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A man from the Green Creek section of Middle Township has been charged with third-degree arson as well as making false reports to law enforcement. The man started a container fire with a piece of cardboard to stay warm while working inside of a unit at Burleigh Mini Storage, and it quickly spread. One person… The post Man Charged In Destructive Storage Unit Fire appeared first on Coast News Today.

A beach replenishment project of a massive scale to help nourish all of the Five Mile Island overseen by the New Jersey DEP and the US Army Corps of Engineers is expected to begin in spring of 2026. However, Wildwood Crest plans to withdraw from the plan with concerns that the project would not leave… The post Wildwood Crest Withdraws From Beach Replenishment Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

A fire broke out at Burleigh Mini Storage on Wednesday morning in Middle Township that sent dark smoke into the sky around 8:50am. One person was taken to Cooper Medical Center for treatment due to smoke inhalation, according to Middle Township Police. Several neighboring fire departments responded to assist with the blaze. The post Self-Storage Complex Catches Fire appeared first on Coast News Today.

A hit-and-run Tuesday night in Egg Harbor Township resulted in the death of a pedestrian around 8pm in front of the Economy Inn on the Black Horse Pike. The pedestrian has not been identified, and the incident is still under investigation. The post Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run In Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

Congratulations to Brian Cunniff of the Wildwood Warriors basketball team for joining the 1000 point club during Wildwood’s game on Tuesday against Pennsville. Cunniff scored 14 points during the game, helping the Warriors defeat Pennsville. The post Brian Cunniff Joins The 1000 Point Club At Wildwood High appeared first on Coast News Today.