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The National Weather Service confirms a small tornado touched down in Atlantic County during Thursday evening’s strong thunderstorms. The brief twister was spotted just southeast of Estell Manor, lasting about 30 seconds in an isolated, marshy area. Officials were able to officially verify the touchdown after reviewing social media video taken from across the Great… The post National Weather Service Confirms Brief Tornado in South Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Egg Harbor Township residents died Saturday morning when a stolen SUV crashed head-on into their car in Mays Landing. Authorities have identified the victims as 54-year-old Robert Barr Jr. and 67-year-old Alice Stilwell. An 18-year-old from Atlantic City and three juveniles who were in the stolen vehicle have been arrested. They are facing multiple… The post Two Killed in Head-On Collision With Stolen SUV in Atlantic County appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City’s OC Waterpark is shutting down its lazy river attraction earlier than expected this season. The park announced that today, August 21, will be the final day guests can use the river. Management cited staffing shortages as the reason for the closure, noting that many seasonal lifeguards are departing for the start of the… The post OC Waterpark Closes Lazy River Early Due to Staffing Shortages appeared first on Coast News Today.

A coordinated traffic enforcement detail involving ten law enforcement agencies recently wrapped up its fourth operation across Cape May County. Operating under the SHIELD Task Force initiative, officers conducted 48 motor vehicle stops along several major routes, resulting in 17 summonses and two arrests. One driver was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant, while… The post Cape May County Task Force Completes Latest Traffic Safety Detail appeared first on Coast News Today.

Egg Harbor Township-based Spencer Spirit Holdings has reached a $350 million agreement to acquire Hot Topic and its sister brands from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. The strategic move unites Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe with Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween under a single corporate umbrella. Once finalized, this massive retail merger will expand the… The post Spencer Spirit Holdings Expands Retail Empire with Hot Topic Acquisition appeared first on Coast News Today.