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An Ocean City narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of two local residents following a recent raid on a Haven Avenue home. Local and county law enforcement executed a search warrant on July 23rd, recovering drugs and distribution paraphernalia from the residence. Thirty-one-year-old Umar Lewis and 37-year-old Tyyona White now face multiple charges, including… The post Two Arrested Following Ocean City Narcotics Investigation appeared first on Coast News Today.

A small ground-level fire and a burst water pipe have forced Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort to temporarily suspend all gaming operations. The Monday morning incident damaged multiple areas of the building, abruptly canceling a $30,000 slot tournament and leaving the hotel operating at a limited capacity. Although the casino floor went dark, many guest… The post Fire and Water Damage Halts Gaming at Atlantic City Casino appeared first on Coast News Today.

Beachgoers along the Jersey Shore can look to the skies this August 9th as Smokey Bear celebrates his 82nd birthday with a special helicopter tour. Riding in a New Jersey Forest Fire Service helicopter and accompanied by a celebratory banner plane, the iconic mascot will fly low over the coastline from Wildwood Crest north to… The post Smokey Bear to Celebrate 82nd Birthday with Jersey Shore Flyover appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 39-year-old North Jersey man is facing child endangerment and drug charges after a two-year-old in his care suffered a medical emergency while vacationing in Wildwood. Authorities say first responders had to administer Narcan to the toddler, who was having trouble breathing and later tested positive for cocaine at a local hospital. Alexander Moles of… The post Man Charged After Toddler Suffers Medical Emergency in Wildwood appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Jersey Shore boardwalks are taking to the skies this summer with free, patriotic drone shows celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. In Ocean City, visitors can catch hundreds of synchronized drones performing 15-to-30-minute aerial displays every Monday night at 9 p.m. through August 17. Meanwhile, Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort is hosting its own animated… The post Free Patriotic Drone Shows Light Up Jersey Shore Skies appeared first on Coast News Today.

After more than a decade of debate, the Avalon Borough Council has officially adopted an ordinance allowing boutique hotels in the local business district. The move is designed to boost foot traffic and extend the borough’s traditional summer tourist season. Moving forward, developers will be permitted to operate these boutique hotels as a conditional use… The post Avalon Greenlights Boutique Hotels in Business District appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwoods will soon host two special events celebrating infants and toddlers, highlighted by the 116th annual Baby Parade. As part of the upcoming festivities, a speed-crawling competition known as the Wildwoods Loves Waddlers Baby Waddle Contest will also take place. The crawling contest is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on July 28th on… The post Wildwoods to Host 116th Annual Baby Parade and Waddle Contest appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former political leader in Hammonton, New Jersey, is facing charges after police say he stole nearly a million dollars from an 80-year-old businesswoman. Fifty-year-old James Donio was arrested Saturday on charges of theft, falsifying records, and money laundering. Authorities allege Donio exploited his close friendship with the victim by using fraudulent leases, a fake… The post Former Hammonton Political Leader Charged in $914,000 Theft appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 58-year-old Pleasantville man was injured after being struck by a marked Egg Harbor Township police car late Wednesday night. Authorities say the crash happened around midnight on the Black Horse Pike as a storm passed through the area. According to police, the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and crossing the highway outside of a… The post Pedestrian Struck by Police Vehicle During Storm in South Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Cape May County jury has ordered the Marianist Family Retreat Center to pay $3 million to a woman who says she was sexually abused there as a teenager in the 1970s. This marks the first verdict in a series of five ongoing lawsuits filed against the Catholic retreat since 2021. The civil suits accuse… The post Jersey Shore Catholic Retreat Center Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Abuse Verdict appeared first on Coast News Today.