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A man from the Green Creek section of Middle Township has been charged with third-degree arson as well as making false reports to law enforcement. The man started a container fire with a piece of cardboard to stay warm while working inside of a unit at Burleigh Mini Storage, and it quickly spread. One person… The post Man Charged In Destructive Storage Unit Fire appeared first on Coast News Today.

A beach replenishment project of a massive scale to help nourish all of the Five Mile Island overseen by the New Jersey DEP and the US Army Corps of Engineers is expected to begin in spring of 2026. However, Wildwood Crest plans to withdraw from the plan with concerns that the project would not leave… The post Wildwood Crest Withdraws From Beach Replenishment Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

A fire broke out at Burleigh Mini Storage on Wednesday morning in Middle Township that sent dark smoke into the sky around 8:50am. One person was taken to Cooper Medical Center for treatment due to smoke inhalation, according to Middle Township Police. Several neighboring fire departments responded to assist with the blaze. The post Self-Storage Complex Catches Fire appeared first on Coast News Today.

A hit-and-run Tuesday night in Egg Harbor Township resulted in the death of a pedestrian around 8pm in front of the Economy Inn on the Black Horse Pike. The pedestrian has not been identified, and the incident is still under investigation. The post Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run In Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

Congratulations to Brian Cunniff of the Wildwood Warriors basketball team for joining the 1000 point club during Wildwood’s game on Tuesday against Pennsville. Cunniff scored 14 points during the game, helping the Warriors defeat Pennsville. The post Brian Cunniff Joins The 1000 Point Club At Wildwood High appeared first on Coast News Today.

With no winners for the Powerball drawing on Monday night, the jackpot rises to $183 million with a cash option of $84.5 million. The winning numbers for Monday were 4, 44, 47, 52, and 57 with a Power Ball of 9 and Power Play of 4x. Drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The post Powerball Jackpot Now At $183 Million appeared first on Coast News Today.

A detective sergeant with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has died a few days after being injured from a fall. Eric Wise, 44, died on Wednesday. He was born in Philadelphia and played basketball at Stockton College. The post Detective Dies From Injuries Related To Fall appeared first on Coast News Today.

There were no winners in the Powerball lottery drawing on Saturday night, bringing the Jackpot total to $172 million with a cash option of $79.4 million. The winning numbers were 3, 16, 45, 54, and 56 with a Powerball of 12 and Power Play of 2x. Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The post Powerball Jackpot Rises To $172 Million appeared first on Coast News Today.

A high wind warning issues by the National Weather Service through Monday is bringing the South Jersey area strong wind gusts over 50 miles per hour. According to NJ.com, wind gusts of 71 miles per hour were recorded at the Atlantic City Airport, and in Cape May a gust of 52 miles per hour was… The post Strong Wind Gusts Continue In South Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

64 year old William P Hadley of Egg Harbor Township was killed when his vehicle rear ended a trash truck on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township. Hadley was driving westbound near mile marker 48 when he struck the back of a private trash truck. Hadley was pronounced dead at the scene, and… The post Egg Harbor Township Man Dies After Driving Into Rear Of Trash Truck appeared first on Coast News Today.