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New Jersey’s congressional lineup moved substantially in favor of Democrats on Tuesday, positioning Republican Representative Chris Smith as the party’s sole remaining member in the state delegation. Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett flipped the 7th Congressional District by defeating incumbent Republican Tom Kean Jr., according to projections from the Associated Press. Meanwhile, in the 2nd District,… The post Democrats Make Key Gains in New Jersey House Delegations appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County voters cast ballots across dozens of federal, county, and local races in Tuesday’s election, with Republican candidates leading major countywide contests. In the race for the Board of County Commissioners, Republicans Curtis Bashaw and Patrick Rosenello hold the top two spots ahead of Democratic challengers Eric Morey and David Temple, while Republican… The post Cape May County Releases Unofficial General Election Results appeared first on Coast News Today.

The 177th Fighter Wing based in Egg Harbor Township is conducting nighttime flying training over Atlantic County through mid-November. Flights are scheduled for November 3rd through the 6th, the 10th, and the 12th through the 13th to prepare crews for various operating conditions. Area residents are advised that they may notice unusual sights and sounds… The post Nighttime Training Flights Scheduled Over Atlantic County appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former prekindergarten teacher’s aide at Woodbine Elementary School is facing additional child sex crime charges after a review of his devices allegedly revealed images and videos of students being assaulted during restroom breaks and nap time. Shaun Stebbins, who was initially arrested in March on separate charges stemming from alleged abuse dating back to… The post Teacher’s Aide Faces Additional Charges for Alleged Assaults at Elementary School appeared first on Coast News Today.

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.