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Ocean City school district receives funding to limit student cell phone use

The state's "bell-to-bell" policy restricts student access to internet-enabled devices while at school.


STATE

Dollar General overcharged customers, settles with state

The settlement resolves allegations that the corporation violated the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law by misrepresenting prices

McDonald's reportedly is closing in Ocean City

Sunday will be the last day for the restaurant at Ninth Street and West Avenue, according to social media.

CRIME-COURTS

Atlantic City mayor feared his daughter would get him sent to jail

Mayor Marty Small expressed his concerns in a voicemail played during his child-abuse trial.

CAPE MAY COUNTY

Cape May County tourism steps into national spotlight

The county joins the Florida Keys, the Catskills and the Great Smoky Mountains as a top U.S. travel destination.

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Ocean City mayor announces bankruptcy filing

Mayor Jay Gillian releases a public statement describing his personal financial struggles.

GOVERNMENT

UPDATE: ICE made no arrests in Atlantic City

The appearance of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raised concerns this week.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor’s race

Republicans capture key races in heavily Republican Cape May County.

JERSEY SHORE

Ocean City Boardwalk undergoing $4.2 million facelift in north end

“The Boardwalk was old in this section and has taken a lot of damage over the years," one resident says.

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