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Firefighters contained an early morning blaze at the popular Harpoons on the Bay restaurant in North Cape May on Wednesday. The fire, which reportedly started in an outbuilding ice maker around 3:00 a.m., caused only minor damage to an adjacent tiki bar and was kept away from the main restaurant structure. No injuries were reported,… The post Overnight Fire Extinguished at Harpoons on the Bay appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County officials will begin distributing over 30,000 rabies vaccine baits via helicopter and hand-delivery starting in early May to reduce the virus among local wildlife. Residents are advised to leave the cube-shaped baits undisturbed and keep pets leashed or indoors for five days following local distribution. While the vaccine is not harmful to… The post Cape May County Launches Airborne Rabies Vaccination Campaign appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ventnor city officials announced Monday that a significant portion of the historic boardwalk has been successfully rebuilt in time for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The $7.1 million project, funded by the New Jersey Boardwalk Preservation Fund, included a total reconstruction of the structure, pavilions, and lighting between Suffolk and Cambridge Avenues. A special ribbon-cutting… The post Ventnor Boardwalk Reopens Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 34-year-old Absecon man was killed late Friday night after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Black Horse Pike and Lyons Court. Authorities say the driver remained at the scene and no charges have been issued as the Pleasantville Police Department continues its investigation. The collision, which occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m.,… The post Pedestrian Fatality Under Investigation in Pleasantville appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 46-year-old Vineland man was arrested Thursday morning following a physical altercation at a Wawa on East Broad Street in Bridgeton. Police report the suspect allegedly poured sugar on a customer and an employee before striking both women with the container during a dispute. While the man faces charges including aggravated assault and possession of… The post Man Arrested After Sugar Container Assault at Bridgeton Wawa appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two private contractors were flown to a Philadelphia burn center Monday morning after sustaining electrical injuries at a home on Somerset Lane. Officials report that one worker’s metal ladder contacted power lines, while the second individual was injured while attempting to assist their colleague. Both men were airlifted to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for treatment… The post Two Contractors Hospitalized After Electrical Accident in Ocean City appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township officials are moving forward with plans to introduce paid parking in the Diamond Beach section of Five Mile Island just in time for the 2026 summer season. The new policy, which utilizes the ParkMobile app for approximately 160 spots, aims to manage heavy summer congestion and generate an estimated $175,000 in annual revenue.… The post Lower Township to Implement Paid Parking in Diamond Beach Despite Local Pushback appeared first on Coast News Today.

Yeoman Second Class Cody Dmochowski has been named the 2026 USO Coast Guardsman of the Year following his off-duty rescue of a motorcyclist in Jackson Township. After witnessing a head-on collision in July 2025, the Brick Township native utilized his military training to provide critical first aid and stabilize the victim until emergency responders arrived.… The post N.J. Coast Guardsman Named Service Member of the Year for Life-Saving Heroism appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night on the 2200 block of Hamilton Avenue. Police responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m., where they discovered a victim inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made at… The post Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting in Atlantic City Apartment appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwood Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to close the city’s boardwalk from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. year-round, effective May 13. Officials describe the measure as a proactive tool to prevent late-night loitering and unruly behavior, though the closure will not apply to sections located in neighboring North Wildwood or Wildwood Crest. While… The post Wildwood Approves Overnight Boardwalk Closure to Improve Public Safety appeared first on Coast News Today.