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Tragic Story Sparks New Jersey Swimming Safety Conversation
Despite the depiction of Lifeguards on popular TV shows like "Baywatch", the reality is that these are important jobs and not overly glamorous. At the Jersey Shore, Lifeguards do more than just get a suntan each summer. Dating back to the late 1800s, the job of "Lifeguards" was given to...
Crash On Garden State Parkway Closes Lanes In Union County: Njdot
The crash occurred south of Exit 138 in Kenilworth on the Garden State Parkway southbound, the NJDOT said. Two left lanes are blocked, the NJDOT said. to follow Daily Voice Union and receive free news updates.
Woman Dies When SUV Crashes Into Tree In South Jersey, State Police Say
Elizabeth Greco, 61, died in the crash in Fairfield on Monday, Aug. 12, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the crash at milepost 0.45 on Fairton Millville Road at around 1:34 p.m. Investigators said Greco was driving west in a Kia Sorento when she lost control of the...
‘Stunning’ data breach at NJ healthcare company, AG says
💻 Huge healthcare data breach effected 331,600 NJ patients. 💻 Old and shared passwords allowed hackers to gain access. Old and shared employee passwords led to a stunning data breach at a healthcare company that compromised patient data for over 331,000 New Jersey residents, according to New Jersey Attorney General Mathew Platkin.
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
N.J. county spends $16M to become hotel’s sole owner, create hospitality career training
Middlesex County is investing $16 million in a New Brunswick hotel to consolidate its ownership and provide more student educational opportunities, officials announced Thursday. The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center, which opened in 2007, is owned by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority. But it also has other shareholders who partially...
Traffic Signal Changes At Major Brick Intersection
BRICK – Local drivers should be aware of traffic changes that will begin today in Brick Township, police said. According to the Brick Township Police Department, the Ocean County Engineering Department will be changing the traffic signal sequence at the intersection of Chambers Bridge Road and Brick Boulevard. There...
PHOTOS: Lakewood Fire Commissioners and Mayor Honor Retired Chief Fire Marshal Dan Mulligan
At tonight’s Lakewood Fire Commissioners meeting, the board of Fire Commissioners presented retired Ocean County Chief Fire Marshal Dan Mulligan with a proclamation honoring his years of service to the County and Lakewood. Mayor Ray Coles and Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller also presented Mulligan with a proclamation and highlighted...
CHEMED and Chaverim of Central Jersey to Distribute 5,000 Car Fresheners to Promote Safety in Lakewood Community
CHEMED and Chaverim of Central Jersey join together to distribute 5,000 car fresheners to the Lakewood community. The car fresheners feature Tefilas Haderech on one side and a reminder to check the car for children on the other side. Starting immediately, these car fresheners will be available for pickup at...
June Investigation Leads to Charges Against Business Owners
According to the Wildwood Police, "Several Investigators of the NJ Office of Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs served multiple boardwalk business owners with Notices of Violation for distributing flavored vapor products, as a result of a preliminary operation conducted during June 2024." All eight business owners were given a...
The Sand Hill Indian Story- Part 2
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Last weekend, on August 3rd, the descendants of "Indian Ike" Isaac Richardson gathered in Eatontown's Wolcott Park to revisit the long and storied history of one of Neptune's oldest families. There were attendees from all over the country; there was food and laughter and somber remembrance of those who could not make it. Gary Puryear manned the grill with his brother Todd (Neptune Township Fire Commissioner); their sister Donna (retired Asbury Park teacher and current Neptune Board of Education Member) herded a bulk of her 15 siblings and their children into a panorama-sized photo. ...
Gov. Murphy will tap George Helmy, former chief of staff, to fill Menendez Senate seat
Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to announce that his former chief of staff George Helmy will represent the residents of New Jersey in the U.S. Senate for the next few months. Helmy will fill the vacancy being created with the resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez, said sources close to the Murphy administration. ...
N.J. football preview, 2024: Top 150 returning tackle leaders
High school football is back. The 2024 season kicks off on Thursday, August 29 and is expected to be another sensational year throughout the state. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
2 New Jersey Counties Named Safest In America
Two New Jersey counties made the list of the safest counties in America and one made it into the top ten. There were many different things taken into consideration including gun violence, few deaths tied to accidents and motor vehicle crashes, and a good health and public safety infrastructure, according to a recent study from U.S News and World Report.
Drought officially erased from NJ thanks to Debby’s downpours
Winter was wet. Early Spring was wet. And then as Summer began, New Jersey's weather suddenly turned very dry. Cumulative precipitation at Trenton-Mercer Regional Airport since April 1, 2024. Notice the switch from wetter-than-usual to below-normal, followed by a big recovery as Debby drenched the state in August. (ACIS) Cumulative...
N.J. school district bans cell phones in class
Students in a Camden County school district will be adjusting to new restrictions on cell phones when classes resume in September. The K-12 Cherry Hill Public Schools district has banned the use of wireless communications devices during instructional periods, under a policy approved by the school board this summer.. In...
New Jersey ranks sixth in U.S. for this dubious distinction
A generation ago, you would smell cigarette smoke just about everywhere you went. Even growing up as a child, I can remember walking into a doctor's office and finding ashtrays in the lobby and in the examining room. Often a doctor would come in smoking a cigarette. Yes, that actually...
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