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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.

Authorities are searching for 61-year-old Christine C. Back of Lower Township after she went missing earlier this week. Police say officers were unable to reach Back at her home in the Villas section during a requested welfare check on Monday. She has since been officially entered into the National Crime Information Center database as a… The post Police Search for Missing Lower Township Woman appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood police are issuing a serious public safety warning after seizing methamphetamine that looks remarkably like children’s vitamins or candy. The disguised narcotics were discovered alongside a handgun during a vehicle search on Thursday. Authorities arrested 36-year-old Mark Davis of Vineland, who now faces multiple charges including unlawful possession of a weapon and a controlled… The post Wildwood Police Seize Methamphetamine Resembling Children’s Candy appeared first on Coast News Today.

The only Dunkin’ location in Brigantine is set to permanently close its doors this Saturday, September 19th. A notice posted on the Brigantine Boulevard storefront and shared on social media confirmed the decision was made after careful consideration. This weekend’s closure will mark the end of the popular coffee and doughnut chain’s presence in the… The post Sole Dunkin’ Location in Brigantine Closing This Weekend appeared first on Coast News Today.

A famous Wildwood tram engine took an unusual 70-mile journey off the boardwalk on Thursday to honor its longtime driver, 97-year-old John “Gigi” Gigliotti. Following Gigliotti’s death last week, the local business community transported a tram engine dedicated in his name to his viewing at a Woodbury funeral home. Friends and colleagues organized the unique… The post Wildwood Tram Engine Takes Rare Off-Boardwalk Trip to Honor Late Driver appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 25-year-old Philadelphia man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for shooting a bystander outside an Atlantic City bar. Prosecutors say Carlos Medina-Morales opened fire on the Cinco de Mayo restaurant in July 2025 after arguing with staff who denied him entry. In addition to his prison term, Medina-Morales will serve three… The post Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Four Years for Atlantic City Bar Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City’s historic Steel Pier has been put up for sale with an asking price of $85 million. Located across from the Hard Rock Hotel + Casino, the five-acre oceanfront property currently features rides, a helipad, and prior approvals for a condo-hotel entertainment complex. First opened in 1898 as a theater, the landmark expanded over… The post Atlantic City’s Historic Steel Pier Listed for Sale at $85 Million appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 35-year-old Bridgeton man has pleaded guilty to the aggravated sexual assault of a 12-year-old Trenton girl he met online. Authorities say Alex Torres-Lopez connected with the child through the social media platforms Snapchat and Roblox. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending he serve 20 years in state prison without the possibility of parole. The post Bridgeton Man Faces 20 Years After Pleading Guilty to Assaulting Minor appeared first on Coast News Today.

More than 260 workers across New Jersey are facing job losses later this year following recent state layoff filings. The planned cutbacks impact three operations in Atlantic and Middlesex counties, including the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Banker Steel in South Plainfield, and Barrette Outdoor Living in Egg Harbor City. The layoffs are scheduled… The post More Than 260 New Jersey Workers Face Upcoming Layoffs appeared first on Coast News Today.

A massive sandbar and shifting sands are creating major navigation hazards in Townsends Inlet, located between Sea Isle City and Avalon. Officials warn that the current conditions threaten boats with potential groundings and dangerous collisions with the local bridge. In response, Avalon is exploring options to utilize dredging equipment already in the area to clear… The post Avalon Seeks to Dredge Problematic Townsends Inlet appeared first on Coast News Today.