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The North Wildwood Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for the Jaycees Christmas Parade being held on Friday December 6th. Central Avenue will be closed from 8th to 16th Avenue in both directions starting at 4:30pm. Central Avenue will be closed from 17th to 26th Avenue in the southbound lane starting at 6pm. These… The post North Wildwood Traffic Advisory For Jaycees Christmas Parade appeared first on Coast News Today.

During a public meeting designed to discuss the building of Eustice Mita’s proposed boardwalk hotel with over 250 rooms, Mita, owner of ICONA Resorts, said “If someone wants to buy it, I would absolutely sell it tomorrow” while discussing the topic with a local resident opposed to the hotel. The post Wonderland Pier Owner Says “If someone wants to buy it, I would absolutely sell it tomorrow” appeared first on Coast News Today.

With nobody across the country winning the Powerball Jackpot on Wednesday’s drawing, the total climbs to $240 million with a cash option of $113.6 million. The winner numbers were 1, 23, 25, 28, and 61 with a Power Ball of 13 and Power Play of 2x. In New Jersey, nobody won more than $200 with… The post Powerball Reaches $240 Million Jackpot appeared first on Coast News Today.

President Biden signed into law revisions on the Coastal Barrier Resources Act last Monday, allowing restrictions on the Hereford Inlet sand to be lifted. Nearby municipalities including the Wildwoods, Avalon and Stone Harbor will all be able to use the sand for future projects to help prevent them dipping into their own municipal budgets, according… The post Sand From Hereford Inlet Can Now Be Used For Beach Replenishment appeared first on Coast News Today.

A whale washed ashore a beach in Lower Township on Tuesday. After marine biologists determined that it was in poor health and incapable of being released safely into the water, the whale was euthanized according to NJ.com. The post Whale Euthanized After It Washes Ashore In Lower Township appeared first on Coast News Today.