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A former treasurer of the Absecon Public Schools’ parent-teacher organization has been arrested and charged with third-degree theft for allegedly stealing approximately $32,000. Police allege the 41-year-old woman deposited funds collected from PTO events into her personal bank account for unauthorized use. The charges stem from an investigation initiated in May after financial discrepancies were… The post Ex-Absecon PTO Treasurer Charged with Stealing $32,000 in Funds appeared first on Coast News Today.

Retired NFL star Jason Kelce is once again bartending at the Ocean Drive Bar & Restaurant in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. for the fifth annual “Team 62 at The Ocean Drive” autism fundraiser. This event, benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation through Kelce’s Team 62 initiative, has a… The post Kelce Returns to Jersey Shore Bar for Annual Autism Fundraiser appeared first on Coast News Today.

Six men have filed lawsuits claiming they were sexually assaulted as teenagers by staff members at Atlantic County’s Harborfields juvenile detention facility between 1992 and 2004. The plaintiffs allege they were subjected to rape, forced sexual acts, and groping, with some reporting threats of violence if they disclosed the abuse. These lawsuits come amidst similar… The post Lawsuits Allege Decades of Sexual Abuse at Atlantic County Juvenile Detention Facility appeared first on Coast News Today.

A head-on collision on Route 47 in Middle Township on Sunday morning resulted in the death of Robert Burch, a Maryland motorist. Burch’s northbound Hyundai sedan crossed the centerline, striking a Buick SUV. Two women, passengers in the vehicles, sustained injuries and were hospitalized, with no updates on their conditions immediately available. The post Fatal Head-On Crash in Middle Township Claims Out-of-State Driver appeared first on Coast News Today.

It is with deep sadness that Middle Township announces the passing of former Mayor Dan Lockwood. Lockwood dedicated much of his adult life to serving the community, including two terms on the Township Committee and extensive service on the Planning Board. His commitment to making Middle Township a better place to live leaves a lasting… The post Middle Township Mourns Former Mayor Dan Lockwood appeared first on Coast News Today.