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The owner of Mays Landing Golf and Country Club has secured approval to downsize the facility from 18 to 12 holes to make way for a new townhome community. While owner Frank Ruocco argues the redevelopment is necessary for the course’s economic survival, the plan faced strong opposition from neighbors concerned about increased traffic and… The post Zoning Board Approves Townhomes at Mays Landing Golf Course appeared first on Coast News Today.

Police in Sea Isle City are dispelling social media rumors claiming that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were conducting arrests in town earlier this week. Authorities clarified that while a joint operation with federal agents did occur, it involved the FBI apprehending a fugitive wanted in Georgia, not immigration enforcement. Officials further noted that… The post Sea Isle City Police Clarify Federal Operation, Debunk ICE Rumors appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Vineland convenience store is part of an exclusive group of retailers that sold top-prize tickets for the “Sizzling Hot 7’s” lottery game. While the final $200,000 jackpot was just claimed in Monmouth County, Xpress Mart in Vineland previously sold one of the four lucky tickets. With the top tier now closed out, officials say… The post Vineland Retailer Among Few to Sell Top Prize Lottery Ticket appeared first on Coast News Today.

A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report indicates that two helicopters were flying in formation just before colliding in Hammonton, New Jersey, last month. Investigators found evidence suggesting one aircraft clipped the tail rotor of the other, causing both to spiral out of control and crash about 1.5 miles from the airport. Both pilots, identified… The post NTSB Report: Formation Flight Preceded Fatal Hammonton Helicopter Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

A high-pressure gas leak caused by roadwork in Margate forced the evacuation of several downbeach businesses and homes near Granville Avenue on Friday morning. Local fire officials ordered shelter-in-place protocols for two nearby elementary schools while South Jersey Gas crews worked to shut down the line. The scene was declared safe and evacuees were allowed… The post Margate Gas Leak Forces Evacuations Near Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.