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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.