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Ernesto-fueled rough waters prompt rescues along Jersey Shore
Despite Ernesto being more than 600 miles off the East Coast of the United States, its strength made for dangerous conditions at area beaches.In New Jersey, more than a dozen swimmers had to be rescued from the rough waters.Along the Jersey Shore, at one point, swimmers were allowed to go into the water waist-deep but that guidance was eventually lowered as tides strengthened.Some beaches apparently saw waves as high as six feet."People are swimming where we aren't, so it's going to take longer for us to respond, longer for us to even notice that you're in trouble, so always just...
Charged in NJ: Alleged ‘grandparent scam’ took millions from elders
Three men from the Dominican Republic have been extradited to the U.S. and made a court appearance in Newark to face charges related to an alleged scam that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The individuals are among 11 Dominican Nationals charged in a 19-count indictment out of...
South Jersey police department sets up Safe Exchange Zone to deter crime
WASHINGTON TWP. (Gloucester County) — Before a Craig’s List or Facebook Marketplace meetup, do you feel the need to recruit someone to tag along for safety? Those days are over in southern New Jersey. A Safe Exchange Zone is now available at the Washington Township Police Department in...
Melissa Gorga Made Epic Journey to Support Joe Gorga Amid His Career Moment: "Have No Fear"
Melissa Gorga continues to be her husband’s biggest cheerleader. On Saturday, August 17, The Real Housewives of New Jersey mom embarked on a nearly three-hour road trip to attend Joe Gorga’s comedy show in Atlantic City. Melissa documented her travels in an Instagram Story, which was filmed shortly after she finished a food-judging gig in Connecticut.
NJ school district delays the start of a cellphone lockup pilot program
MONTCLAIR — Students in one Essex County school district have gotten a reprieve from a cell phone ban that was expected to start on Sept. 5. In June, Montclair Public Schools announced it was partnering with Yondr, a San Francisco-based company that is known for its phone-free space lockable pouch, to implement a cell phone ban at four of its schools.
Jersey Shore, Meet The Remote-Controlled Lifeguard! [VIDEO]
While the beaches along the NJ coastline are absolutely gorgeous, they're not always the calmest of waters. It's not unusual to hear about certain summer days putting the local lifeguards to work. New Jersey's beaches present a challenging job to lifeguards that requires them to stay vigilant and handle various situations.
Are you recycling wrong? NJ county launches program for can carriers
⚫ Most are recyclable but may not be able to enter the same stream as other items. The animal-friendly carriers that attach to the top of beer and hard seltzer cans may be recyclable, but they can't always be dumped into the same container as your other plastic. So, a...
Three New Jersey Breweries Win Awards For Best Brews In the United States
For years, I have been telling people that some of the best craft beer anywhere in the United States can be found in New Jersey. Just in Cape May County, there are 11 Craft Breweries and Hammonton has three of their own too. Earlier this year, 18 Craft Brewing Companies...
NY, NJ, CT, rain totals: How much fell in your area?
NEW YORK CITY - Parts of the NYC area, including regions of Long Island, saw several inches of rain after a system impacted parts of NY, NJ and CT. Scroll down to find rain totals in your community. JUMP TO: NEW YORK | NEW JERSEY | CONNECTICUT. Check below to...
Hundreds Without Power In NJ, More Storms Possible Late In The Day
And according to the National Weather Service, more stormy weather could be on the way for later in the day. As of 6:40 a.m., JCP&L was reporting the most outages with the following areas without power: Clinton, 880; Branchville, 150; Hopatcong, 215; Long Branch/Asbury Park, 350; Lakewood, 265. The National...
3-year-old boy’s condition improving after accidentally shooting himself
A 3-year-old boy critically injured after accidentally shooting himself at a home in Newark last week has been upgraded to stable condition, an official said Monday. The shooting took place at a residence on Wainwright Street at 5:47 p.m., Newark police said previously. The child was rushed to an area hospital with injuries from the self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Malvern Student Passes Down the Junior Miss Ocean City Title
Sarah Avellino, a sophomore at Villa Maria Academy High School, is a pageant queen ready to pass on her title to the next. Junior Miss Ocean City Sarah Avellino will pass the crown to her successor at the 2025 Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant at the Music Pier, writes staff for Ocean City Sentinel.
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