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Ocean City Council Reconsiders Vote on Wonderland Pier Redevelopment
Ocean City officials are set to vote again today on a redevelopment designation for the shuttered Wonderland Pier site, a measure they previously rejected in August. Developer Eustice Mita and local merchants are urging the council to approve the step, arguing that a proposed $170 million resort is necessary to support struggling boardwalk businesses. While… The post Ocean City Council Reconsiders Vote on Wonderland Pier Redevelopment appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Judge Orders Mental Health Treatment for Former Congressional Aide Accused of Staging Attack
A federal judge has ordered inpatient mental health treatment for Natalie Greene, the former aide to Representative Jeff Van Drew accused of staging a violent political attack on herself. Prosecutors allege Greene conspired with a friend and a body modification artist to fake the July 2025 assault, during which she was found bound and marked… The post Judge Orders Mental Health Treatment for Former Congressional Aide Accused of Staging Attack appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Atlantic County Man Sentenced for Sexual Assaults
An Atlantic County man, Jose Castro-Vega, has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting and having inappropriate contact with multiple minors. The 60-year-old Pleasantville resident was sentenced on convictions including aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault and will not be eligible for parole. Authorities stated that Castro-Vega admitted… The post Atlantic County Man Sentenced for Sexual Assaults appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Lower Township Expanding Pickleball Court Availability
Lower Township is significantly expanding its pickleball facilities with the addition of five new dedicated courts. These new courts are being constructed between the Township Hall and the Senior Center, bringing the total number of regulation courts to seven, in addition to existing tennis courts lined for pickleball. Township Manager Mike Laffey noted the growing… The post Lower Township Expanding Pickleball Court Availability appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead on Absecon Roadside
Police in Absecon, New Jersey, have launched an investigation after a man was found dead on the side of the road Sunday evening. Officers responded to a 911 call near South Shore Road and Iowa Avenue, finding the man on the shoulder with visible signs of trauma. Authorities have released no further details as the… The post Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead on Absecon Roadside appeared first on Coast News Today.