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NJ police identify man who drowned in Cedar Lake Wildlife Management area
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. (CBS) -- A man who lived in Gloucester County drowned in the Cedar Lake Wildlife Management area in Williamstown on Thursday, Monroe Township police announced.Police said the man, identified by police as Rafael Martinez Pascual, 38, was swimming with friends in the area right off Jackson Road when he went underwater and never returned to the surface.The area where the group was swimming is closed for public access and swimming is prohibited, according to Wildlife Management Area regulations. Multiple emergency response services worked to find Pascual in the water utilizing divers, a watercraft, a helicopter and drones, police said.A rescue diver found Pascual's body around 5 p.m., police said, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The 38-year-old is a citizen of Mexico but lived in Pitman, N.J., police said.Authorities said Pascual was the fourth person to drown in Monroe Township this summer.Monroe Township Police Department and the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office are investigating the incident.
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...
Not having to ask 'can you hear me now' in Hockessin
In a part of Delaware notorious for dropped phone calls, New Castle County and Verizon are teaming up to fill the void. New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, county workers, lawmakers, and a Verizon executive, broke ground on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for a new cell tower on the grounds of the Police Athletic League (PAL) on Lancaster Pike.
Pa. winery unveils vintage of wine that hasn’t been released in more than 2 decades
Fans of Va La Vineyards in Avondale, Chester County, are familiar with the drill: annual releases of Silk (a rosato), Cedar and Mahogany (red blends) and La Prima Donna (orange wine), and then one or two more depending on what owner/winemaker Anthony Vietri has aged to satisfaction. Over the years,...
Hockessin to get new cell phone tower, more to be built
Some dead-zones in Hockessin will be eradicated with the addition of a new 160-foot cell tower. Located at 7259 Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, the addition had a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at the Hockessin Police Athletic League. Cell phone reception along with internet availability has become a popular topic in recent years, especially with the pandemic highlighting some of the accessibility ... Read More
Popular Indoor Trampoline, Entertainment Park Chain Scouts Chester County for New Location
Sky Zone, the chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening a location in Chester County. Sky Zone, the popular chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening two more locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Chester County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Football Recap: Alex Foley Leads Upper Moreland to Victory over East
On Friday, the Upper Moreland Bears earned a 21-14 win over the East Vikings. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Bears' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 258th, while the Vikings are ranked 126th). Alex Foley was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for...
The 4th Annual Rods for Reading Car Show will take place on Saturday
HOUSTON, Del. – The Friends of Kent Public Library will host its annual Rods for Reading car show on Saturday, held at the G&R Campground, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can enjoy hot rides, small puzzles, and book sales. Along with the main event, the car show. It will feature 200 car enthusiasts who are expected to participate. Cars, Motorcycles, and tractors are all eligible to enter with the cost of $15.
Burlington County, NJ, man gets 60 years in prison for fatal shooting
A Burlington County man will be well into his 70s before he may see the outside of a prison after being sentenced for killing a man. Last Friday, 25-year-old Lesure Funari of Burlington City was sentenced to 60 years behind bars for a fatal shooting in Camden in the fall of 2021.
Avril Lavigne’s Greatest Hits In Camden
Buckle up, rockers, because the pop-punk princess just rocked Camden in a way that’ll have your ears ringing for days! Avril Lavigne’s “Greatest Hits” tour thundered into the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on August 29th, transforming the spacious venue into a vibrant celebration of nostalgia and excitement.
USDA expands program, boosts clean energy initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an expansion of its Rural Energy for America Program, aimed at helping farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses in Sussex County invest in renewable energy systems and energy-efficiency improvements such as solar panels. The program, which provides grants and loan guarantees, is a...
America’s pastime celebrated with Base Ball at the Beach
The Villages of Five Points was thrown back into the past Aug. 24, as the Lewes Base Ball Club hosted the fourth annual Base Ball at the Beach Festival. The Lewes club took on Rising Sun Base Ball Club and Elkton Eclipse Base Ball Club in a three-team format. All...
Sussex County Vacationers Plan Ahead for Hectic Holiday Weekend Travel
Jim Ellis and his friends arrived in Lewes today, taking the Cape May-Lewes Ferry for a friend's bachelor party. Ellis said the convenience and affordability of the ferry were hard to resist on such a busy travel day.
Concerns raised over trash left behind at Deauville Beach
After spending the early morning hours of many days this summer cleaning up Deauville Beach, a Rehoboth Beach renter and resident are asking the state to step up its game for next year. In response, the state says this summer has been a year for learning, and after an end-of-summer review, changes will be implemented.
Planet Delaware to celebrate plant-based living Sept. 13-15
VegRehoboth will host Planet Delaware events from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15, including an inspiring film, engaging speakers, hands-on activities and delicious plant-based food. Planet Delaware will kick off with a free screening of the award-winning documentary "Eating for Tomorrow" at 6 p.m., Sept. 13, at Unitarian Universalists...
Community Anti-Drug Rally and march held in Georgetown
Everlasting Hope Ministries held its 31st annual Community Anti-Drug Rally, March and Fun Day at the Richard Allen School in Georgetown Aug. 17. Attendees enjoyed a variety of games, food, bounce houses, train rides and door prizes. The purpose of the rally and march was to send positive messages to...
Nanticoke Indian powwow to carry on cultural traditions Sept. 7-8
Changing Tides is the theme for the Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s 46th Annual Powwow, set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8, at Hudson Fields, 30045 Eagle Crest Road, Milton. Parking is free. Powwow drummers and singers provide the music to which Native American...
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