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A concerning alert about Amazon drivers in NJ neighborhoods
TOMS RIVER — If you’re someone who likes to order things online and then gets excited when the Amazon delivery truck arrives at your door, beware. Toms River police have issued an urgent warning about fake Amazon employees who are stealing packages from residents’ doorsteps. The thefts...
NJ, PA troopers face off in charity softball game. Get ready for Battle for the Badges 2
FRANKFORD — Trooper up!. State police from New Jersey and Pennsylvania will meet on the diamond once again this week for Battle of the Badges. The charity softball game will benefit a Sussex County student and a Garden State trooper each facing serious medical challenges. The second annual match...
New Jersey Senior Freeze: Don't Miss the October 31 Deadline
By now, eligible seniors should have received their application for the property tax relief program called New Jersey Senior Freeze. This tax break program reimburses eligible New Jersey residents, who are senior citizens or disabled persons, for property tax increases on their principal residence like their home. New changes were...
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
Lottery warning to urgently check numbers as $1m jackpot still unclaimed after win – it was sold at a grocery store
ONE fortunate individual has won a $1 million jackpot after buying a ticket at a grocery store, but their identity is unknown and the money remains unclaimed. Lottery officials are urging people to check the numbers on their tickets in a bid to try and find the lucky winner. The...
Fratelli’s Pizza Opens in Ventnor, NJ, Shopping Plaza
Fratelli’s Pizza is now open at 5032 Wellington Ave in Ventnor Heights, in the Acme shopping plaza. Fratelli's, which was formally La Casa Nostra in Pleasantville, opened on July 1st and is not affiliated with any other Fratelli's Pizza shops. The say they will feature world famous Grandmas Pizza and Real Italian cuisine.
Somers Point Police Host Free Movie “Wonka”
Families, get ready to watch the movie “Wonka” under the stars at the Somers Point PAL Girls Softball Field at 599 Marks Road in Somers Point, courtesy of the Police Department, Saturday, July 27. The movie is free and will begin at 8:30 p.m. Moviegoers are asked to...
N.J. congressman hospitalized after suffering from a fever
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. was “in good spirits” on Monday, a day after the the New Jersey congressman was admitted to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson while suffering from a fever, his chief of staff said. “We spoke to the congressman this morning. He...
Ventnor Plaza Plans August Opening for Three New Businesses
Ventnor Plaza developer Mark Greco is giving an August timetable for the next three additions to the shopping center on Wellington Avenue. Greco and his partners began a revitalization project of the plaza two years ago with the repaving of the parking lot and improvements to the lighting, landscaping, and signage.
Dog dies at groomer in South Jersey; business owner facing drug charges
The owner of a pet grooming business is facing drug charges after authorities responded to reports of a dog death last week in Gloucester County, New Jersey.According to Woodbury police, officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. on July 12 to K9 Kingdom, which is located on the 500 block of Woodbury-Glassboro Road.Ashley Jenkins says her family's 3-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd mix named Harley was dropped off at her regular grooming appointment. It's a spot she had been before.But the family's life changed in an instant when the business owner, Trevor Hunt, called to say the dog died in his care."(He...
Deal reached for sale of iconic Geets Diner in Gloucester County
MONROE – A deal has been reached for the sale of the iconic Geets Diner & Bar, the prospective buyers say. The new owners, with strong ties to the local restaurant scene, plan to continue the Geets Diner legacy, according to Efthimios “Paul” Tsiknakis. "It’s a landmark...
Winning $10,000 Lottery Tickets Sold at Millville Deli
Somebody in the Millville area is walking around with a $10,000 winning lottery ticket burning a hole in their pocket. Lottery officials say a winning ticket from last week has yet to be cashed in. Winner Winner chicken dinner. New Jersey Lottery officials say a winning ticket from the Mega...
Fugitive wanted for alleged role in dismembering Toms River man found in Marlboro
TOMS RIVER — A fugitive wanted for his alleged role in dismembering the body of a local homeowner has been taken into custody in Marlboro, said Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer on Tuesday night. Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick, was charged Saturday with hindering apprehension and with the desecration of human remains...
The secret service agent who protected Trump is now the target of a vicious body-shaming campaign
Almost immediately after shots were fired at former president Trump at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, the Secret Service swarmed the Republican candidate, using their bodies as human shields to cover his. In the days following the event, public discourse has shown concern for American politics to reach this level of violence, to questions on the level of safety ahead of both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions almost immediately intro dragging the women Secret Service agents.
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
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