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A 30 ton humpback whale has washed up on Maryland beach

Coastal News & Report February 25, 2021

ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, MD – A large humpback whale carcass has washed ashore on Assateague Island and local wildlife officials are warning the public to maintain their distance. “The Maryland Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Response Network are continuing their work on…

Toms River Councilwoman Receives Threatening Letters After Saying Town Needs More Racial Equity, Diversity, More Color

Coastal News & Report February 24, 2021

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a complaint filed with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Toms River Councilwoman Laurie Huryk said she has been receiving written threats through anonymous letters after giving a speech during the height of the George Floyd riots…

Los Angeles teen missing since November, but Sheriff not giving up

Coastal News & Report February 20, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA – A 16-year-old girl has been missing in the Los Angeles area since November, but detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Alex Villanueva are not giving up. Today, the LACSO asked the public for assistance…

Did DWI Rocker Bruce Springsteen Got COVID-19 Vaccine in Ocean County Ahead of Your Grandma and Grandpa?

Coastal News & Report February 18, 2021

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re like every other Ocean County resident trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for yourself, your aging parents or grandparents, you know first hand how difficult it is to do. With a nationwide vaccine shortage, the…

Did DWI Rocker Bruce Springsteen Get COVID-19 Vaccine in Ocean County Ahead of Your Grandma and Grandpa?

Coastal News & Report February 18, 2021

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re like every other Ocean County resident trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for yourself, your aging parents or grandparents, you know first hand how difficult it is to do. With a nationwide vaccine shortage, the…

Former Jackson Township Mayor Vikki Rickabaugh looks back on lifetime of community service to her town

Coastal News & Report February 18, 2021

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Vikki Rickabaugh, one of only two women to ever serve as mayor of Jackson Township reflects upon her 16-year service on the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority and as mayor. Jackson Township politics has historically been referred to many…

Five Projects Planned by Toms River Mayor Mo Hill That Will Radically Change Toms River Forever

Coastal News & Report February 18, 2021

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Change in a community is inevitable. As time goes on things change and Toms River is no stranger to change and growth. From a small chicken farming community where eggs were the major industry at the turn of…

Shoplifting mom down on her luck gets compassionate surprise from arresting officer

Coastal News & Report February 17, 2021

PALM BEACH, FL – A Palm Beach County deputy was called to handle a shoplifter at the local Publix supermarket and realized that her theft was one of need for baby out of desperation. As America continues going through an economic crisis…

Trump Jr: “The spirit here is amazing!” as he celebrated President’s Day with dad Donald and a Trump Parade

Coastal News & Report February 16, 2021

PALM BEACH, FL – Donald Trump, Jr., the son of former President Donald J. Trump said that hundreds of fans lined the road in a President’s Day Trump Parade outside his home at Mar-A-Lago. Trump said the parade was a sporadic…

Only one day left for Toms River parents to choose student learning model

Coastal News & Report February 15, 2021

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River School District Will be returning to a four day per week in-person learning schedule for all students and parents must select their student’s learning model by February 16th. On Monday, March 1st, the district will…