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Border agents say 44 pounds of cocaine coated Frosted Flakes intercepted in Cincinnati

Coastal News & Report February 22, 2021

CINCINNATI, OH — U.S. Border Patrol agents in Cincinnati confiscated 44 pounds of cocaine-coated Frosted Flakes cereal in a shipment coming into the U.S. from South America last Friday. On February 13, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati intercepted…

Portland is officially a third-world country after food insecure public clashes over spoiled food in dumpster

Coastal News & Report February 17, 2021

PORTLAND, OR – The City of Portland, Oregon has officially become a third-world banana republic after an angry mob tried to overrun supermarket employees discarding spoiled food during a power outage. It’s a headline most Americans over the age of 30 thought…

Why do Ritz crackers fall apart so easily these days?

Coastal News & Report February 11, 2021

In the good old days, Ritz crackers were the defacto standard in cheese delivery devices all across America. But if you have noticed, in the past few years, Ritz crackers essentially fall apart and crumble in your hands. Why is that? Something…

Five Romantic Dinner Date Ideas for Valentines Day in Toms River

Coastal News & Report February 10, 2021

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The big day is almost here. The day men women wait for and men somewhat dread. Yes, Valentine’s Day is coming soon. If you live in Toms River, you don’t have to travel far to treat your significant…

Trenton Lawmakers Praise Bill that Could Help Restaurants, Bars Crushed by Murphy to Start Making Money Again

Coastal News & Report February 8, 2021

A new bill introduced in Trenton aimed at helping the state’s struggling bars and restaurants. New Jersey State Senator Steve Oroho, Assemblyman Parker Space and Assemblyman Hal Wirths welcomed a new law expanding opportunities for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to provide…

Toms River Mayor Mo Hill Applauds Murphy’s 10% Increase on Indoor Dining Capacity

Coastal News & Report February 7, 2021

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a prepared statement through his newly hired public relations firm, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill applauded Governor Phil Murphy’s lifting of restrictions on indoor dining. Under the executive order, restaurant capacity for indoor dining has been increased…

Is Robbinsville’s Papa’s Tomato Pies Really an 8.9?

Coastal News & Report January 26, 2021

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Like him or hate him, Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy is a pizza kingmaker. One bite, or five or six, can make or break a pizzeria’s future in his business. Followed nearly one-half million subscribers on YouTube alone, Portnoy’s…

Trump clears family name for Greg, Deborah and Martin Jorgensen who misbranded beef in the 1980’s

Coastal News & Report January 20, 2021

Gregory Jorgensen, Deborah Jorgensen, Martin Jorgensen – President Trump granted full pardons to Gregory and Deborah Jorgensen, and a posthumous pardon to Martin Jorgensen. Governor Kristi Noem and Senator Mike Rounds support clemency for this family, which has an exemplary record of…

Watch: Armed gunman robbed Philadelphia Checkers drive through window

Coastal News & Report January 8, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, PA – An armed gunman robbed a Philadelphia Checkers restaurant drive-through window and police are now asking for help to identify the subject. The man pulled a gun on the cashier before reaching in and grabbing her by the wrist. On…

Governor Murphy Vetoes Bi-Partisan Bill That Could Have Saved Some Restaurants This Year

Coastal News & Report January 5, 2021

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy today took another swing of his small business hatchet and swung it at the restaurant industry. The bill would have allowed restaurants across the state to continue serving patrons in outdoor settings allowed this past summer,…