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A scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in Cumberland County has made one lucky player half a million dollars richer. The top-prize winning “AC Night$” ticket was sold on August 19th at Lallis Liquor Store on East Buckshutem Road in Millville. This marks the second $500,000 winner for the game, following a previous jackpot-winning ticket sold at… The post Cumberland County Liquor Store Sells $500,000 Winning Lottery Ticket appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 49-year-old Galloway man died Monday evening after his motorcycle collided head-on with a pickup truck in Atlantic County. New Jersey State Police say Roland Marsh was traveling south on Route 50 in Weymouth Township when a northbound Chevy pickup turned left into a parking lot, crossing into his path. Marsh was thrown from his… The post Fatal Motorcycle Crash Claims the Life of a Galloway Man in Atlantic County appeared first on Coast News Today.

The long-standing tradition of free beach access in Strathmere is officially over after the Upper Township Committee unanimously approved a new beach tag ordinance Monday night. Seasonal beach tags will cost $45, but beachgoers can secure a discounted rate of $30 if they purchase them between October 4th and Presidents Day. Visitors looking for a… The post Free Beach Access Ends in Strathmere as Upper Township Approves Tag Ordinance appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Galloway elementary school is set to reopen this September after multiple fires caused by severe weather forced the building to close last year. Arthur Rann Elementary will operate at roughly 75 percent capacity, welcoming back students in preschool through fifth grade. Meanwhile, sixth graders will begin their school year at Galloway Township Middle School… The post Galloway Elementary School Reopens After Fire Damage appeared first on Coast News Today.

Property owners in two New Jersey towns could face fines of up to $100 a day if they allow bamboo to spread into a neighbor’s yard. East Rutherford recently passed an ordinance that completely bans new bamboo plantings and requires residents to control any existing growth. Just one day later, Brigantine expanded its own regulations… The post Two New Jersey Towns Crack Down on Invasive Bamboo appeared first on Coast News Today.

The National Weather Service confirms a small tornado touched down in Atlantic County during Thursday evening’s strong thunderstorms. The brief twister was spotted just southeast of Estell Manor, lasting about 30 seconds in an isolated, marshy area. Officials were able to officially verify the touchdown after reviewing social media video taken from across the Great… The post National Weather Service Confirms Brief Tornado in South Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Egg Harbor Township residents died Saturday morning when a stolen SUV crashed head-on into their car in Mays Landing. Authorities have identified the victims as 54-year-old Robert Barr Jr. and 67-year-old Alice Stilwell. An 18-year-old from Atlantic City and three juveniles who were in the stolen vehicle have been arrested. They are facing multiple… The post Two Killed in Head-On Collision With Stolen SUV in Atlantic County appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City’s OC Waterpark is shutting down its lazy river attraction earlier than expected this season. The park announced that today, August 21, will be the final day guests can use the river. Management cited staffing shortages as the reason for the closure, noting that many seasonal lifeguards are departing for the start of the… The post OC Waterpark Closes Lazy River Early Due to Staffing Shortages appeared first on Coast News Today.

A coordinated traffic enforcement detail involving ten law enforcement agencies recently wrapped up its fourth operation across Cape May County. Operating under the SHIELD Task Force initiative, officers conducted 48 motor vehicle stops along several major routes, resulting in 17 summonses and two arrests. One driver was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant, while… The post Cape May County Task Force Completes Latest Traffic Safety Detail appeared first on Coast News Today.

Egg Harbor Township-based Spencer Spirit Holdings has reached a $350 million agreement to acquire Hot Topic and its sister brands from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. The strategic move unites Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe with Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween under a single corporate umbrella. Once finalized, this massive retail merger will expand the… The post Spencer Spirit Holdings Expands Retail Empire with Hot Topic Acquisition appeared first on Coast News Today.