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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.