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REPORT: DONOHUE TO SEEK CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE CAPE MAY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY

Cape May County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

Former Cape May County GOP Chairman Michael Donohue wants his old job back. The former judge and acting county administrator has tossed his hat into the ring to replace Marcus Karavan. Karavan has done a stellar job winning legislative and municipal races in our region. Newjerseyglobe.com reports that there may be an unchallenged transition from …

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FOUR NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS ARE REPORTED IN CAPE MAY COUNTY

Cape May County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

There were only four new cases of coronavirus reported in Cape May County on Thursday. County officials say two of the cases were in long term care facilities. There are fewer than 50 active cases in the 16 county communities; 54 cases continue in lo…

CHOKEHOLDS BY POLICE COULD SOON BE CONSIDERED “DEADLY FORCE” IN NEW JERSEY

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

Chokeholds could soon be considered to be deadline force when applied by police in an arrest. The New Jersey Assembly approved a new bill Thursday that would reclassify the use of a chokehold. The measure was approved on a 72-1 vote and now heads to …

ASSOCIATED PRESS: NORTH WILDWOOD DENIES WRONGDOING IN BEACH FILL PROJECT

Local News, North WildwoodBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

North Wildwood officials reportedly are denying any claims by state environmental officials that it illegally took down dune and wetlands. The Associated Press reports that North Wildwood is disputing a claim that it destroyed eight acres of mature dunes as part of an oceanfront development program. The city’s beaches were seriously eroded before the town …

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NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY PASSES POT DECRIMINALIZATION BILL THURSDAY

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

Soon it will be ok to have fewer than two ounces of pot in your possession. The New Jersey Assembly approved a new bill that would decriminalize having a small amount of weed and make the fine payable with $50. The bill does not technically legalize …

MURPHY: STORES INSIDE SHOPPING MALLS WILL OPEN ON JUNE 29TH

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

Malls with interior stores can open in New Jersey on June 29th. Governor Phil Murphy announced that policy during his briefing on Thursday. However, movie theaters and food eateries inside malls will remain closed for now. Face coverings will be man…

NEW JERSEY’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS SLIGHTLY ABOVE 15 PERCENT

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

New Jersey’s unemployment rate is slightly over 15 percent. State labor officials say one out of every four New Jerseyans filed for unemployment during this pandemic. 1.24 million unemployment claims have come in to the state.
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38 NEW CORONAVIRUS DEATHS REPORTED IN NEW JERSEY

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

The number of coronavirus deaths is on the steady decline in New Jersey. New figures released today show 38 deaths from the virus in New Jersey, pushing the total to 12,800 during the pandemic. There are fewer than 1,300 people hospitalized with the …

VAN DREW JOINS LAWSUIT TO REOPEN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ECONOMY

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

Congressman Jeff Van Drew has joined a lawsuit that asks the State to reopen the South Jersey economy. Van Drew announced that he is joining a lawsuit and standing beside South Jersey business owners who have been negatively impacted by the extended closure of seasonal businesses at the shore. He says numerous answers have been …

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LOWER TOWNSHIP TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RESULTS IN EARLY MORNING DETOUR

Local News, Lower TownshipBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT June 18, 2020

An early morning motor vehicle accident in Lower Township Thursday has resulted in a traffic detour. Township police say there are delays along Breakwater Road from Sheridan Drive to Fishing Creek Road. Motorists are suggested this morning to take an…

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