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The $816,218 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Saturday’s drawing was split between two winning tickets, with each claiming $408,109. One fortunate ticket was purchased via the Jackpocket app, while the other was bought at the ShopRite in Spotswood, Middlesex County. The winning numbers were 22, 35, 37, 40, and 42. The post Lottery Jackpot Shared by Two Lucky Winners appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City Police have successfully recovered the second of two instruments stolen from the band Heart, a 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin, after receiving a tip-off. This follows the earlier recovery of Nancy Wilson’s custom guitar, both of which were taken before the band’s May 31st concert. Garfield Bennett, 57, has been charged with burglary and… The post Heart Heals: Stolen Mandolin Recovered in Atlantic City appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City police are investigating after multiple hidden cameras, disguised as pens, were found in public restrooms along the boardwalk this week. The discovery began Thursday when a woman reported a camera at the Sixth Street restroom, leading officers to find additional devices at the 10th and 11th Street locations. Authorities are continuing to check… The post Hidden Cameras Discovered in Ocean City Boardwalk Restrooms appeared first on Coast News Today.

A prominent Burlington County businessman has purchased and demolished two multimillion-dollar homes at “The Point” in Longport, including one once owned by Atlantic City hotelier Marvin Ashner, to create a single, larger estate. The combined $19 million acquisition and subsequent demolition of the properties at 6 and 7 Point Drive have sparked local intrigue and… The post Longport’s “The Point” Sees $19 Million Demolition for New Mega-Home appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Woodbine branch of the Cape May County Library will be closed from Tuesday, June 17, through Thursday, June 19. This temporary closure is due to scheduled maintenance and repairs at the facility. All other branches of the Cape May County Library system, including the main library in Cape May Court House, will remain open… The post Woodbine Library Temporarily Closed for Maintenance appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 6-foot bottlenose dolphin that had been stranded for a week in a remote creek off the Delaware Bay died Thursday morning during a complex rescue attempt. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, leading a multi-agency effort, initially tried to herd the underweight dolphin out of Riggins Ditch but resorted to an in-water capture when that… The post Rescue Effort Fails: Dolphin Dies During Relocation from Remote Creek appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County voters participated in the 2025 primary elections on Tuesday, with unofficial results now being released for state, county, and local races. Republican candidates ran unopposed in many key county-level positions, including Rita (Fulginiti) Rothberg for County Clerk with 9,600 votes, and Andrew Bulakowski and Robert (Bobby) Barr for County Commissioners, receiving 8,184… The post Unofficial Results Released for Cape May County Primary Elections appeared first on Coast News Today.

More than 100 young sailors aged 9 to 18 will participate in the Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association’s South Jersey Summer Series Regatta on June 26 at Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest. Hosted by the Greater Wildwood Yacht Club, the competition will feature participants from various sailing clubs across southern and coastal New Jersey. Spectators are… The post Young Sailors to Compete in Wildwood Crest Regatta appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May County Zoo AAZK Chapter is hosting “Night Out with the Critters 2025” on June 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering animal lovers an exclusive after-hours experience. This fundraiser provides unique animal encounters, training session viewings, and behind-the-scenes tours, with proceeds supporting the non-profit chapter. Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, and… The post Experience “Night Out with the Critters 2025” at Cape May County Zoo appeared first on Coast News Today.

A single-vehicle crash on Route 47 in Middle Township on Saturday morning resulted in the death of the driver. Javier Ayala, 52, of Wildwood, was pronounced dead at the scene after his Toyota Camry lost control and struck a tree. A female passenger, also 52, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-Mainland for her injuries. The post South Jersey Fatal Crash Claims Life of Wildwood Man appeared first on Coast News Today.