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Local Wrestlers Battle Back in State Championship Round Two
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Local Wrestlers Battle Back in State Championship Round Two

New Jersey's high school wrestling elite continued their quest for state glory as the NJSIAA Championships wrestleback round advanced. Athletes who suffered earlier setbacks fought for another chance at the podium in this crucial elimination round.

3/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
State Wrestling Quarterfinals Set for March 13
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State Wrestling Quarterfinals Set for March 13

New Jersey's top high school wrestlers will compete in the NJSIAA State Championship quarterfinals this Friday. The tournament marks a pivotal moment in the season as athletes battle for spots in the semifinal rounds.

3/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Miss New Jersey Pageant Returns to Ocean City Music Pier
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Miss New Jersey Pageant Returns to Ocean City Music Pier

The Miss New Jersey competition is coming home to Ocean City in 2026 after years away, bringing back the beloved "Show Us Your Shoes" parade and a weekend of pageantry at the Music Pier where the event was hosted for more than two decades.

3/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Wildwood Man Gets 18 Years for Shooting International Worker
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Wildwood Man Gets 18 Years for Shooting International Worker

A Cape May County judge sentenced William Hoyle to 18 years in prison for shooting a young Lithuanian woman working at Morey's Piers. The victim, an innocent bystander, survived the critical head wound as our community rallied to support her recovery.

3/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Ocean City Takes Next Step on Wonderland Pier Future
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Ocean City Takes Next Step on Wonderland Pier Future

Ocean City Council unanimously approved hiring a planning advisor to guide decisions on the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site. Developer Eustice Mita has proposed a 250-room luxury resort for the iconic boardwalk location.

3/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Atlantic County Sees Major Drop in Violent Crime
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Atlantic County Sees Major Drop in Violent Crime

Drug-related deaths, shootings, and homicides have all declined significantly across Atlantic County over the past four years, according to new data from the prosecutor's office. The positive trend marks a notable shift for our community's public safety landscape.

3/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Three Men Sentenced to State Prison in Atlantic County
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Three Men Sentenced to State Prison in Atlantic County

Atlantic County prosecutors secured convictions in three serious criminal cases this month, resulting in state prison sentences for men from Somers Point, Vineland, and Millville. The cases involved child endangerment, a shooting incident, and theft of stolen property.

3/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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