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A 67-year-old Wildwood Crest man faces third-degree theft charges after allegedly stealing over $175,000 worth of metal from a beach area near Morey’s Pier. Authorities say the metal was intended for the restoration of the park’s iconic Giant Wheel and was systematically taken over several days and sold to a scrap yard. Police identified the… The post Wildwood Crest Man Charged in Massive Metal Theft from Morey’s Pier appeared first on Coast News Today.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has authorized over $24.3 million in federal funds to extend the Cape May seawall and promenade. This project aims to fortify a coastal section identified as a significant vulnerability since Hurricane Sandy, stretching from East of Madison Avenue to Wilmington Avenue. Local officials expect to put the project out… The post Cape May Seawall Expansion Secures $24 Million in Federal Funding appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ventnor has launched a $7.1 million project to completely demolish and rebuild a 1.7-mile stretch of its historic boardwalk using state preservation funds. The reconstruction, which spans from Jackson Avenue to Cambridge Avenue, includes updated pavilions, ramps, and lighting to be completed in two distinct phases. City officials expect the first phase to conclude by… The post Ventnor Begins $7.1 Million Boardwalk Reconstruction appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 4-year-old boy was airlifted to an area hospital Sunday after falling from a tractor and being struck by one of its wheels in Dennis Township. New Jersey State Police report the incident occurred at a residence on Route 9, and the child’s injuries are currently considered non-life-threatening. Troopers initially met the victim at an… The post Child Injured in Cape May County Tractor Accident appeared first on Coast News Today.

Dooney’s Pub is scheduled to open its third New Jersey location this Monday on Tilton Road, following delays caused by a fire last November. The new restaurant, situated at the site of the former Tilton Inn, will initially offer a traditional menu with plans to eventually add seafood options tailored to its coastal setting. Management… The post Dooney’s Pub Set to Open Egg Harbor Township Location appeared first on Coast News Today.