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WINNER: Lottery Ticket Good For $10K Sold In Cape May County WINNER: Lottery Ticket Good For $10K Sold In Cape May County
Winner: Lottery Ticket Good For $10K Sold In Cape May County A winning lottery ticket good for $10,000 was sold in Cape May County. The winning numbers from Tuesday's drawing were 17, 18, 26, 52, and 67. The Gold Mega Ball was 19, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The ticket was sold at Acme on Simpson Avenue in Ocean City. In addition to the third-tier prize won, 25 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. The Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $288 million.

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by Cecilia Levine
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21-Year-Old PA Woman Struck, Killed By Car At Jersey Shore 21-Year-Old PA Woman Struck, Killed By Car At Jersey Shore
21-Year-Old PA Woman Struck, Killed By Car At Jersey Shore A 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after being struck by a car at the Jersey Shore last week, authorities announced. Katherine Lux, of New Hope, was struck at 26th Street and West Avenue in Ocean City around 8:45 p.m. last Wednesday, the Cape May Prosecutor's Office said. She was rushed to Shore Medical Center and transferred to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where she died Friday, authorities said. No charges had been filed against the 44-year-old Egg Harbor Township driver. The investigation remains ongoing.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Best Jersey Shore & Central Jersey Doughnut Shops Best Jersey Shore & Central Jersey Doughnut Shops
Best Jersey Shore & Central Jersey Doughnut Shops Simply glazed or topped with outrageous concoctions, doughnuts seem to be that timeless sweet treat that will satisfy you any time of year. When Dunkin Donuts just won't cut it, Central Jersey and the Jersey Shore boast plenty more to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Purple Glaze, donuts, etc. (@purpleglazedonuts) Purple Glaze, Asbury Park …

