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Hit-and-run driver sought in Gloucester County after crash leaves woman paralyzed from waist down
Police in Washington Township, New Jersey, are still searching for the driver who struck a pedestrian and fled the scene back in May.The victim's family spoke with Action News on Saturday about the collision.The victim's mother says her daughter, 37-year-old Jacqueline Franklin, spent 30 days in the hospital following the crash.WATCH | Woman airlifted to hospital after being struck by hit-and-run-driver in Washington Twp.Woman airlifted to hospital after being struck by hit-and-run-driver in Washington Twp.As a result, Franklin is paralyzed from the waist down and preparing for her long road to recovery with extensive medical treatment and physical therapy.The crash...
Gloucester Township fire sends smoke billowing over area
GLOUCESTER TWP. — A fire here Friday afternoon injured three firefighters and sent dark smoke billowing over the area. Police officers spotted heavy smoke around 3:30 p.m. and located the blaze behind Marksman Transport at 1900 Erial Road, according to Gloucester Township police. The flames were contained to several...
Air quality alert in effect for 3 N.J. counties Monday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Monday at midnight for Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Sunday for Southwestern New Jersey," says the National Weather Service. Guidance for air quality alerts: Insights from...
Water safety ‘a community effort’
In the ancient world half-woman, half-bird creatures would sing a sweet song – luring entire crews of sailors who drowned when their boats crashed into the sirens’ rocky island. In the minds of people during the Middle Ages mermaids – beautiful woman with a fish tail – existed....
Mega Millions winning numbers, live results for Friday’s $162M lottery drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s lottery drawing has climbed to an estimated $162 million with a cash option of $75.5 million. The winning numbers were: 6, 15, 32, 54 and 67. The Mega Ball drawn was 4 with a Megaplier of 3X. No one across the country hit...
South Jersey Police Seek Suspects in Pizzeria Counterfeit Currency Case
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Gloucester Township Police are seeking assistance in identifying suspects who used counterfeit currency at a local pizza shop. The incident occurred at Gallery Pizza on Erial…
Here’s when the N.J. dinosaur fossil park and museum will open
The opening of a $73 million dinosaur fossil park and museum has been rescheduled for fall. Officials at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University were hoping for an opening last month, according to the benefactor and school alumnus who has contributed more than a third of the cost for the 65-acre facility in Mantua, Gloucester County.
Driver charged in hit-and-run
The driver involved in a hit-and-run accident last month in Gloucester Township has been identified and charged, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. Christopher Bucceroni, 28, of West Deptford, faces charges of third-degree knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident...
10 most expensive homes sold in Gloucester County, June 24-30
A house in Mullica Hill that sold for $2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Gloucester County in the past week. In total, 45 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $430,012, or $226 per square foot.
KPOT Korean BBQ Coming Soon to Deptford, New Jersey!
Great news if you're a Korean hot pot lover in Gloucester County!. Popular Korean hot pot chain, KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is continuing its New Jersey expansion with a location in Deptford on the way!. According to the website, they'll be located at 1500 Almonesson Rd, in the...
Update: 5 N.J. counties under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 9:52 p.m. on Thursday valid from Friday 10 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
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