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Two casino patrons took home a combined $402,023 in slot machine jackpots this past weekend at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. A Union County woman won nearly $179,000 on Sunday after placing a $12.50 bet on a Dollar Storm Egyptian Jewels machine. Her massive payout followed a Long Island man who… The post Atlantic City Casino Pays Out Over $400,000 in Weekend Jackpots appeared first on Coast News Today.

Middle Township Patrolman Austin Kapurelos, who was seriously injured by an allegedly intoxicated driver, has been released from the hospital and expressed his gratitude on social media. The 26-year-old officer thanked his wife, his police department, the local union, and the community for their overwhelming support during his hospitalization. As he faces a long road… The post Officer Injured by Suspected DUI Driver Thanks Community for Support appeared first on Coast News Today.

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.