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Patient grabs officer's gun, opens fire inside Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital: Sources
An investigation is underway after shots were reportedly fired inside the emergency room at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Action News has learned.According to sources, a Hi-Nella, New Jersey, police officer brought a patient to the hospital in Camden County just after 12 p.m. Saturday.Sources say once inside the emergency room, the patient got a hold of an officer's gun and started firing shots.Action News spoke with a man who says he's an employee of the hospital. He said he received text alert messages and an email from the hospital."It just said an all-clear for an active shooter alert. I didn't...
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.
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...
Willingboro, NJ, man charged with fatally stabbing his brother
A Willingboro man has been charged for allegedly fatally stabbing his brother following an argument last weekend. Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw's office says 26-year-old Carl Agyemang was charged with first-degree murder and related weapons offenses following the death of his brother, Floyd, who was 23. According to officials, an...
Medford Lakes Brokers Deal with Camden County Insurance Fund to Extend Liability Coverage to Colony After HOA’s Policy Canceled
MEDFORD LAKES—An agreement brokered by Medford Lakes Borough and the Camden County Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) [which the borough is part of despite being a Burlington County municipality] has purportedly averted what would otherwise have been considerable financial strain placed on the Medford Lakes Colony Club to the point that the homeowners association (HOA) for Medford Lakes would have needed to go the “nuclear option” and institute a potentially massive dues increase to continue to sustain itself.
Dominating 35-7 start for Ocean City Red Raider football
OCEAN CITY – Fueled by dominant play in the trenches, the Ocean City Red Raider football team took home an impressive win in the season opener. In the fourth annual Battle at the Beach event at Carey Stadium, the Raiders ran for nearly 300 yards en route to a 35-7 win over Cinnaminson High School Thursday, Aug. 29.
Cape May-Lewes Ferry celebrates 60 years
NORTH CAPE MAY, N.J. (CBS) — The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is marking a big birthday this year — 60 years."Our first crossing was on July 1, 1964, and as a little aside, the very first vehicle aboard was a Mustang, and it was also the first year for the Mustang, so we're the exact same age as the Ford Mustang," Terry Anstead, customer service manager with Delaware River Bay Authority, said.During the summer, the ferry averages 600 to 800 passengers daily and upwards of 100 vehicles. From cars to tractor-trailers, the ferry welcomes anything "highway legal."The first crossings begin at...
One Week Away from the Annual Ocean County Irish Festival at Manahawkin Lake
STAFFORD - The 8th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival will take place rain or shine next Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manahawkin Lake Park. A free and fun family event to celebrate Irish Heritage with food and craft vendors, live music, Irish Step Dancers, Pipe Bands, Raffles and activities for the kids.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There is a Super 50/50 drawing and those tickets can be purchased before or during the festival. There will be 50/50 drawings all throughout the day. There will be a great variety of Irish musical...
Bob’s Store Has Grand Opening in Toms River
Bob’s Discount Furniture Has Grand Opening in Toms River. Ocean County welcomed a new business to Toms River today with the official "Grand Opening" of the new Bob's Store on Hooper Avenue. Bob’s Discount Furniture, the 9th largest U.S. furniture chain with 184 stores across 24 states, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Toms River, New Jersey.
Barnes & Noble move date set in Eatontown; new poke restaurant to open at Freehold mall
Barnes & Noble has set the moving date for its store at Monmouth Mall in Eatontown. The current store, located at one of the mall's corners, will move to a space previously occupied by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and La Maison Fine Furniture. Whole Foods Market will take over Barnes & Noble's storefront. In a post...
Robert G. Weigand, 95, of Hazlet honored for 75 years of service with the Hazlet Volunteer Fire Department.
HAZLET, NJ: There are those extraordinary people we meet in our lives who give back to the community as a part of their every day life. Hazlet's Robert G. Weigand, 95, is one of those people. He was recently recognized for 75 years of dedication and service with the Hazlet Volunteer Fire Department. According to Hazlet Township, since 1953, Weigand has served in different roles, such as firefighter, chief and district commissioner.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In addition to his first responder roles, Weigand served a 40-year career with Hazlet Township, starting as its sole employee doing road duty and ending as the Township Administrator. He continues to give back locally by helping to preserve the Hazlet story, as a Township Historian. Congratulations were delivered to Weigand at Hazlet Fire Co. #1 on August 23, 2024, were family, friends, and fellow fire company and department members; Hazlet Township Committeeman Michael Glackin; and Robert J. Kelly of the New Jersey State Fireman's Association Executive Committee. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Shore Conference football: Jack Cannon, runs, throws Holmdel past Long Branch
HOLMDEL - Both Holmdel junior quarterback Jack Cannon and Long Branch junior quarterback Quinton Fisher put on a show Friday night in the season-opener for both teams at Bob Roggy Memorial Field. But, in the end, it was Holmdel, led by Cannon's 172 yards rushing and three TDs and 107 yards passing...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Howell area, Aug. 19-25
A house in Howell that sold for $925,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Howell area in the past week. In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $574,292. The average price per square foot was $341.
Lavallette School tightens honor roll criteria
LAVALLETTE — The Lavallette Elementary School adopted a new set of honor roll criteria for its fifth- through eighth-grade students at the district’s most recent board of education meeting. According to a letter sent to Lavallette School parents, the former criteria for “first honors” were an “overall average of 93 or better in academic subjects with no grade below 85 and no mark below ‘G’ in special areas;” for “second honors,” criteria were an “overall average of 85 or better in academic subjects with no grade below 80 and no mark below ‘G’ in special areas.”
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