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Student loan debt has become the second-highest category of household debt nationally, and its impact is felt in Cape May County where 11.5% of residents have student loans, according to the Cape May County Herald. A concerning local trend shows that 56% of county residents with this debt have not obtained a bachelor’s degree, leaving… The post Cape May County Faces Student Debt Crisis; Over Half with Loans Lack a Degree appeared first on Coast News Today.

A fire caused significant damage to a multi-million dollar mansion in Ocean City late Thursday night. First responders found the Tobago Lane home engulfed in flames but confirmed it was unoccupied, and no injuries were sustained in the blaze. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The post Fire Damages $4.8M Mansion in Ocean City; No Injuries Reported appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Middle Township man is facing aggravated assault charges after barricading himself in a shed with an axe and injuring two SWAT officers during a standoff last week. Police were called to a West Shellbay Avenue residence on August 22nd after Stewart Allay was reportedly acting aggressively before arming himself. Allay was eventually taken into… The post Middle Township Man Charged After Injuring Two Officers with Axe During Standoff appeared first on Coast News Today.

A late-night fire on Thursday caused significant damage to a $4.8 million mansion on Tobago Lane in Ocean City. Firefighters arrived to find the rear of the home engulfed in flames but were able to confirm the residence was unoccupied. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the blaze is currently under investigation. The post Fire Guts Multi-Million Dollar Ocean City Mansion appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May is proceeding with an $8 million project to build a new, larger police headquarters, with construction slated to begin this autumn. The facility, designed with a Victorian exterior to match the city’s historic aesthetic, will provide much-needed space for the growing department. This new building will finally unite the entire police force under… The post Cape May Moves Forward on $8 Million Police Headquarters, Construction to Begin This Fall appeared first on Coast News Today.

Just days before the holiday weekend, Trio North Wildwood, a casual fine dining restaurant, has announced it has been sold and will be closing permanently. The owners shared the heartfelt news on social media, thanking their loyal patrons and confirming the restaurant’s final day of service will be this Sunday. Details regarding the new ownership… The post Popular Restaurant Trio North Wildwood Announces Sudden Closure Ahead of Labor Day appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Ventnor City police officer has been charged with official misconduct and invasion of privacy after allegedly using his phone to record a female detainee in a holding cell. Authorities accuse Ryan Bonanni, 24, of filming the woman in various stages of undress and then distributing the videos to acquaintances via Snapchat. Bonanni has been… The post Ventnor Officer Accused of Filming Woman in Holding Cell, Sharing Videos on Snapchat appeared first on Coast News Today.

While Tropical Storm Fernand remains far out in the Atlantic and poses no direct threat to the United States, it is helping to create hazardous conditions locally. The National Weather Service is warning of a moderate risk for dangerous rip currents along the Jersey Shore today due to strong ocean swells from the distant storm.… The post Distant Tropical Storm Fuels Dangerous Rip Current Risk at Jersey Shore appeared first on Coast News Today.

Margate firefighters rescued more than 50 people last Thursday night after severe tidal flooding, fueled by distant Hurricane Erin, swamped streets, cars, and businesses. Crews used high-water vehicles to pull stranded individuals from restaurants and vehicles while also responding to secondary emergencies, including a gas leak and fires. In the aftermath, officials urged homeowners in… The post Dozens Rescued in Margate as Hurricane Erin Fuels Severe Tidal Flooding appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Hammonton man was killed Thursday evening after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a toll booth at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza, causing the car to burst into flames. The incident briefly diverted westbound traffic on the Atlantic City Expressway as emergency crews responded to the scene. The cause of the… The post Man Dies in Fiery Crash at Atlantic City Expressway Toll Plaza appeared first on Coast News Today.