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NJ men accused of ripping off investors for $6.7M in fuel scheme
Two Middlesex County men have been indicted by a state grand jury for allegedly cheating investors out of about $6.7 million. Shahid Javed, of Old Bridge, and Wilfredo Topacio, of Woodbridge, used fake companies and identities to dupe investors into believing they would make large profits off of fuel products, according to state Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Former Wildwood Commissioner Al Brannen, 81
Al Brannen, who served the Wildwood City Commission for two years and was very active in historical preservation in the city, has died at the age of 81. Brannen and his wife owned and operated several motels in the Wildwoods.
N.J. home prices to drop this fall. See full housing forecast.
Home values in New Jersey may decrease this fall, according to Zillow’s latest real estate forecast. An analysis of over 500 ZIP codes in the state showed that most will see home values drop by 1% or less in July. However, five towns — Pedricktown in Salem County, Brown Mills in Burlington County, Jersey City in Hudson County, Pemberton Township in Burlington County and Gibbsboro in Camden County — will see decreases of over 1%.
Report: Dunkin’ sued by N.J. woman who alleges tray of hot coffee spilled on her
A New Jersey woman is suing a Dunkin’ store in Roselle, N.J., claiming she sustained severe burns to both arms in 2022, when a tray of coffee cups spilled on her, according to an NJ.com report. Latonya Nicholas, 50, states in court papers that she was in her car...
Children’s theatre ‘Robin Hood’ show to begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Lewes
The curtain will rise at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, for the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre production of “Robin Hood” at Nassau Valley Winery near Lewes. An error in the start time was submitted and published previously. Emily Wick and Jed Krivisky are the RSCT actors in...
Everything is peachy at Historic Lewes Farmers Market
Peach grower Henry Bennett and pastry chef Dru Tevis teamed up for the sixth time July 20, as the featured duo presented another demonstration at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. Tevis’ dessert was a rice pudding peach parfait with a blueberry sauce using fruit from Bennett Orchards, which Tevis has...
Lewes farmers market to host tomato festival Aug. 3
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market Tomato Festival is set for 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at George H.P. Smith Park, kicking off National Farmers Market Week. If it rains, the market moves to the Lewes Elementary School parking lot at 820 Savannah Road. Kindle owner and Executive...
Community gathers at annual Summer Book Party
On Saturday, July 20, the Cape Henlopen School District hosted its annual Summer Book Party July 20 in partnership with Sunshine Circle Club; Lewes, Milton and Rehoboth Beach libraries; Delaware Readiness Team; Read Aloud Delaware; Sylvan Learning Center of Lewes; and the Harry K. Foundation. Adults enjoyed Dunkin’ coffee and...
Author to discuss origins of American Jewish identity Aug. 12
The Lewes Public Library, Seaside Jewish Community and Speak Out Against Hate will present a live, virtual presentation by Dr. Rachel Gordan, assistant professor of religion and Jewish studies at the University of Florida, about her book “Postwar Stories: How Books Made Judaism American” at 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, via Zoom. Participants are welcome to view the presentation at home on their own devices or gather with others to watch the livestream in the library’s large meeting room at 111 Adams Ave., Lewes.
Emergency Officials Respond to Vehicle Collision & Structure Fire in Sussex County
LEWES, DE - Multiple emergency officials responded to a motor vehicle collision that was quickly upgraded to a structure fire in Sussex County on Tuesday. On July 30th, at approximately 2:15pm, Lewes Fire Department was alerted to a motor vehicle collision on Lewes Georgetown Highway. Fire officials say the call was upgraded to an accident with entrapment, and then soon after upgraded to a working structure fire.
Moorlyn Square Theatre opens, returns landmark to Ocean City Boardwalk
OCEAN CITY — The iconic Moorlyn Theater, a beloved boardwalk landmark, reopened its doors last week under new management and a new name, Moorlyn Square Theatre. After an extensive renovation, the theater promises to bring a blend of classic charm and modern amenities to the community, rekindling the magic of the golden age of cinema at the Jersey shore.
Judge dismisses case against Lakewood Rabbi, leaving OPIA with another stain
In a massive blow to the state’s embattled Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, a Superior Court Judge today dismissed an indictment of a prominent Lakewood rabbi and ended a nearly decade-long prosecution. Judge Joseph Paone threw out the case against Osher Eisemann, saying the New Jersey Attorney General’s...
Howell man charged in death of Wall man in collision that happened a year ago
A Howell man has been charged with death by auto and cocaine possession in a crash in Wall that claimed the life of 55-year-old man a year ago. Thomas A. Redding, 45, was charged earlier this month but was a fugitive until U.S. marshals captured him in Philadelphia early Monday, Monmouth County...