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Aging Jersey Shore Drawbridges Cause Summer Headaches
Two Depression-era drawbridges on the Jersey Shore, the Route 71 bridge in Monmouth County and the Dorset Avenue bridge in Atlantic County, are creating significant issues for both drivers and boaters this summer due to repeated breakdowns. While a $163 million replacement is planned for the state-owned Route 71 bridge, the county-owned Dorset Avenue bridge… The post Aging Jersey Shore Drawbridges Cause Summer Headaches appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Wildwood Unleashes Epic Beach Sports Lineup This Summer!
Wildwood’s beaches are gearing up to host a variety of exciting sports events from mid-July through August. Kicking off soon are the Cape Express More Beach Blast Soccer Tournament on July 19-20, attracting hundreds of teams, and the Wildwood Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Tournament on July 26-27, featuring over 400 teams and a free youth clinic.… The post Wildwood Unleashes Epic Beach Sports Lineup This Summer! appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Cape May County Reclaims Airport Control, Faces $32 Million Repayment
Cape May County Commissioners have approved a contract with FlightLevel Cape May LLC for air-side services at Cape May Airport, ending the long-standing arrangement with the Delaware River and Bay Authority. This decision commits county taxpayers to repaying over $32 million in capital investments to the DRBA, with proponents citing increased county control as the… The post Cape May County Reclaims Airport Control, Faces $32 Million Repayment appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Wildwood Secures $13.7 Million for Major Water and Sewer Overhaul
The City of Wildwood will undertake a $13.7 million project to upgrade its sanitary sewer and water systems, financed by a low-interest loan from the New Jersey Water Bank. This crucial “Phase 3” initiative, spanning from W. Montgomery Avenue to W. Lincoln Avenue and Park Boulevard to the bay, aims to eliminate inflow and infiltration… The post Wildwood Secures $13.7 Million for Major Water and Sewer Overhaul appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Atlantic City Duo Charged in Fatal Sunday Night Shooting
An Atlantic City man and woman, William A. Tucker and Sabrina Hearns Evans, have been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Vaughn Lyons. Lyons was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Sunday night near Atlantic City High School and pronounced dead at the scene. Tucker faces murder, weapons, and drug… The post Atlantic City Duo Charged in Fatal Sunday Night Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.
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High School Principal Denied Dismissal of Charges in Child Abuse Case Linked to Atlantic City Mayor
Principal Constance Days-Chapman’s request to dismiss criminal charges related to a child abuse case involving Atlantic City’s mayor and school superintendent has been denied by an Atlantic County Superior Court Judge. Days-Chapman is accused of failing to report child abuse allegations made by Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s daughter to child protective services, despite her legal… The post High School Principal Denied Dismissal of Charges in Child Abuse Case Linked to Atlantic City Mayor appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Teen Arrested After Firing 16 Shots Near Wildwood Boardwalk
A 17-year-old from Pennsauken was arrested in Wildwood on Saturday evening after allegedly firing 16 shots from a handgun near the boardwalk in the early hours of Independence Day weekend. Miraculously, no one was injured in the incident. The teen faces charges of aggravated assault and weapons offenses, and is currently being held at a… The post Teen Arrested After Firing 16 Shots Near Wildwood Boardwalk appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Man Indicted for Decapitating Seagull
A South Jersey man, Franklin Ziegler, was indicted last month on animal cruelty charges for allegedly tearing the head off a seagull near a North Wildwood boardwalk theme park last Independence Day week. Ziegler reportedly told police he killed the bird after it attempted to take French fries from his daughter. He is scheduled to… The post Man Indicted for Decapitating Seagull appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Cape May’s New Police Department Breaks Ground This Fall
Cape May City is set to begin construction on its new $7 million Police Department building in October, with bids due by September 10. This state-of-the-art facility, located at Lafayette and St. Johns streets, will consolidate police resources previously split between two locations. The project fulfills a 2020 voter referendum and campaign promise, with its… The post Cape May’s New Police Department Breaks Ground This Fall appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Head-On Collision in Maurice River Claims Life of 74-Year-Old Man
A 74-year-old Woodbine man was killed early Friday morning in a head-on collision on Route 347 in Maurice River. His northbound Toyota Matrix crossed the centerline, striking a Ram pickup, whose driver sustained minor injuries. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification, and the crash remains under investigation. The post Head-On Collision in Maurice River Claims Life of 74-Year-Old Man appeared first on Coast News Today.