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Air quality alert in effect for Salem and Cumberland counties Monday
On Saturday at 3:45 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Monday at midnight for Salem and Cumberland counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Sunday for Salem and Cumberland counties," says the National Weather Service. Air quality alerts:...
10 most expensive homes sold in Salem County, July 1-7
A house in Pilesgrove that sold for $619,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Salem County in the past week. In total, 21 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $237,733. The average price per square foot was $159.
Update: 9 N.J. counties under a flood watch until Saturday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood watch at 3:16 a.m. on Friday valid from 6 a.m. until Saturday 2 p.m. for Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Excessive runoff may...
N.J. teacher’s aide admitted drinking, smoking pot before fatal crash, prosecutor says
A man accused of killing a bicyclist in a hit-and-run crash in Salem County on July 2 will remain jailed until his trial, a judge ruled Wednesday morning. Deandra L. Brown Palmer, 44, of Swedesboro, admitted drinking several shots and smoking marijuana before driving that day, a prosecutor said during the court hearing.
Update: Heat advisory previously issued will expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory was for Sussex, Salem, Cumberland and Atlantic counties. "Lower temperatures and drier air will be across the region Thursday. More heat and humidity is expected late this weekend or early next week," states the National Weather Service. Mastering the heat: Weather service Guidelines for staying safe in high...
What $200,000 can buy you in Salem County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 24 and June 30. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Salem County, all of which featured homes under $200,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
Prepare for dense fog in 8 N.J. counties until Tuesday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 6:08 a.m. for dense fog until 10 a.m. for Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Cumberland counties. "Patchy fog this morning is reducing visibilities to less than one mile at times. Be prepared for rapid...
DWI Driver In Deadly NJ Bicycle Crash Was Trying To Pass Car In Front Of Him, Police Papers Say
A 44-year-old hit-and-run driver had a toddler in the back of his car when he struck and killed a bicyclist in Salem County early this month, police said.Douglas W. Nutt, 62, of Upper Pittsgrove, died at the crash scene on Shirley Road after being struck by Deandra L. Brown Palmer, of Swedesbo…
Bicyclist killed in N.J. hit-and-run ID’d by cops
Services will be held Tuesday for a Salem County man struck and killed by a motorist who allegedly left the scene of the crash and fled from police. Douglas W. Nutt, 62, was riding his bicycle on the eastbound shoulder of Shirley Road in the Upper Pittsgrove shortly before 7 p.m. on July 2 when he was hit by a car driven by Deandra L. Brown Palmer, 44, of Swedesboro, according to New Jersey State Police.
See all homes sold in Salem County, July 1 to July 7
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Salem County reported from July 1 to July 7. There were 21 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,006-square-foot home on C Street in Penns Grove that sold for $185,000.
Update: Heat advisory affecting 3 N.J. counties until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 3:01 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Salem, Cumberland and Atlantic counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 108 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," explains the weather...
Update: Be prepared for heat index values up to 106 degrees until Saturday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 2:55 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 degrees." "Heat related illnesses...
10 most expensive homes sold in Salem County, June 24-30
A house in Salem that sold for $380,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Salem County in the past week. In total, 22 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $218,359. The average price per square foot ended up at $145.
N.J. motorist struck and killed bicyclist, fled from police, cops say
A South Jersey motorist is behind bars after he allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist, fled the scene, then led police on a chase Tuesday evening in Salem County, police said. Deandra L. Brownpalmer, 44, of Swedesboro, was driving a car westbound on the 300 block of Shirley Road in...
Update: 5 N.J. counties under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 9:52 p.m. on Thursday valid from Friday 10 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
$1M health care grant to support Salem County residents (photos)
Inspira Medical Center Mannington recently received a $1 million grant to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment. Announced during a June 24 event in Salem, the United States Department of Agr...
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