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Why it’s illegal to sit on these benches in this New Jersey town
One New Jersey town has some nice benches for the public to use — but, apparently, it's not legal to sit on them. Let's assume for a moment that you are a weary traveler walking along Route 40 across South Jersey and you need to take a brief break.
2 dead from West Nile virus in New Jersey, health officials say
TRENTON, N.J. — Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.The New Jersey Department of Health said one death was in Cumberland County and the other was in Mercer County. Officials said both individuals were older adults.Six more cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Hudson, Mercer and Middlesex counties, health officials said. They said all of the patients are over 50 years old.These cases are in addition to two reported earlier this summer in Middlesex and Union counties. Both patients were treated and released,...
2 Cows Go Missing in Egg Harbor Township
Somebody will be looking for some missing animals until the cows come home. Primarily because they are cows. One of the animals has horns, but we're told it is in fact a female Scottish Highland cow. Two animals missing in Egg Harbor Township. A post on the Facebook page, Atlantic...
Multiple drownings in NJ this week, with the latest in South Jersey
MONROE (Gloucester) — Another drowning reported this summer in New Jersey, this time in Gloucester County. Rescuers were notified around 2 p.m. Thursday about a missing swimmer around the 4700 block of Jackson Road, according to 6ABC in Philadelphia. A New Jersey State Police helicopter assisted, along with ground...
Atlantic County to Conduct Mosquito Ground Sprays Aug. 30
The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control has scheduled ground sprays for portions of Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illness. The ground spray application will take place, weather permitting, between 4 a.m....
Rare, must-see listing: NJ alpaca farm for sale
There is a unique Atlantic County real estate listing that definitely goes against virtually all New Jersey stereotypes. A 22-acre property in Egg Harbor Township has been known for the past six years or so as Winding Creek Alpaca Farm. When it comes to NJ farmland, alpacas are a relatively...
Get Your Criminal Record Expunged in Several South Jersey Counties
As the saying goes, "We all make mistakes." If your mistakes have clouded your future, there may be a way to clear everything up. If you live in Cumberland, Gloucester, or Salem counties, your criminal record may be able to be erased this fall. The Office of the Cumberland County...
Local community comes together to support, advocate for overdose awareness
On Friday, Aug. 23, community members throughout Atlantic County joined together in a collective effort to raise awareness about overdose. The event was held alongside the soft opening of the new Angels in Motion office, located at 2 W. Glendale Ave. in Pleasantville. Various community outreach organizations and volunteer agencies were in attendance, providing life-saving information and tips to the public.
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