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Lower Township has officially dedicated its local pickleball courts to Sergeant Michael P. Scusa, establishing a permanent memorial for the hometown hero. Community members gathered for a formal dedication ceremony to unveil the newly named “Sergeant Michael P. Scusa Memorial Pickleball Courts”. The event featured the presentation of a framed memorial portrait and patriotic displays… The post Lower Township Dedicates Memorial Pickleball Courts to Fallen Hero appeared first on Coast News Today.

An inmate at a New Jersey federal prison has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his cellmate to death with pencils last year. According to court documents, thirty-nine-year-old William Vontrail Johnson confessed to the March 2025 killing, claiming he believed the victim was helping a demon grow inside his body. Despite the alleged confession… The post Federal Inmate Charged in 2025 Cellmate Murder at New Jersey Prison appeared first on Coast News Today.

After serving the Wildwood Crest community year-round since 1985, Carini Ristorante and Pizzeria will permanently close its doors on Saturday, November 21st. The family owners announced the closure on social media, expressing gratitude to their loyal customers and staff while leaving the exact reason for shutting down undisclosed. On its final day, the restaurant will… The post Longtime Wildwood Crest Restaurant Carini Pizzeria to Close appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwood Board of Commissioners has approved a new redevelopment plan covering a 29-block stretch of the city’s iconic boardwalk to encourage the construction of new hotels, apartments, and commercial spaces. By incentivizing mixed-use development above existing ground-floor businesses, officials hope to reverse a two-decade decline in local hotel rooms and boost the summer tourism… The post Wildwood Approves Major Boardwalk Redevelopment Plan appeared first on Coast News Today.

Starting in the summer of 2027, the hourly rate for existing parking meters in Wildwood Crest will double from $1.50 to $3.00 following the recent adoption of Ordinance 1500. Borough officials note this is the first meter-rate increase since 2009, meaning a maximum eight-hour parking session will now cost $24. Despite the increase in parking… The post Wildwood Crest Doubles Parking Meter Rates for 2027 appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 61-year-old Wildwood woman is facing manslaughter charges after allegedly pushing a 70-year-old man off a porch last month, leading to his death. According to court documents, Lisa D. Jones pushed Edward F. Evans over a six-foot ledge on October 6th because he refused to get her an alcoholic beverage. Evans succumbed to his severe… The post Wildwood Woman Facing Manslaughter Charges After Man’s Fatal Fall appeared first on Coast News Today.

A classic car cruise scheduled to travel to Wildwood this past Sunday was canceled after local police intervened. Organizer Patrick Herbert received a cease-and-desist notice at his home on Friday afternoon from two Wildwood police officers. Authorities halted the “Let’s Cruise to the Shore” event, which was set to feature classic cars and hot rods,… The post Unsanctioned Classic Car Cruise to Wildwood Halted by Police appeared first on Coast News Today.

Gregory J. Rodriguez, the co-owner and operator of the historic Dot’s Pastry Shop in Ocean City, has passed away at the age of 63. Originally from Nebraska, Rodriguez transitioned from a career in welding to run the long-standing Asbury Avenue bakery alongside his wife’s extended family. A memorial service will be held for Rodriguez on… The post Co-Owner of Ocean City’s Dot’s Pastry Shop Dies at 63 appeared first on Coast News Today.

Sixty-one-year-old Lisa Jones of Wildwood has been arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter following a physical altercation on October 6th. The 72-year-old male victim, whose identity and relationship to Jones remain undisclosed, later died from his injuries at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact… The post Wildwood Woman Charged in Fatal Assault of 72-Year-Old Man appeared first on Coast News Today.

A new dining chapter has begun in Cape May Court House as Mangia on Main officially opened its doors at the location of the former Nino’s Family Restaurant. Operated by local restaurateur Peter Mancuso, the new BYOB eatery features a diverse menu of Italian, Mediterranean, and American dishes made with high-quality, locally sourced organic ingredients.… The post Mangia on Main Brings New Life to Former Nino’s Location in Cape May Court House appeared first on Coast News Today.