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Man Critical After Rescuing Two Kids at Weymouth Furnace Park
Prayers and positive thoughts today for the man - the hero - who saved two children from drowning Wednesday in the water at Weymouth Furnace Park. NOTE: THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED - CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE. 6 ABC reports that the unidentified man was hospitalized after rescuing two children...
Dog tossed over animal shelter's fence in South Jersey; 4th time in recent months
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is asking for help after a dog was tossed over its fence early Monday morning.It happened around 2 a.m. on Absecon Blvd. in Atlantic City.Video shared with Action News shows a man walking up to the Humane Society and tossing a pit bull mix over the fence."He sits in the car for quite a while and then he gets out of the car, walks the dog over to the fence, picks the dog up and throws the dog over the fence," said Steven Dash, the shelter's executive director.Officials say it's the fourth dog in...
Man dead after saving 2 kids from drowning in South Jersey river
A man who briefly disappeared under the water in a South Jersey river while rescuing two children struggling to stay afloat on Wednesday died after being taken to a hospital, according to county officials. The Weymouth Furnace park in Hamilton Township in Atlantic County shut down after first responders rescued...
Little Gardens Club continues to amaze with 25th garden tour
Sweltering temperatures didn’t stop The Little Gardens Club of Atlantic City from blooming brightly during their 25th summer garden tour, held Sunday, July 14. Attendees of the self-guided tour were able to walk through nine different gardens in Absecon, Northfield, Linwood, Egg Harbor Township and Mays Landing. Each garden was a botanical treat, brimming with inspirational ideas that visitors could dream about implementing in their own gardens.
Video shows man dumping dog over fence at Atlantic City animal shelter
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who, they claim, keeps dumping dogs at the shelter in the middle of the night. Video posted to the organization's Facebook page shows a man picking up a dog and tossing it over their fence early Monday morning.
Cooper Health Making Big Investment in Atlantic & Cape May, NJ
In an exclusive on-air interview with George Norcross, the Chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees … held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 … Mr. Norcross confirmed for the first time that Cooper University Health Care will be making a $ 500,000,000 investment in Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey.
Man dies after rescuing children from drowning at Weymouth Furnace Park in New Jersey
A man has died after Atlantic County officials say he rescued two children in trouble in the water in Hamilton Township. Officials identified the man Thursday morning as 49-year-old Pablo Hernando Cruz of Mays Landing.
Abandoned dog tossed over fence at Atlantic City shelter
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is looking for a man they believe has repeatedly dumped dogs at their shelter. In a Facebook post, the HSAC shared surveillance video that shows one instance of a man walking over to the shelter and tossing a dog over the fence.
Man dies after rescuing 2 children from river at park in South Jersey
A man who saved two children from drowning in the Great Egg Harbor River in Atlantic County, New Jersey, has died.He has been identified as Pablo Hernando Cruz, 49, of Mays Landing.This incident happened at Weymouth Furnace County Park in Hamilton Township. Authorities say two children went swimming there, which is prohibited. There are multiple signs posted in English and Spanish warning people not to swim.The children started to experience some difficulty in the water, investigators say. That's when Cruz reportedly went in to help them.Cruz was able to retrieve the children from the water and safely get them to...
Swimmer hospitalized after rescuing children struggling in N.J. river, official says
A man was rushed to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after rescuing young swimmers from a stream in an Atlantic County park, authorities said. Officials said the man and two minors were swimming at the Weymouth Furnace in Hamilton Township in Atlantic County, a historical site preserved through the county park system. A small beach leads into the Great Egg Harbor River that flows to Lake Lenape.
Atlantic City employs more than 300 local youth for Summer Work Program
The City of Atlantic City is working with Atlantic County and other area agencies for a Summer Work Program employing more than 300 local teenagers and young adults, ranging from ages 14 to early 20’s. Participants in the program are getting real world experience at Atlantic City’s Carnegie Building, as well as at 18 outside agencies throughout Atlantic City, including City Hall. Partnering with the City of Atlantic City the Atlantic County Office of Workforce Development, the NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), and National Action Network (NAN) Tech World, a partner of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino who has previously worked with the City of Atlantic City on youth programs.
Fourth Dog Abandoned at Atlantic City Shelter Amid Disturbing Trend, Authorities Seek Public's Help
In a disturbing pattern of events, a dog was thrown over the fence of the Humane Society of Atlantic County in South Jersey, marking the fourth such incident in recent months. Around 2 a.m. on Absecon Boulevard, Atlantic City, a man was captured on video tossing the dog into the shelter's perimeter. This series of abandonment cases has raised concerns among the shelter staff, who suspect a single individual may be responsible, as reported by 6abc.
Guide for Driving on Tilton Road in Northfield and EHT
One of the "business-friendly" roads in Atlantic County is Tilton Road in Northfield and Egg Harbor Township. A number of retail businesses, professional offices, banks, and restaurants are located on a stretch of Tilton Road from the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township and Shore Road in Northfield. For...
Same Person Keeps Dumping Dogs at Atlantic County Animal Shelter
The Atlantic County Humane Society has a problem - and, being animal lovers, we'd like to help them solve the problem. According to the Humane Society, the same person keeps dumping dogs at the Atlantic County Animal Shelter after hours. That, in case you didn't know, is a big no-no.
Lifelong friendships and memories are made during the 21 Down Beach Day in Wildwood
Kids and adults with down syndrome were given a specially curated day at the Wildwood beach.The 21 Down Beach Day is something people look forward to all year, with lifeguards and community members coming together to support each other."We're a down syndrome awareness group serving Cape May and Atlantic County. So we help families that have kids with down syndrome. We do community events...Beach Day is our biggest event of the year. Every year they say how excited the kids are," said President of 21 Down, Jill Patro.For more information, check out the video above.Also, visit 21 Down on their website
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