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One of Ocean City’s most recognizable landmarks is slated for demolition after years of ocean exposure left the ride unsalvageable. Property owner Eustace Mita originally planned to incorporate the former Wonderland Pier Ferris wheel into a proposed $170 million hotel development. However, severe weathering and salt damage have forced developers to move forward with removing… The post Ocean City’s Wonderland Pier Ferris Wheel Slated for Demolition appeared first on Coast News Today.

The National Weather Service is monitoring an offshore coastal storm expected to bring hazardous conditions to New Jersey later this week. While forecasters are still working to pinpoint the storm’s exact track and intensity, they anticipate dangerous rip currents, significant beach erosion, and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Depending on how close… The post New Jersey Braces for Developing Coastal Storm appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township officials have locked down access to a neighborhood body of water in the Villas, citing local safety concerns. The decision to block the area has sparked frustration among nearby property owners. Residents argue that the township should have communicated with them prior to installing the new locks on the waterside gates along Champlain… The post Lower Township Secures Villas’ Hidden Lake Over Safety Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.

A seven-year-old boy has died after his gas-powered minibike was struck by a car in Atlantic City on Sunday evening. Police say the collision happened around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Massachusetts and Melrose Avenues, and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. The child was initially treated at a local medical… The post 7-Year-Old Boy Dies in Atlantic City Minibike Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 21-year-old man from Turkey drowned in the ocean off North Wildwood on Thursday afternoon. Beachgoers and local emergency personnel attempted a rescue after seeing Ahmet Yimenici struggling in the water near 2nd Avenue. He was pulled from the ocean unconscious and transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The post 21-Year-Old Man Drowns Off North Wildwood Coast appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities are searching for 61-year-old Christine C. Back of Lower Township after she went missing earlier this week. Police say officers were unable to reach Back at her home in the Villas section during a requested welfare check on Monday. She has since been officially entered into the National Crime Information Center database as a… The post Police Search for Missing Lower Township Woman appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood police are issuing a serious public safety warning after seizing methamphetamine that looks remarkably like children’s vitamins or candy. The disguised narcotics were discovered alongside a handgun during a vehicle search on Thursday. Authorities arrested 36-year-old Mark Davis of Vineland, who now faces multiple charges including unlawful possession of a weapon and a controlled… The post Wildwood Police Seize Methamphetamine Resembling Children’s Candy appeared first on Coast News Today.

The only Dunkin’ location in Brigantine is set to permanently close its doors this Saturday, September 19th. A notice posted on the Brigantine Boulevard storefront and shared on social media confirmed the decision was made after careful consideration. This weekend’s closure will mark the end of the popular coffee and doughnut chain’s presence in the… The post Sole Dunkin’ Location in Brigantine Closing This Weekend appeared first on Coast News Today.

A famous Wildwood tram engine took an unusual 70-mile journey off the boardwalk on Thursday to honor its longtime driver, 97-year-old John “Gigi” Gigliotti. Following Gigliotti’s death last week, the local business community transported a tram engine dedicated in his name to his viewing at a Woodbury funeral home. Friends and colleagues organized the unique… The post Wildwood Tram Engine Takes Rare Off-Boardwalk Trip to Honor Late Driver appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 25-year-old Philadelphia man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for shooting a bystander outside an Atlantic City bar. Prosecutors say Carlos Medina-Morales opened fire on the Cinco de Mayo restaurant in July 2025 after arguing with staff who denied him entry. In addition to his prison term, Medina-Morales will serve three… The post Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Four Years for Atlantic City Bar Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.