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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...
Winner! Powerball Ticket Sold In New Jersey Nets Big Bucks
A ticket sold online in New Jersey matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Wednesday, July 24, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold online via the Jackpocket app, which is based in Hewitt in Passaic County. The winning numbers were 16, 42, 59, 63, 68 and the red Powerball was 13.
NJ voters weigh in on President Biden’s speech
People across New Jersey reacted to President Biden’s speech with a mixture of admiration and disdain. Many applauded the 11-minute Oval Office address — including Biden’s rationale for exiting the race, and endorsing Kamala Harris. “Nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy,” Biden said...
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
Baraka’s ‘Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour’ begins tonight
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka will launch his “Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour” in Somerville tonight, the first of a series of neighborhood block parties across New Jersey aimed at introducing the three-term Newark mayor to primary voters in advance of next year’s election. Baraka...
Can you help? 39-year-old unsolved murder in Atlantic County, New Jersey
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is asking for your help as they continue to investigate an unsolved murder from the mid-1980s. Who Killed "Cooks Books?" Authorities say at the time of his death in 1985, Raul Suarez, known to many as "Cooks Books," was a bit of a local celebrity, having earned that nickname while working at Atlantic City's 500 Club, as a local radio host, and a taxicab driver.
A mom's dying wish was to help her single daughter choose a wedding dress. They found the one
Amy Astrauskas was known to friends as “the hostess with the mostest.”. “Because she was always throwing a party or decorating a table,” Emily Elizabeth Creighton, 28, tells TODAY.com of her late mom. Astrauskas planned all family events, including holidays and her son Michael’s 2017 nuptials. So Creighton,...
Brick, NJ police release surveillance photos of bank robber
BRICK — Police have released two photos from Ring surveillance footage of the person believed to have robbed a bank in the Ocean County township on Wednesday afternoon. On July 24, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Brick Township police were dispatched to the Santander Bank, located between Brick and Beaverson Boulevards, for a report of a bank robbery that just occurred.
Homes at or under $1 million in Cape May County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Cape May County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Below, we provide an overview of the...
Be prepared for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 3 N.J. counties until Thursday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 1:32 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 8 p.m. for Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties. "Scattered showers and thunderstorms across southern New Jersey and Delmarva through early this evening may bring locally strong to...
Beach Bards Poetry & Prose Series Returns to Sea Isle Library
The popular Beach Bards Poetry & Prose Reading Series, sponsored by the Cape May County Library System, will return for two in-person events on Wednesday, July 31, and Wednesday, Aug. 28, both beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Sea Isle City Library. The series, which began in 2012, presents both...
Ocean City Welcomes Back Moorlyn Square Theatre with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of the Moorlyn Square Theatre, located at 816 Boardwalk. This revitalized landmark marks a significant milestone for our community, bringing the excitement of cinema back to Ocean City. Its reopening promises to enhance...
Broadway stars showcase talent at the Music Pier
On Wednesday, July 17, the Ocean City Theatre Company hosted its 17th annual Broadway on the OC Boardwalk, a special evening full of music and performances. The show featured two former members of the OCTC cast who have gone to achieve fame on stage, Morgan Kirner of Broadway’s Merrily We Roll Along and Angel Sigala of Broadway’s New York, New York!
UPDATE: Republic Bank in Ocean City to Close Sept. 16
The construction of the Republic Bank building in 2021 was supposed to represent the next phase of the Ninth Street corridor’s transformation into a more inviting gateway into Ocean City. But now comes word that the contemporary-style glass building overlooking the corner of Ninth Street and West Avenue will...
Ocean City Auto Transport Companies: Reliable Car Shipping Services
Finding a trustworthy car shipping service can be daunting, especially when you’ve got a classic car needing delicate handling or you’re looking at a tight schedule. After extensive research into Ocean City’s offerings, certain companies consistently rise above others in reliability and care – enough so that they’re frequently recommended within the community.
4th Annual Wildwood Community Band By The Sea Performance
4th Annual Wildwood Community Band By The Sea Performance. This weekend, the Community Band By The Sea invites you to their 4th annual performance in the Wildwoods. Vacationers and locals alike can enjoy this special musical event at Byrne Plaza, located at 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260. Step back...
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