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Update: 8 N.J. counties under a heat advisory until Wednesday night
On Wednesday at 2:48 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 9 p.m. for Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Ocean counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 102 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,"...
What $250,000 can buy you in Gloucester County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 17 and June 23. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Gloucester County, all of which featured homes under $250,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Washington Township Calendar
Those who are struggling with substance abuse and have been thinking about seeking help can do so at the Washington Township Police Department on Mondays from noon to 2 p.m. The program is available to everybody, regardless of residence. No appointment or insurance necessary. For more information please visit www.straighttotreatment.com.
Shoplifter threatens to shoot Walmart worker, runs across Route 42: Washington Twp., NJ, Police
A Sicklerville woman is facing a list of charges including aggravated assault on police following an alleged shoplifting incident in Gloucester County. The Washington Township Police Department says at about 8:45 this past Saturday night, they received a call from Walmart in Turnersville regarding a shoplifter. According to authorities, that...
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $294K
There was a major Jersey Cash 5 lottery winner in South Jersey.The jackpot was worth $294,065 for the Sunday, June 23 drawing.The winning numbers were: 18, 27, 28, 29 and 43.The winning ticket was sold at Casa Rocie's, 135 E. High St., Unit A in Glassboro, Gloucester County.
New Jersey lottery player wins $294,065 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. Here's where
One lucky Gloucester County lottery player won almost $300,000 in Sunday's Jersey Cash 5 drawing. The ticket sold at Casa Rocie’s on East High Street in Glassboro matched the five numbers to win the $294,065 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, the New Jersey Lottery announced Monday. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
He couldn’t run as a Democrat. So he’s seeking write-in votes as an independent ‘MAGA candidate.’
A mayoral candidate who is facing federal fraud charges and who was denied a space on a local Democratic primary ballot when town officials couldn’t confirm his New Jersey residency said he is now running as an “independent MAGA mayor candidate.”. While William O’Hanlon’s proof of residency has...
See all homes sold in Gloucester County, June 17 to June 23
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Gloucester County reported from June 17 to June 23. There were 93 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,302-square-foot home on Watkins Avenue in Woodbury that sold for $350,000. Blackwood.
As South Jersey faces severe weather, interest in ham radio surges in Gloucester County
Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club President Jonathan Pearce, 76, of Deptford recalls the “devastating” 2021 tornado that ravaged through neighborhoods and “doubled over” the radio facility’s approximately 70 to 80 foot antenna towers. “It ripped through Mullica Hill,” he said. “And it ripped off the...
Update: The excessive heat warning is expected to expire at 8 p.m.
The warning was for Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Ocean counties. "The threat for excessive heat has ended," states the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat wave safety tips: Stay safe with these recommendations. Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Seek...
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