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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.

A coordinated traffic enforcement detail involving ten law enforcement agencies recently wrapped up its fourth operation across Cape May County. Operating under the SHIELD Task Force initiative, officers conducted 48 motor vehicle stops along several major routes, resulting in 17 summonses and two arrests. One driver was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant, while… The post Cape May County Task Force Completes Latest Traffic Safety Detail appeared first on Coast News Today.

Egg Harbor Township-based Spencer Spirit Holdings has reached a $350 million agreement to acquire Hot Topic and its sister brands from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. The strategic move unites Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe with Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween under a single corporate umbrella. Once finalized, this massive retail merger will expand the… The post Spencer Spirit Holdings Expands Retail Empire with Hot Topic Acquisition appeared first on Coast News Today.

One of New Jersey’s most iconic Shore destinations is in the running to become the setting of a national holiday broadcast. Cape May has advanced to the final 25 communities in the Hallmark Channel’s “Merriest Christmas Town” contest. The winning town will be awarded the opportunity to serve as the official filming location for a… The post Cape May Competes for a Starring Role on the Hallmark Channel appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Avalon Borough Council has voted to allow Gully’s, a newly opened tavern on Dune Drive, to host outdoor live music until 9 p.m. The decision temporarily relaxes a previous 8 p.m. cutoff, despite noise concerns voiced by some local residents. In exchange for the extended hours, the establishment has agreed to drop an ongoing… The post Avalon Borough Council Extends Outdoor Music Hours for Local Tavern appeared first on Coast News Today.