attempted a rescue after seeing Ahmet Yimenici struggling in the water near 2nd Avenue. He was pulled from the ocean unconscious and transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The post 21-Year-Old Man Drowns Off North Wildwood Coast appeared first on Coast News Today.