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Firefighters contained an early morning blaze at the popular Harpoons on the Bay restaurant in North Cape May on Wednesday. The fire, which reportedly started in an outbuilding ice maker around 3:00 a.m., caused only minor damage to an adjacent tiki bar and was kept away from the main restaurant structure. No injuries were reported,… The post Overnight Fire Extinguished at Harpoons on the Bay appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County officials will begin distributing over 30,000 rabies vaccine baits via helicopter and hand-delivery starting in early May to reduce the virus among local wildlife. Residents are advised to leave the cube-shaped baits undisturbed and keep pets leashed or indoors for five days following local distribution. While the vaccine is not harmful to… The post Cape May County Launches Airborne Rabies Vaccination Campaign appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ventnor city officials announced Monday that a significant portion of the historic boardwalk has been successfully rebuilt in time for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The $7.1 million project, funded by the New Jersey Boardwalk Preservation Fund, included a total reconstruction of the structure, pavilions, and lighting between Suffolk and Cambridge Avenues. A special ribbon-cutting… The post Ventnor Boardwalk Reopens Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 34-year-old Absecon man was killed late Friday night after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Black Horse Pike and Lyons Court. Authorities say the driver remained at the scene and no charges have been issued as the Pleasantville Police Department continues its investigation. The collision, which occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m.,… The post Pedestrian Fatality Under Investigation in Pleasantville appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 46-year-old Vineland man was arrested Thursday morning following a physical altercation at a Wawa on East Broad Street in Bridgeton. Police report the suspect allegedly poured sugar on a customer and an employee before striking both women with the container during a dispute. While the man faces charges including aggravated assault and possession of… The post Man Arrested After Sugar Container Assault at Bridgeton Wawa appeared first on Coast News Today.