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A Galloway elementary school is set to reopen this September after multiple fires caused by severe weather forced the building to close last year. Arthur Rann Elementary will operate at roughly 75 percent capacity, welcoming back students in preschool through fifth grade. Meanwhile, sixth graders will begin their school year at Galloway Township Middle School… The post Galloway Elementary School Reopens After Fire Damage appeared first on Coast News Today.

Property owners in two New Jersey towns could face fines of up to $100 a day if they allow bamboo to spread into a neighbor’s yard. East Rutherford recently passed an ordinance that completely bans new bamboo plantings and requires residents to control any existing growth. Just one day later, Brigantine expanded its own regulations… The post Two New Jersey Towns Crack Down on Invasive Bamboo appeared first on Coast News Today.

The National Weather Service confirms a small tornado touched down in Atlantic County during Thursday evening’s strong thunderstorms. The brief twister was spotted just southeast of Estell Manor, lasting about 30 seconds in an isolated, marshy area. Officials were able to officially verify the touchdown after reviewing social media video taken from across the Great… The post National Weather Service Confirms Brief Tornado in South Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Egg Harbor Township residents died Saturday morning when a stolen SUV crashed head-on into their car in Mays Landing. Authorities have identified the victims as 54-year-old Robert Barr Jr. and 67-year-old Alice Stilwell. An 18-year-old from Atlantic City and three juveniles who were in the stolen vehicle have been arrested. They are facing multiple… The post Two Killed in Head-On Collision With Stolen SUV in Atlantic County appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City’s OC Waterpark is shutting down its lazy river attraction earlier than expected this season. The park announced that today, August 21, will be the final day guests can use the river. Management cited staffing shortages as the reason for the closure, noting that many seasonal lifeguards are departing for the start of the… The post OC Waterpark Closes Lazy River Early Due to Staffing Shortages appeared first on Coast News Today.