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Federal authorities are investigating a tragic midair collision involving two helicopters that claimed the lives of both pilots in Hammonton on Sunday. The aircraft crashed into a farm field near Basin Road shortly after takeoff, where a local resident attempted to comfort one of the victims before first responders arrived. While police noted the helicopters… The post Investigators Probe Fatal Midair Collision in Hammonton appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City officials have paved the way for a new four-story condominium complex at the corner of Bay Avenue and 34th Street. Following a unanimous city council vote to amend zoning laws, the project will replace the vacant Seaspray Condominiums, which had previously fallen into disrepair. The new residential development is set to feature a… The post Ocean City Approves Replacement for Vacant Seaspray Condos appeared first on Coast News Today.

Firefighters from three South Jersey departments responded to a house fire late Christmas Eve in Upper Township that displaced residents and killed a family pet. The Seaville Fire Company reports the blaze started in the kitchen of the Route 9 home, allowing the family to evacuate safely, though the structure was heavily damaged. While no… The post Christmas Eve Fire in Upper Township Displaces Family, Kills Pet appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey is directing $11 million toward nature-based projects designed to capture carbon and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The Department of Environmental Protection announced that the funding will support initiatives in Montclair, Stafford Township, and Stone Harbor. Notably, the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor will receive nearly $2.75 million to restore tidal vegetation… The post New Jersey Investing $11 Million in Natural Climate Solutions appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 22-year-old Hammonton man died Christmas Eve following a collision between his motorcycle and a car on Route 73 in Folsom Borough. State Police say the crash occurred when a southbound Audi turned left into the path of the northbound motorcyclist, who was thrown from his bike upon impact. The incident, which also involved a… The post Motorcyclist Killed in Christmas Eve Crash on Route 73 appeared first on Coast News Today.