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An Atlantic County man, Jose Castro-Vega, has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting and having inappropriate contact with multiple minors. The 60-year-old Pleasantville resident was sentenced on convictions including aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault and will not be eligible for parole. Authorities stated that Castro-Vega admitted… The post Atlantic County Man Sentenced for Sexual Assaults appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township is significantly expanding its pickleball facilities with the addition of five new dedicated courts. These new courts are being constructed between the Township Hall and the Senior Center, bringing the total number of regulation courts to seven, in addition to existing tennis courts lined for pickleball. Township Manager Mike Laffey noted the growing… The post Lower Township Expanding Pickleball Court Availability appeared first on Coast News Today.

Police in Absecon, New Jersey, have launched an investigation after a man was found dead on the side of the road Sunday evening. Officers responded to a 911 call near South Shore Road and Iowa Avenue, finding the man on the shoulder with visible signs of trauma. Authorities have released no further details as the… The post Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead on Absecon Roadside appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. is heading to trial this week on charges including endangering the welfare of a child, terroristic threats, and aggravated assault. Jury selection for the trial, which stems from alleged abuse of his teenage daughter between late 2023 and early 2024, began on Tuesday. Despite facing possible prison time if… The post Atlantic City Mayor’s Child Abuse Trial Begins appeared first on Coast News Today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.