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Dead but not buried: NJ funeral home kept remains for 31 years, lawsuit says
MIDDLETOWN — For 31 years Debbie Uraga has dutifully visited her father's grave site on his birthday, holidays and Father's Day. But it turns out his cremated remains were sitting on a shelf in the basement of the funeral home that handled his arrangements, according to a lawsuit. George...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
Patient grabs officer's gun, opens fire inside Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital: Sources
An investigation is underway after shots were reportedly fired inside the emergency room at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Action News has learned.According to sources, a Hi-Nella, New Jersey, police officer brought a patient to the hospital in Camden County just after 12 p.m. Saturday.Sources say once inside the emergency room, the patient got a hold of an officer's gun and started firing shots.Action News spoke with a man who says he's an employee of the hospital. He said he received text alert messages and an email from the hospital."It just said an all-clear for an active shooter alert. I didn't...
Tolls Increase On These 4 Bridges Between NJ, PA For First Time Since 2011
The increase on the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry, and Walt Whitman bridges went into effect at midnight. For passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and small trucks, tolls increased from $5 to $6. For recreational vehicles and mobile homes, tolls go up from $.7.50 to $9 per axle. For buses, the increase goes from $3.75 to $4.50.
Luby leads Collingswood past Clayton - Football recap
Caden Luby scored four touchdowns, including a 69-yard scamper to give Collingswood a 22-14 lead late in the third quarter, in what resulted in a marvelous performance to help give Collingswood a 30-26 victory over Clayton in Clayton. Luby followed up his long touchdown with a two yard run which...
Car slams into building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center
An 85-year-old woman was seriously injured when she drove her car into a building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center on Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. at a two-story brick building that sits apart from the main shopping center structure and houses a Dunkin' Donuts, Dimple's Nail Boutique, Delaware Hospice and other tenants. The impact damaged a stairwell that separates the Dunkin' and the nail salon. Both...
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kradyused his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and took...
Delaware ticket just misses winning $627 million Mega Millions jackpot
One Delaware Lottery ticket holder was just one white ball away Friday night from winning the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Instead of winning $627 million, the person will get $10,000 for matching four of the five white balls drawn and the gold Mega Ball. No one in Delaware has ever hit...
Missing Delaware fisherman missed call with family; Coast Guard asks for help
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Delaware fisherman who was last seen earlier this week.Officials are searching for 46-year-old Dorian Yanke. He last spoke with family members on Monday around 7:30 a.m.During the phone call, he reportedly informed family members he was going on a fishing trip in the vicinity of Rehoboth Bay, Delaware.The Coast Guard says he missed a call with family members on Tuesday. He was then reported missing the next day.Yanke is about 6 feet tall and weighs roughly 200 pounds.He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, navy shorts, and a navy ball cap.Anyone with information is asked to call the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center 24/7 hotline at 215-271-4960.
Elderly Woman Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Building Saturday
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash where a vehicle struck a building in Newark. Officials said an 85-year-old woman sustained serious injuries following a motor vehicle collision on the afternoon of August 31, 2024, at the Polly Drummond Hill Shopping Center in Newark. Crews from the New Castle County Paramedics and the Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company of Newark were dispatched to the crash at approximately 4:30, Saturday afternoon.
A defensive menace, Linthicum shows offensive ability as Oakcrest handles Hammonton
With less than 30 seconds left, Donovan Linthicum raced down field on kickoff coverage with his team clearly on the verge of victory. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Jersey Shore bridge reopened after being struck by fishing vessel
A Jersey shore bridge has reopened after being struck by a large fishing vessel and closed overnight. The Middle Thorofare Bridge, also called the Two Mile Bridge, connects Lower Township and Wildwood Crest. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
SBU Sports: Volleyball starts season with wins over Delaware State & Presbyterian
Seawolves Defeat Hornets and Blue Hose in a Pair of Five-Set Thrillers. It was a dominant opening day for the Stony Brook volleyball team as they picked up a pair of five-set victories over Delaware State and Presbyterian at the JMU Invitational on Aug. 30. The non-conference wins improved Stony Brook’s overall record to 2-0 on the young season.
New Jersey judge allows smoking to continue in Atlantic City casinos
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS/AP) — A New Jersey judge ruled on Friday that smoking will continue to be allowed in Atlantic City's casinos, marking a win for the city's struggling casino industry but a disappointing setback for casino workers who have long campaigned for a smoke-free work environment.The ruling by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels represented a major victory for the city's nine casinos, most of which are winning less money from in-person gamblers than they did before the COVID19 pandemic hit.But it was a big a setback for workers who have been trying for four years to ban smoking...
Man shot while sitting outside his home in Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for the person who they said shot a man while he was sitting outside of his home Friday night. According to police, around 10:47 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of N. Peach Street for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival,...
Riverton-Belvidere Bridge walkway reopened
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – Pedestrian access across the Riverton-Belvidere Toll-Supported Bridge’s walkway has been restored for the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced Friday. Access to the bridge walkway on the bridge’s Pennsylvania side, however, is restricted to a temporary two-foot-wide...
Dooney’s Pub replacing Tilton Inn in EHT, NJ
As we speculated about back on July 26, the Tilton Inn in Egg Harbor Township will now be an Irish Pub called Dooney’s Pub, which also has locations in Delran and Voorhees. I have heard from multiple sources that a new Irish Pub will be moving into the building, and I have gotten confirmation that the new buyer will keep operating the property as a restaurant.
Officer runs over woman sunbathing on Jersey Shore beach
Rose Simone was sunbathing on the Wildwood beach on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon when the screaming started. “People were just screaming, ‘You hit somebody! Somebody’s under your truck! Stop!” Simone recounted in a phone interview Saturday. “Everybody is just gathering around the area and then the cop jumps out of his truck.”
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