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A Cape May County jury has ordered the Marianist Family Retreat Center to pay $3 million to a woman who says she was sexually abused there as a teenager in the 1970s. This marks the first verdict in a series of five ongoing lawsuits filed against the Catholic retreat since 2021. The civil suits accuse… The post Jersey Shore Catholic Retreat Center Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Abuse Verdict appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum has rolled into Ocean City, bringing a nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary directly to the local community. Parked beside the Ocean City Civic Center through Thursday, the free attraction features interactive multimedia exhibits, including a virtual Declaration of Independence and an AI-powered George Washington. Visitors can explore these hands-on… The post Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Brings Interactive History to Ocean City appeared first on Coast News Today.

If you’re heading to Ocean City, New Jersey, you’ll need to leave your sleeping bags at home, as officials have unanimously passed a ban on overnight camping. The new ordinance strictly prohibits sleeping and setting up temporary encampments on all public property, which includes the beach, boardwalk, and local playgrounds. City leaders say the measure… The post Ocean City Bans Overnight Camping on Beaches and Public Spaces appeared first on Coast News Today.

A man has died after being pulled from the ocean in Sea Isle City on Friday afternoon. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly before 4 p.m. after receiving alerts that the victim unexpectedly went underwater without warning off the 59th Street beach. Despite being pulled from the surf and receiving immediate CPR on the scene, city… The post Swimmer Pronounced Dead Following Friday Ocean Rescue in Sea Isle City appeared first on Coast News Today.

Westminster Christian Academy and Southern Cape Christian Academy are merging to create a single K-12 campus this fall in Cape May Court House. The consolidation aims to resolve years of declining enrollment and financial struggles by bringing all students under one newly formed, faith-based institution. While the move will successfully restore high school grades to… The post Two South Jersey Christian Schools Announce Fall Merger appeared first on Coast News Today.