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Eric Williams, 56, received a 12-year state prison sentence for sexually assaulting a woman in the Atlantic City bus terminal in 2022. He must serve over 10 years before parole eligibility and will be subject to Megan’s Law registration and lifetime parole supervision. The assault, caught on surveillance, led to his guilty plea for aggravated… The post 56-Year-Old Sentenced in Bus Terminal Sexual Assault Case appeared first on Coast News Today.

North Wildwood officials approved a housing development that will demolish the Chateau Bleu motel, a significant example of the Wildwoods’ iconic doo-wop architecture. The Doo-Wop Preservation League is urging the developer to incorporate elements of the historic motel into the new homes, highlighting its cultural importance and the loss of the area’s vintage aesthetic. The… The post Housing Development to Replace Chateau Bleu Motel appeared first on Coast News Today.

A judge issued a temporary restraining order, preventing Wildwood Crest from withdrawing from the $54 million beach replenishment project after North Wildwood sought legal action. The dispute arose because Wildwood Crest opposed the project, citing concerns about beach space and safety, while North Wildwood and Lower Township reaffirmed their commitment. The project, involving a 16-foot… The post Judge Blocks Wildwood Crest’s Withdrawal From Beach Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic County employee, Adriana D. Quirindongo, was charged with official misconduct and theft after stealing three EBT cards intended for low-income families. She made 17 unauthorized purchases totaling nearly $2,500 using the stolen cards. The investigation began after the county’s Department of Family and Community Development discovered a compromised EBT card. The post EBT Card Theft Leads to Charges Against County Worker appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Chelsea Beach Bar in Atlantic City has abandoned its plans to build a 1,300-square-foot pool and surrounding deck after facing strong opposition from residents of the neighboring Ocean Club Condominiums, who cited concerns about increased noise and partying. The bar owners, in an effort to maintain “goodwill,” withdrew the pool proposal and a request… The post Chelsea Beach Bar Abandons Pool Project Amid Noise Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.