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Atco woman who admitted to fraud must pay almost $3.9 million in restitution
CAMDEN — An Atco woman has received a prison term of more than three years for a massive embezzlement from a former employer. Jennifer Vandever received a 41-month sentence and must pay restitution of almost $3.9 million, according to an IRS spokesman. ...
Accountant sentenced to prison for charging $3M on N.J. employer’s credit card
A woman who worked as an accountant for a New Jersey company was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay $3.8 million in fines for charging millions in personal expenses on her employer’s credit card. Jennifer Vandever, 51, of Atco, was also sentenced...
10 most expensive homes sold in Camden County, July 15-21
A house in Haddonfield that sold for $2.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Camden County in the past week. In total, 118 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $365,214, or $217 per square foot.
Camden County sees nearly 40% dip in overdoses in 2024, data finds
CAMDEN — Camden County officials are celebrating the latest data on overdose numbers. For the first half of 2024, there has been a 39% drop in overdoses when compared to the same months in 2023. "Honestly, the numbers were a bit surprising. We've been leveling off over the last...
Woman Discovers Message in a Bottle Washed Up on Ocean City, NJ Beach
There's a mystery brewing at the Jersey Shore after the discovery of a bottle on the beach in Ocean City, NJ that held a message. Message in a Bottle Stumps Discoverer in Ocean City, NJ. It's a rare find stirring up excitement in the community and sparking curiosity about the...
Crash With Serious Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County (UPDATE)
A crash with serious injuries closed all lanes of Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said.The crash occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 on the southbound ramp to Exit 26S in Bellmawr, according to NJDOT.Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda was traveling southbound on I-…
What $500,000 or less gets you in Camden County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Camden County, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 15 and July 21. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Hornickel Taking Leave of Petulant Pemberton to Assume New Role as Medford Twp. Manager
MEDFORD—After an “extensive” nine-month search for a new township manager to replace Katherine “Kathy” Burger, who retired last November – one that involved reviewing some 45 resumes and conducting interviews with nine candidates from locales ranging from Florida to Colorado – Medford Township has ended up hiring Daniel Hornickel, the beleaguered business administrator of neighboring Pemberton Township, for the job.
Retail Chain Closing Nearly 150 Stores: Are Any New Jersey Locations On The List?
The full list of closures is out. About a month ago, Big Lots announced it would be closing almost 150 stores nationwide due to inflation. We were left wondering if any of the stores here in New Jersey would be forced to shut down. Big Lots in New Jersey. The...
Dozens of Tri-State athletes competing in 2024 Paris Olympics
NEW YORK -- New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will be well represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with dozens of local athletes competing across several categories.The 2024 summer games officially start tonight and will end on Sunday, Aug. 11. The games are being held in Paris, France, and the opening ceremony is set to travel up the Seine River to the Trocadéro.New York is sending at least 23 athletes to Paris, while New Jersey will send six athletes and Connecticut will send eight. They are set to compete in more than a dozen sports, from the classics like swimming and...
What should be done with accused seagull killer? NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:. If you are in your yard or basement and pick up a foul stench, it might not be a skunk. It might be a snake. Some people say it smells like rotten cucumbers, others say it's just rancid. New Jersey...
The risk of real estate wire fraud is a growing concern in NJ. Here's how to avoid it
Imagine your offer on your dream home finally gets accepted. But after all of the work you put in to save money, tour properties and make offer after off, your down payment gets stolen. That's what happened to one Bergen County couple, who unknowingly wired their $32,500 down payment to a scammer after...
Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain’s N.J.-filmed thriller ‘Mothers’ Instinct’ playing at one local theater
Oscar winners Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain play neighbors and mothers in 1960s suburbia in the psychological thriller “Mothers’ Instinct.”. The movie, which filmed in New Jersey in 2022, is getting a limited theatrical release Friday, July 26 before its August 13 digital release. That theatrical release includes...
New Jersey lottery player wins $1 million on $20 scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to a Wawa turned in a wow of an experience for one New Jersey lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Thursday evening that someone recently won $1 million playing a $20 scratch-off ticket. The winning $1,000,000 Diamond Spectacular Scratch-Off was sold at the Wawa on Spruce Avenue in...
Murphy signs legislation to attract investment in New Jersey's artificial intelligence sector
Trying to position New Jersey as a national leader in artificial intelligence innovation, Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation to provide $500 million in tax credits to support the growth of AI-related businesses.
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