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A surfer arrested last summer on Belmar beach for allegedly needing a beach badge will go to trial to fight the charges of disorderly conduct, obstruction, resisting arrest, and violating the beach ordinance. The arrest of Liam Mahoney, captured on video, sparked debate over whether surfers accessing only the ocean should require badges, citing the… The post Belmar Surfer to Challenge Arrest in Beach Badge Dispute appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey has implemented a new fire code, effective April 15th, that mandates an 18-inch non-combustible space between mulch beds and combustible building materials like decks and porches, as well as around designated smoking areas. This regulation primarily applies to commercial and multi-family buildings, but exempts owner-occupied one- and two-family homes and buildings constructed with… The post New NJ Fire Code Targets Mulch Near Combustible Structures appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Powerball jackpot has risen to $30 million for Wednesday’s drawing after no one won Monday’s $20 million prize. The winning numbers for Wednesday were 1, 2, 3, 57, and 59 with a Powerball of 9 and a Power Play of 2x. While no one hit the jackpot or the second-prize, a $50,000 third-prize ticket… The post Powerball Reaches $30 Million After No Winner in Monday’s Drawing appeared first on Coast News Today.

The reopening of the renovated Pop Lloyd Stadium in Atlantic City evoked memories of the Negro Leagues legend for locals like Ron Jordan, who also remembered Lloyd’s kindness as a school janitor. Years of disrepair transformed into a $5.6 million multisport facility, largely funded by American Rescue Plan money, marking a significant community investment. City… The post Honoring a Legend: Newly Refurbished Pop Lloyd Stadium Opens in Atlantic City appeared first on Coast News Today.

An unexploded World War II ordnance found in the Cape May Canal on Monday night led to its overnight closure. The discovery stranded a passenger ferry with 70 people, who were later accommodated or drove to their destinations. A bomb squad deactivated the device, and ferry service through the now reopened canal resumed Tuesday morning. The post Unexploded Ordnance Found in Cape May Canal Halts Waterway Traffic appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey has launched a mobile app, the Jersey Gardens Trail, and a website landing page, Gardens of The Garden State, to promote its agritourism sites. These digital tools offer information on gardens, farms, and orchards, including bloom times and growing seasons. The app also features a points system where visits to participating locations can… The post NJ Launches App and Website to Highlight Agritourism Gems appeared first on Coast News Today.

The final paving of New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood, between 5th Street and New York Avenue, is scheduled from Tuesday, April 29th to Thursday, May 1st. This paving marks the completion of the road reconstruction project, which also includes resurfacing a parking lot and realigning its access. During this time, New Jersey Avenue will… The post North Wildwood’s New Jersey Avenue to Close Temporarily for Final Paving appeared first on Coast News Today.

Sea Isle City has voiced strong opposition to the proposed New Jersey bill regarding beach badges for surfers and fishermen. The town passed a resolution stating the bill would be “virtually impossible” to enforce and urged lawmakers to prevent its passage. Officials in Sea Isle City are concerned the legislation would place an increased burden… The post Sea Isle City Fights Proposed NJ Beach Badge Bill, Citing Enforcement and Revenue Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.

Twisties Tavern on the Bay, a 96-year-old waterfront restaurant and bar in Strathmere, New Jersey, is for sale for $4.975 million, offering a rare opportunity to arrive by both car and boat. This turn-key business, currently run by its retiring owners after 25 years, boasts a storied past as a former speakeasy with unique decor… The post Jersey Shore Landmark Twisties Tavern on the Bay Listed for Sale appeared first on Coast News Today.

A significant wildfire, known as the Jones Road Wildfire, has consumed approximately 15,100 acres in Ocean County since Tuesday, producing widespread smoke and destroying a building. Officials anticipate the fire will continue to grow westward before hopefully being contained, with potential aid from forecasted weekend rain. While substantial, this blaze currently ranks as the 14th… The post Ocean County Wildfire Grows to Over 15,000 Acres, Ranks Among Largest in NJ History. appeared first on Coast News Today.