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After more than 30 years of helping local families find their holiday centerpieces, the owners of Littleworth Tree Farm in Upper Township have listed the property for $1.4 million. Karl and Janet Yunghans announced their retirement from the nearly ten-acre farm, citing the growing physical demands of maintaining the property as they age. The turnkey… The post Beloved Cape May County Christmas Tree Farm Listed for $1.4 Million appeared first on Coast News Today.

The head of the Wildwood Crest beach patrol has pleaded guilty to careless driving after running over a sunbather with a municipal vehicle this past July. As part of a plea agreement, John “Bud” Johnson was fined approximately $340, while more serious charges of leaving the scene and failing to report the accident were dropped.… The post Wildwood Crest Lifeguard Chief Pleads Guilty to Careless Driving appeared first on Coast News Today.

A uniquely shaped, 16-sided beachfront home in the Villas has hit the market for just under $800,000, drawing four offers within its first 24 hours. Built in 1965 and sitting high on a Delaware Bay dune, the three-bedroom property offers panoramic water views and a wrap-around deck. Although the house is a familiar local landmark,… The post Unique 16-Sided Beachfront Home in Villas Attracts Immediate Offers appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Ocean City Council has officially approved Matthew R. von der Hayden as the new city administrator, succeeding longtime administrator George Savastano who is preparing to step down. Von der Hayden, who is currently the Stafford Township administrator, is scheduled to begin his new role this November. The newly approved position comes with an annual… The post Ocean City Council Appoints New Administrator appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Democratic Party-aligned super PAC is injecting $1.5 million into the race for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. The newly allocated funds are financing advertising efforts aimed at unseating incumbent Republican Representative Jeff Van Drew. This significant financial investment signals heightened national interest and escalating competition in the district as election day approaches. The post Millions in PAC Money Pour into 2nd District Congressional Race appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. has secured a significant legal win in his ongoing defense against state charges regarding municipal health insurance benefits. An appellate court recently ruled in favor of the newly reelected mayor, granting him the opportunity to investigate whether he was unfairly singled out by prosecutors while officials in other New Jersey… The post Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano Secures Key Court Victory in Benefits Dispute appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 52-year-old Hammonton man has been sentenced to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to arson and burglary. Prosecutors say Joseph Tomasello used a blowtorch to start a fire last December before being caught on video by a 911 caller. Just over a month later, Tomasello broke into a Collings Lake fire truck,… The post Hammonton Man Sentenced to Five Years for Arson and Fire Truck Burglary appeared first on Coast News Today.

Prominent New Jersey political figure George Norcross and a group of investors have officially purchased the site of the former Trump Plaza casino in Atlantic City. While the group’s exact development plans remain undisclosed, the oceanfront property has sat largely vacant since the original building was demolished in 2021. Local officials praised the acquisition in… The post Prominent Political Figure George Norcross Acquires Former Trump Plaza Site appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic City man is facing a 12-year state prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug distribution and firearms offenses. Thirty-two-year-old Bilal Freeman was arrested in September 2025 after a State Police investigation uncovered cocaine, cash, and a loaded handgun. Three other individuals were also convicted in connection with the investigation. Freeman will remain jailed… The post Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Weapons Charges appeared first on Coast News Today.

An investigation is underway in Cape May County after two people walking in the woods of Middle Township discovered human remains on Tuesday. The Middle Township Police Department and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office are actively investigating the scene but have not yet identified the body. Authorities state there is no threat to the… The post Human Remains Discovered in Middle Township Woods appeared first on Coast News Today.