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Fire burning in NJ's Wharton State Forest; Batona campground evacuated
TABERNACLE, N.J. (CBS) -- The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is responding to a 1,200-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest.NJFFS officials said containment crews were making progress and the fire was 40% contained Friday evening.As a precaution, the forest's Batona Campground was evacuated by park police after the fire broke out, which the service is labeling as the Tea Time Hill Wildfire. The NJFFS said at least two structures, a residential structure and a hunting club, in the area, were threatened.The Batona Trail is also closed between Route 532 and Carranza Road. There are additional local road closures in the...
More than 20 bank branches in NJ set to close
đ° The merge means 22 NJ bank branches will close. Any New Jersey resident who banks at Lakeland or Provident will want to know about this. Lakeland and Provident Banks have decided to merge, and that means 22 branches in New Jersey will close. The parent companies of the...
$10K in state budget allocated to âBrian Stack Internship Programâ â but not that Brian Stack
The recently approved New Jersey state budget includes a $10,000 allocation to the âBrian Stack Internship Program,â but it has nothing to do with the state senator and Union City mayor. Instead, the program is named after an aide who worked in Gov. Tom Keanâs administration in the...
Safety tips and risks to remember when heading into NJ waters
NEW JERSEY â You can find almost all waterbodies in New Jersey: rivers, lakes, the ocean and restricted waters like reservoirs. Though there's a lot of pros that come with the easy access, water enthusiasts also have more potential risks to account for. Regardless of the waterway, drownings are...
New Jersey lottery player wins $127,453 playing Fast Play Progressive. Here's where
A lottery player won $127,453 on a $20 bet playing one of the Fast Play Progressive jackpots offered by the New Jersey Lottery. The $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play Progressive winning ticket , which was 100% of the jackpot, was purchased at the Legacy Deli & Convenience Store, on Paterson Avenue in East Rutherford (Bergen County) on Thursday, July 4.
Swimming banned at large N.J. reservoir all summer due to toxic algae
Swimming is banned at Spruce Run Recreation Area in Hunterdon County this summer due to harmful algal blooms that can cause health problems, state officials said Thursday. Harmful algal blooms, known as HABs, are a âgrowing global problemâ and have been detected in New Jersey lakes this year at various levels, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Amazing Playskool play center opening at NJ mall
As New Jersey malls try to reinvent themselves, lots of new ideas are being brought in. The amusement category is one rung in the ladder of climbing back to where they want to be. When it comes to amusement for kids, for a long time the most malls would do...
NJ governorâs hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN â The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Bidenâs fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphyâs home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Four-star linebacker Kamar Archie commits to Rutgers for 2025 recruiting class
Rutgers adds another four-star prospect, linebacker Kamar Archie, to their 2025 recruiting class, securing his commitment and keeping him in New Jersey. Archie is a 6-foot-1, 228-pound inside linebacker ranked No. 7 in New Jersey and No. 12 at his position nationally for the 2025 recruiting cycle. Rutgers' 2025 class...
After juggling two college sports, this former N.J. star to focus on wrestling (for now)
Jimmy Mullen bounced between practices, meetings and study sessions so frequently he thought he would document what the true life of a college athlete juggling two sports would like. That, in itself, became another full-time job. Mullen, NJ.comâs Male Athlete of the Year in 2023, knew he was taking on...
These N.J. towns have the hottest housing markets in America. See full list.
Fifteen New Jersey towns are ranked among the top 150 hottest real estate markets nationwide, according to Realtor.com. The highest New Jersey entry on the list was Mount Laurel at 35th hottest in the nation as of May, according to Realtor.com. Mount Laurel had a median home listing price of $379,975.
NJ officer charged with DUI had wine bottle in police cruiser, video shows
HARRISON â A police officer charged with DUI after a patrol car crash months ago had a full wine bottle inside his cruiser at the time, as seen in body camera footage from responding officers. East Newark Patrolman Brian Aparicio was arrested after field sobriety tests, during the early-morning...
Seven most expensive homes sold in Evesham, June 24-30
A house in Marlton that sold for $680,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Evesham in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $497,714, or $248 per square foot.
Port Authority Recognized for Ambitious MWBE Work
At construction sites across the region, the Port Authority has been looking to build more than just new infrastructure. Through nation-leading goals for participation by minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in its major projects, the agency is also looking to build up local economies and empower local communities. That...
Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ â Seven New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Networkâs headquarters in New Providence. The Sharing Network Foundationâs scholarships are made possible thanks to several of the organizationâs family and partner funds: Hearts for Emma Partner Fund - created in celebration of Emma Rothmanâs lifesaving heart transplant to support high school education and donation advocacy efforts. Jim Rhatican Scholarship Fund - created in memory of Jim Rhatican, a NJ Sharing Network Volunteer, liver transplant recipient and retired teacher and coach of 35 years. Missyâs Miracle Scholarship Fund - created in celebration of Missy Rodriguezâs lifesaving liver transplant to follow her passion as a college counselor...
New Jersey Eyeing âRight-Size Packagingâ Bill
New Jersey is eyeing a number of bills to help reduce packaging waste. The state Senate recently passed a bill, in a 21-15 vote, that would ban large online and major retailers in the state from shipping products in cardboard boxes larger than two times the volume of product being shipped.
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