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The Cape May County Zoo has welcomed two new capybara pups, born on Sunday, October 26th. The zoo reports that another female capybara, impregnated by the same father, is due to give birth in early November. These births are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. The program aims to ensure… The post Capybara Population Grows at Cape May County Zoo appeared first on Coast News Today.

A lottery player won a $200,000 jackpot last week using a $5 UNO scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased Tuesday at a 7-Eleven on Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City. This marks the second top prize claimed in the game, which started in August. Lottery officials report that one $200,000 top prize ticket remains in… The post Atlantic County Player Wins $200,000 Jackpot appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County officials have approved a nearly $4.9 million contract to replace the protective fender system at the Townsend Inlet Bridge, which connects Sea Isle and Avalon. The improvements are designed to safeguard the bridge from marine vessel collisions and help guide boats safely through the channel. The project was awarded to South State,… The post Townsend Inlet Bridge to Get $4.9M Protective Upgrade appeared first on Coast News Today.

A candidate for council in Somers Point, New Jersey, reports his apartment’s water was shut off last month during a severe nor’easter. Levi Fox, the last tenant in a building set for redevelopment, stated the utility was turned off on October 13th. Fox alleges the shutoff is part of ongoing harassment from his landlord and… The post New Jersey Council Candidate’s Water Shut Off During Storm appeared first on Coast News Today.

A $6.5 million renovation is scheduled for Ocean City’s Sandcastle Park Recreation Complex, featuring new courts for pickleball, tennis, and basketball, along with a modernized playground. Construction on the project, which is partially funded by a $3.5 million grant from Cape May County, is slated to begin in fall 2026. Officials decided to postpone the… The post Ocean City Plans Major Upgrade to Sandcastle Park Complex appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners has approved $112,000 in emergency funding for seven local food pantries. This measure was passed on Tuesday in anticipation of potential food shortages linked to the ongoing federal government shutdown. County officials aim to mitigate disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports over 4,000… The post Cape May County Approves Emergency Funding for Food Pantries appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Camden County man has entered a guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Laura Hughes, whose remains were found in a refrigerator in a South Jersey forest. Christopher Blevins, 46, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge on Monday, admitting to recklessly causing Hughes’s death. Prosecutors will seek a… The post South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter in Girlfriend’s Death appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Middle Township women are facing animal cruelty and conspiracy charges after authorities allegedly found 20 pets living in poor conditions in their home. Following a search warrant, detectives seized 18 cats and two dogs, which were subsequently taken to the Cape May County Animal Shelter. The 79-year-old and 61-year-old defendants, both of the Burleigh… The post South Jersey Women Charged with Animal Cruelty After 20 Pets Seized appeared first on Coast News Today.

A lucky player is $22 million richer after hitting the New Jersey Pick-6 jackpot in Saturday night’s drawing. Lottery officials confirmed the winning ticket, which matched all six numbers, was purchased online through the Jackpocket app. The winner chose the cash option, valued at just over $10.4 million. This marks the fourth Pick-6 jackpot win… The post New Jersey Player Wins $22 Million Pick-6 Jackpot appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City has declared a local state of emergency after a recent nor’easter caused significant beach erosion. The October storm reportedly swept away dunes and damaged the beach from 1st to 13th streets. Mayor Jay Gillian said the declaration aims to help secure funding for a scheduled Army Corps replenishment project. The city is also… The post Ocean City Declares Emergency Over Beach Erosion appeared first on Coast News Today.