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A Middle Township police officer seriously injured by an alleged drunk driver earlier this month has been released from the hospital. Authorities say twenty-six-year-old Patrolman Austin Kapurelos was transferred to a rehabilitation facility this week to continue recovering from multiple fractures. The driver accused of striking him during a Route 47 traffic stop remains in… The post Injured Middle Township Police Officer Transferred to Rehab Facility appeared first on Coast News Today.

Voters in Cape May County are heading to the polls this Tuesday to cast ballots in the 2026 General Election, deciding races for federal, county, and local offices. Key matchups include contests for the Cape May County Board of Commissioners, local municipal councils, and several school boards across the county. Additionally, residents of Stone Harbor… The post Cape May County Prepares for 2026 General Election appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Ocean County carpenter is $2 million richer after missing a $341 million Mega Millions jackpot by just a single number. The winning Quick Pick ticket, purchased at the Country Food Market in Bayville, matched all five regular numbers but was one digit away from the correct Mega Ball. The anonymous winner plans to use… The post Ocean County Carpenter Wins $2 Million in Mega Millions appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 58-year-old Williamstown man was struck and killed by a vehicle early Thursday morning while crossing Harding Highway in Hamilton Township. The pedestrian, Karl Hansen, was crossing the westbound lane against the traffic signal at Cantillon Boulevard when he was hit by a Toyota Camry shortly before 7 a.m.. The driver, a 33-year-old Millville woman,… The post Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Mays Landing appeared first on Coast News Today.

Dave’s Hot Chicken is scheduled to open its first Atlantic County restaurant at the Ocean Heights Plaza in Somers Point this Friday. The fast-casual chain, which specializes in halal chicken tenders and sliders with seven customizable spice levels, will host a soft opening on Thursday ahead of its official debut. The new restaurant is part… The post Dave’s Hot Chicken Opens First Atlantic County Location in Somers Point appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County is packed with festive activities this Halloween weekend, offering a variety of spooky attractions across the region. In Cape May, the historic Physick Estate is hosting multiple events, including a free miniature Halloween village exhibit and guided after-dark ghost tours. Meanwhile, families looking for fun elsewhere in the county can head to… The post Halloween Weekend Packed with Spooky Events Across Cape May County appeared first on Coast News Today.

According to AccuWeather, Cape May County residents can look forward to a stretch of dry, sunny fall weather leading up to Halloween. Temperatures along the coast will gradually warm throughout the week, climbing from the low 60s into the mid-70s by Friday. Trick-or-treaters can expect comfortable conditions on Saturday with partly sunny skies and highs… The post Picture-Perfect Halloween Weekend Forecast for Cape May County appeared first on Coast News Today.

A New Jersey Lottery player is taking home a $200,000 prize after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket in Ocean County. The 20X winning ticket was sold at the Krauszer’s on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. It was one of sixteen tickets worth at least $10,000 sold across the state last week, which also included a… The post Toms River Convenience Store Sells $200,000 Winning Scratch-Off Ticket appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of Wildwood Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 28, 2026, to discuss and vote on multiple municipal updates. The agenda features a formal presentation of the Boardwalk Redevelopment Plan, followed by a public hearing and potential adoption of the project’s ordinance. Additionally, commissioners will consider amending local regulations regarding… The post Wildwood Commissioners to Vote on Boardwalk Redevelopment Plan appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 55-year-old arson suspect from Egg Harbor Township surrendered to police Monday morning following a three-hour armed standoff at the Absecon Sports Complex. The incident prompted temporary neighborhood evacuations and placed nearby schools on a shelter-in-place status while SWAT teams and crisis negotiators worked to de-escalate the barricaded man. Authorities safely resolved the situation without… The post Arson Suspect Surrenders After Three-Hour Standoff in Absecon appeared first on Coast News Today.