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The 156-foot Ferris wheel at Morey’s Pier in Wildwood is temporarily off the boardwalk as it undergoes a major refurbishment expected to cost over $1.5 million. The entire attraction, a skyline fixture since 1985, is being disassembled to replace the two main bearings on which it spins. Other parts, like the hub and spokes, will… The post Wildwood’s Iconic Ferris Wheel Taken Down for $1.5 Million Overhaul appeared first on Coast News Today.

A strong geomagnetic storm made the Northern Lights visible as far south as southern NewJersey on Tuesday night. The colorful display was triggered by one of the current solar cycle’s most powerful eruptions, which sent a massive cloud of plasma hurtling toward Earth. Forecasters had issued a severe space weather alert ahead of the impact.… The post Powerful Solar Storm Brings Northern Lights to New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities in Atlantic City are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday evening on Arkansas Avenue. Police say a 15-year-old boy was killed and a 17-year-old boy was wounded in the incident. The 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover. No arrests have been made, and investigators are asking anyone with… The post Atlantic City Shooting Leaves One Teen Dead appeared first on Coast News Today.

State environmental officials announced Friday that a $54 million beach and dune fortification project for the Wildwoods and Lower Township has been terminated. The decision was made after local leaders failed to resolve long-standing disagreements over the project’s scope before a September deadline. The plan was fully funded by federal and state sources, but towns… The post $54 Million Wildwoods Beach Project Canceled Amid Local Disputes appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. secured another term in office, defeating Republican challenger Naeem Ahmed Khan with nearly 62.5 percent of the vote. The 25-point victory margin affirms Small’s support in the Democratic stronghold. This re-election comes as Small and his wife, the city’s school superintendent, are scheduled to face trial in December on… The post Atlantic City Mayor Small Re-elected Despite Indictments appeared first on Coast News Today.

More than 10,000 homes and businesses across New Jersey lost power overnight due to fierce wind gusts. The National Weather Service recorded the strongest gust at 55 mph at High Point Monument in Sussex County, with several other locations seeing speeds over 50 mph. Forecasters expect cold and breezy conditions to continue Thursday, with gusts… The post Over 10,000 Lose Power Amid Strong New Jersey Winds appeared first on Coast News Today.

A grey seal under care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center since April has died. The seal, rescued in Brigantine for a severe flipper injury, passed away under anesthesia during surgery on Monday. Officials report the amputation was a necessary last resort after months of treatment failed to stop a spreading infection. The center noted… The post Injured Grey Seal Dies During Surgery at Stranding Center appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Jersey Shore staple for over five decades is on the market. The Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City is listed for nearly $7 million, a price that includes the business, the building, the liquor license, and its iconic lobster emblem. Located in the historic Fish Alley neighborhood, the waterfront property features multiple bars,… The post Sea Isle City’s Oar House Pub Listed for Sale appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May County Zoo has welcomed two new capybara pups, born on Sunday, October 26th. The zoo reports that another female capybara, impregnated by the same father, is due to give birth in early November. These births are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. The program aims to ensure… The post Capybara Population Grows at Cape May County Zoo appeared first on Coast News Today.

A lottery player won a $200,000 jackpot last week using a $5 UNO scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased Tuesday at a 7-Eleven on Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City. This marks the second top prize claimed in the game, which started in August. Lottery officials report that one $200,000 top prize ticket remains in… The post Atlantic County Player Wins $200,000 Jackpot appeared first on Coast News Today.