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AVALON POLICE ARREST ERMA MAN FOR ATTEMPTING TO STEAL TRUCK

Avalon, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 28, 2020

Avalon Police announced the arrest of a 42 year old man from Erma who attempted to steal a pool company truck, and then assaulted police officers. Police on Wednesday arrested Rene Antonio Berrios-Carras after they found him outside of the pool truck, taking off his clothes. The suspect then became combative and kicked three arresting …

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NEW JERSEY LOSES 66 ADDITIONAL RESIDENTS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 28, 2020

There are 66 additional deaths from coronavirus in New Jersey. New figures released by the State Thursday show the total number of those deceased has risen to 11,401. There were 1,261 new cases reported over the past 24 hours.
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UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS CONTINUE TO DECREASE IN NEW JERSEY

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 28, 2020

Unemployment claims continue to trend down in New Jersey. More than $4 billion in benefits have been paid out by the State during the coronavirus pandemic. Over one million New Jersey residents have filed.
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LOWER TWP. POLICE CANCEL YOUTH CAMP

Local News, Lower TownshipBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 28, 2020

Lower Township Police announced today that its popular youth camp is cancelled this year. The Police Youth Camp has been cancelled due to concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. Police say other communities are expected to follow suit.
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CAPE MAY OPENS BEACHES FOR SWIMMING, STARTING THIS SATURDAY

Cape May, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 27, 2020

You can take a dip in the ocean in Cape May starting Saturday morning. City officials announced that the beaches will be open for bathing starting this weekend. Swimming was prohibited in Cape May during Memorial Day weekend, when most people didn&#8…

ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY APPROVES LARGE TOLL HIKE LATER THIS YEAR

Atlantic County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 27, 2020

For the first time in 12 years, tolls are going up on the Atlantic City Expressway. Later this year, the $3 toll you pay at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza will increase to $4.25. Toll hikes were also approved Wednesday on both the Garden State Parkway and…

MORE LOCAL TOWNS ALLOW SHORT TERM RENTALS IMMEDIATELY

Cape May County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 27, 2020

More local communities are allowing short term rentals immediately. County freeholders Tuesday evening approved an amendment to a resolution that controls short term and seasonal rentals that most shore communities have followed. Avalon, Stone Harbor…

18 NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES REPORTED IN CAPE MAY COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY

Cape May County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 27, 2020

There are 18 new coronavirus cases reported in Cape May County. Wednesday’s totals put six of the cases each in Lower and Middle townships. There are 47 deaths countywide from the virus; all but ten of them have occurred in long term care facil…

WILDWOOD MAYOR PRESSES GOVERNOR FOR DECISIONS ON OPENING BUSINESSES

Local News, WildwoodBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 27, 2020

Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron is calling for more action by Governor Murphy to reopen businesses in his city and along the seashore. Byron says “it’s time to reopen shore towns” and families and employees count on the very short summer s…

REPUBLICANS CONTINUE TO PRESS GOVERNOR FOR MORE BUSINESS OPENINGS

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 27, 2020

The reopening of the Garden State continues to be a political football. Republican state senators have issued a letter to Governor Phil Murphy, asking for his plan and criteria to open more businesses in New Jersey. They want clarification on milestones that need to be reached in order to reopen the private sector. On Tuesday …

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