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by Cecilia Levine
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18-Year-Old Pilot Makes Emergency Landing On Jersey Shore Bridge 18-Year-Old Pilot Makes Emergency Landing On Jersey Shore Bridge
18-Year-Old Pilot Makes Emergency Landing On Jersey Shore Bridge An 18-year-old pilot made an emergency landing in a banner plane on the Jersey Shore Monday afternoon. Paramount Air Service pilot Landon Lucas reported engine failure while flying near Steel Pier in Atlantic City, Ocean City spokesman Doug Bergen said. Lucas' plane on the 9th Street Bridge.Ocean City NJ Lucas released his banner into the ocean while trying to reach  Ocean City Municipal Airport when he spotted a gap in traffic in the westbound lanes of the Route 52 causeway. That's where Lucas landed his plane safely between Ocean City and Somers Point, around 12:40 p.m., Bergen said.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees
Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees Patti Smith didn’t know what to expect when she popped in the cassette that Bruce Springsteen had given her. Soon after, the godmother of punk poetry wrote a simple love song, punctuated by a big Boss arena-rock chorus. “Because the Night” became a late ‘70s anthem of sorts, one that introduced many listeners to Patricia Lee Smith – who, like Springsteen, lived in the Garden State. Smith, 74, will be among two dozen new inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday. Among those joining Smith -- the former Pitman resident and Deptford High School graduate -- will be he…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Stranded Jersey Shore Jet Skiers Rescued By NJSP Copter, US Coast Guard Stranded Jersey Shore Jet Skiers Rescued By NJSP Copter, US Coast Guard
Stranded Jersey Shore Jet Skiers Rescued By Njsp Copter, US Coast Guard New Jersey State Police and staff members from University Hospital rescued three jet skiers who were stranded in a marshy area on the Jersey Shore. Troopers from the Marine Services Bureau were dispatched to a marsh near the Ocean City Airport around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, when the mother of one called in the situation to police, New Jersey State Police said. Sergeant First Class Rodney Goodson, of the State Police Point Pleasant Station, was familiar with the area and determined that it would take too long to get an airboat to the location.  The tide had just went out and there was a t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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826 Baby Turtles Rescued From Jersey Shore Storm Drains 826 Baby Turtles Rescued From Jersey Shore Storm Drains
826 Baby Turtles Rescued From Jersey Shore Storm Drains Nearly 830 baby turtles were rescued from storm drains across the Jersey Shore. The 826 Diamondback terrapin hatchlings had been hiding from the cold winter temps in their nest chambers and recently hatched at the Stockton University vivarium. Stockton alumna Evelyn Kidd and her friends scooped the turtles from Ventnor and Margate, while Marlene Galdi and Joanne Fres rescued the turtles from Ocean City. "When a baby terrapin successfully crawls across the street, they can meet yet another obstacle -- the curb," the university wrote.  "Marlene and Joanne regularly look for c…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi Giancola Opening Ocean City Boutique 'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi Giancola Opening Ocean City Boutique
'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi Giancola Opening Ocean City Boutique MTV's "Jersey Shore" star Sammi Giancola is opening a boutique in Ocean City. "Sweetheart Coast" will sell clothing, accessories, home decor and gifts on the Boardwalk. The store will open this summer, Giancola announced in a YouTube video. Giancola has been coming to Ocean City since she was a child and said it is her "favorite place on earth. "I couldn't think of a better place to open a store than here," she said. Last week, Giancola's former co-star Jenni "JWoww" Farley announced she was opening a store at the American Dream Mall in Bergen County.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Instagram Account Accusing Ocean City Beach Patrol Of Sexual Misconduct Sparks Investigation Instagram Account Accusing Ocean City Beach Patrol Of Sexual Misconduct Sparks Investigation
Instagram Account Accusing Ocean City Beach Patrol Of Sexual Misconduct Sparks Investigation The Cape May Prosecutor's Office was investigating allegations of sexual misconduct among members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, CBS3 reports. The investigation comes following the creation of Instagram account ocbp_predators, the outlet reports.  The social media page had garnered nearly 4,000 followers as of Saturday morning, and had hundreds of allegations made by dozens of community members -- many claiming to have been minors targeted by older guards at the time of the alleged incidents.  Some of the alleged victims also claim to be former beach patrol members themselves. City offi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ocean City Boardwalk Blaze Ravages Playland's Castaway Cove Ocean City Boardwalk Blaze Ravages Playland's Castaway Cove
Ocean City Boardwalk Blaze Ravages Playland's Castaway Cove Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City has vowed to rebuild after being ravaged by flames Saturday morning. The four-alarm fire broke out on the 1000 block of the boardwalk and spread to the area's "oldest amusement park" around 8 a.m. Firefighters spent more than two hours in sub-zero temps knocking the fire down. The amusement park thanked guests for thoughts and prayers, and promised to rebuild. To our family and loyal guests, we thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We would... Posted by Playland Castaway Cove on Saturday, January 30, 2021 …

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by Cecilia Levine
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WATCH: Tornado Touches Down In Jersey Shore Town Leaving Thousands Without Power WATCH: Tornado Touches Down In Jersey Shore Town Leaving Thousands Without Power
Watch: Tornado Touches Down In Jersey Shore Town Leaving Thousands Without Power UPDATED: A tornado touched down in a Jersey Shore town Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service -- leaving thousands without power (scroll for videos). The tornado was over Corbin City at 9:53 a.m., the NWS said. Ocean City and the surrounding area was placed under a tornado warning until 10:15 a.m. as Tropical Storm Isaias made its way north. ALSO SEE: 1.3 Million New Jerseyans Without Power, Restoration Could Take Days More than 72,900 Atlantic City Electric customers were without power as of 11:30 a.m., the outage map shows. Reports say nearly 14,000 Ocean City reside…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PHOTOS: Charge Dropped For Asbury Park Journalist Arrested Reporting On Protest PHOTOS: Charge Dropped For Asbury Park Journalist Arrested Reporting On Protest
Photos: Charge Dropped For Asbury Park Journalist Arrested Reporting On Protest The charge against the Asbury Park Press reporter arrested during Monday's protest will be dropped, authorities said on Tuesday. Gustavo Martinez Contreras was arrested as police tried to clear people from the street in a protest of George Floyd's killing. “I know that officers face enormous challenges while maintaining order during a chaotic situation,” Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said on Twitter Tuesday.  “But I’ve discussed this matter with local authorities and they will be dismissing the charge today. We will also figure out why this happened and make sure it doesn’t happen…

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by Jon Craig