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  • $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Rio Grande, New Jersey

    A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at Starns Village Super Market in Rio Grande, New Jersey, after the Wednesday, November 26 drawing. The New Jersey ticket was one of four nationwide that matched all five white balls, missing only the Powerball number to win the grand prize. Since there was no jackpot winner… The post $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Rio Grande, New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

  • Runaway Cows Captured After Three-Day Escape in Atlantic County

    Two cows from Little Rascals Farm in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, were safely returned home on Friday after escaping their new residence and remaining on the run for three days. The animals, named Darla and Maggie, were spotted by a volunteer search group, which utilized a drone to track their location near a local… The post Runaway Cows Captured After Three-Day Escape in Atlantic County appeared first on Coast News Today.

  • Mays Landing Mother Stabbed by Teenage Son Remembered as Kind Caregiver

    A Mays Landing mother, 49-year-old Julissa Serrano, was fatally stabbed by her teenage son in her Meadowbrook Condos home on Saturday evening. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a juvenile with a knife and found Serrano with multiple stab wounds; she later died at a local hospital. Serrano, who was a home health aide… The post Mays Landing Mother Stabbed by Teenage Son Remembered as Kind Caregiver appeared first on Coast News Today.

  • Mark Himebaugh Disappearance Remains Unsolved After 34 Years

    Thirty-four years ago today, 11-year-old Mark Himebaugh vanished from his Del Haven neighborhood in Middle Township, an unsolved missing person case that continues to baffle investigators. The boy was last seen near a playground at County Park on November 25, 1991, just 75 yards from his home. Authorities, including the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office… The post Mark Himebaugh Disappearance Remains Unsolved After 34 Years appeared first on Coast News Today.

  • Cape May County Zoo Welcomes Second Capybara Litter

    The Cape May County Zoo is celebrating the birth of five new capybara pups, welcomed by mother Marigold. This delivery follows the birth of two other pups in October to Marigold’s sister, Buttercup, all sharing the same father, Goomba. The public can periodically view the highly social, semi-aquatic mammals from the bridge overlooking their habitat.… The post Cape May County Zoo Welcomes Second Capybara Litter appeared first on Coast News Today.

  • Morey’s Piers’ SkyCoaster Officially Retires

    After more than 25 years of operation, the SkyCoaster at Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks has officially retired. The attraction, which allowed riders to face their fears and take a giant leap, is being removed as the pier begins to reimagine Adventure Pier for future new attractions. Morey’s Piers thanked all who experienced the… The post Morey’s Piers’ SkyCoaster Officially Retires appeared first on Coast News Today.

  • Ocean City Eyes Redevelopment Plan for Shuttered Condominiums

    Ocean City officials are moving forward with a redevelopment plan to transform the vacant Seaspray condominiums into a new 43-unit residential complex. The City Council will introduce the proposal this Thursday evening, which details a four-story building featuring amenities like a swimming pool and fitness center. The Seaspray building, which has been unoccupied since spring… The post Ocean City Eyes Redevelopment Plan for Shuttered Condominiums appeared first on Coast News Today.

  • Fatal Crash in Dennis Township Under Investigation

    A 27-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed Sunday morning after his pickup truck veered off Route 47 in Dennis Township and struck an unoccupied construction vehicle. Logan S. Young, of Sellersville, was pronounced dead at the scene following the 5:20 a.m. crash. State Police report the truck crossed the center line before colliding with the parked… The post Fatal Crash in Dennis Township Under Investigation appeared first on Coast News Today.

  • ☕ 7 Brew Coffee Opens Third NJ Location in Middle Township

    The national drive-thru chain 7 Brew Coffee is preparing to open its third New Jersey location in the Rio Grande section of Middle Township, Cape May County, on December 4th. The new coffee shop, situated at 3402 Route 9 next to a Starbucks and near a Dunkin’, is planning several promotional events leading up to… The post ☕ 7 Brew Coffee Opens Third NJ Location in Middle Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

  • Off-Duty Firefighter Stabilizes In-Flight Medical Emergency

    A Wildwood Fire Department firefighter, Nicolas Palmer, has been honored for assisting a passenger experiencing a medical emergency during a flight from Florida. Palmer, who was off-duty, immediately stabilized the individual, which allowed the plane to continue its flight without needing an emergency landing. Wildwood officials commended Palmer, stating his quick response reflects the department’s… The post Off-Duty Firefighter Stabilizes In-Flight Medical Emergency appeared first on Coast News Today.