June 12, 2020 – 98.7 The Coast WCZT

COUNTY LAUNCHES “SAFELY TOGETHER” CAMPAIGN FOR SUMMER SEASON

Cape May County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

Cape May County has launched its new “Safely Together” campaign for the summer. The new campaign is a measure to show that the County collectively is working together to make sure we have safe visitation this summer, while following CDC guidelines. There will be numerous messages to encourage people to conduct safety practices, including social …

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STATE ADDS MORE TO OPENINGS ON JUNE 22ND AS RECOVERY CONTINUES

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Friday that more businesses will be able to open on June 22nd. Murphy says that in addition to barber shops and salons, businesses also allowed to open are tattoo parlors, massage parlors, tanning salons, and hair braiding. However, there’s no word on when arcades or amusement rides can open, …

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MURPHY: ATTORNEY GENERAL PLANS LAWSUIT AGAINST ASBURY PARK

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

The State of New Jersey will be filing a lawsuit against Asbury Park. Officials in that beach town allowed indoor dining on a limited basis earlier this week, defying the state’s order on the prohibition. The news of the lawsuit was made by Gov…

NUMBER OF DEATHS, CORONAVIRUS CASES CONTINUE DOWNWARD TREND

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

The number of daily coronavirus cases, and deaths, continues to remain low in New Jersey. New figures released Friday show 48 additional deaths in the Garden State, with 495 new cases over the last 24 hours. There were only 32 additional hospitalizat…

LIBRARIES CAN DO CURBSIDE PICKUP IN NEW JERSEY STARTING MONDAY

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

Libraries in New Jersey can do curbside pickup starting Monday. Governor Phil Murphy announced Friday afternoon that curbside pickups are possible as of Monday. However, the internal spaces in a library remain closed.
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OUTDOOR DRINKING APPROVED BY CAPE MAY CITY COUNCIL

Cape May, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

Outdoor drinking has been approved by the Cape May City Council. Council met in special session Thursday afternoon and will now allow outdoor alcohol consumption between the hours of 5pm-10pm on the beach, promenade, mall, and some streets. The outdo…

MAN SHOT AT ABSECON MOTEL, SUSPECT IS AT LARGE

Atlantic County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

Absecon Police say a man suffered a gunshot wound to the torso Thursday evening near the Travelodge Motel on Route 30. Police found Kahree Nesbitt with a gunshot wound to the torso. Nesbitt received emergency care from police, and was taken to a loca…

AVALON PROVIDES BRAND NEW ACCESS TO BOROUGH’S BEACHFRONT

Avalon, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

Avalon has a brand new access ramp at its most popular beach access point. The Avalon Department of Public Works completed construction on a new beach access ramp at 30th Street which is wider than the previous ramp. Additionally, the town has replaced thousands of boards on its boardwalk over the past two years as …

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COUNTY’S SOCIAL DISTANCING AMBASSADORS TO BE OUT THIS WEEKEND, NEXT WEEK

Cape May County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

Cape May County’s social distancing ambassadors will be out in force this weekend, and next week. County officials announced that the ambassadors will be the Wildwoods Saturday, and in Strathmere and Sea Isle City on June 19th. Many stops have …

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SPORTS PRACTICES TO BEGIN JULY 13TH

Local News, Local SportsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 12, 2020

In a clear sign that high school sports will return this fall in New Jersey, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association announced that summer practices will begin on July 13th. Member schools will be presented with specific guidelines r…

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