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An Atlantic County man, Kalik Lane, 37, of Egg Harbor Township, was sentenced to eight years in state prison on June 9 for multiple convictions, including drug distribution and firearm possession. This sentencing stems from an investigation between April and June 2023, which uncovered Lane’s operation involving the production and distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and… The post Atlantic County Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Lower Township man, Eric Hazel, 52, was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities were notified of the alleged assault on Monday, but further details have not been released. Hazel is currently being held in the Cape May County Correctional Center awaiting court proceedings. The post Cape May County Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges appeared first on Coast News Today.

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.