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A 41-year-old South Jersey man died early Saturday morning following a single-car accident on Route 40 in Hamilton Township. Authorities report that William Bussey was traveling eastbound when his vehicle crossed into the westbound shoulder and struck several trees; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police noted that Bussey was not wearing a seatbelt… The post Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Mays Landing Man appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood Crest officials announced that the borough will not purchase additional beach storage boxes this summer as rising municipal costs for utilities, labor, and insurance tighten the local budget. While the popular rental program generates significant revenue, the current shortage has led the borough to prioritize residents over out-of-town applicants on the growing waitlist. Mayor… The post Wildwood Crest Halts Beach Box Expansion Due to Budget Constraints appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood Middle and High School transitioned to remote learning this Thursday after an HVAC unit fire damaged a third-floor classroom early Wednesday morning. While the fire was quickly extinguished, Superintendent J. Kenyon Kummings stated that virtual classes will continue indefinitely while a remediation company assesses the building for smoke damage and repairs. The district is… The post Wildwood Students Pivot to Virtual Learning Following Classroom Fire appeared first on Coast News Today.

The owners of Trio Restaurant have expanded their North Wildwood footprint with the $2.45 million purchase of The Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille. The transaction, which closed on February 3rd, included the modern facility, a liquor license, and an adjacent single-family residence. This acquisition marks the second Jersey Shore property for the Pennsylvania-based investment group… The post North Wildwood Restaurateurs Acquire The Salty Mermaid appeared first on Coast News Today.

The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation after a swastika was discovered on a bathroom wall at the Cape May Training Center last week. Following the incident, Admiral Kevin Lunday addressed nearly 900 recruits and staff, reiterating a zero-tolerance policy toward extremist ideology and hate symbols within the service. Officials confirmed the symbol was… The post Coast Guard Commandant Responds to Hate Symbol at Cape May Training Center appeared first on Coast News Today.