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3-year-old girl dies after her grandmother beat her with a large wooden stick just because the child wouldn’t listen and then left her on a bed for days for someone else to find her; grandma arrestedroanokedailymagazine.com6 hours ago
Woodstown Man Had 5-6 Beers, Drank While Driving In Crash That Killed Gaudreaus: AffidavitDaily Voice1 day ago
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Family of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau thanks community for support after fatal New Jersey crash
The family of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, the Columbus Blue Jackets forward and his brother who were killed after being hit suspected drunk driver while riding bicycles last week in Salem County, New Jersey, is thanking the community for the outpouring of support they've received.The statement, released by Johnny and Matthew's uncle on Tuesday, said the family is "greatly comforted" by the memorials, thoughts of kindness and tokens of remembrance as they "embark on the journey of laying John and Matty to rest.""We hear you, we see you, we thank you, we are ever so grateful and we are humbled...
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...
Former State Police lieutenant from New Jersey will lead Mass. State Police, Healey announces
Former Lieutenant Colonel of the New Jersey State Police Geoffery Noble will be the new head of MSP, Healey announced on Wednesday. Governor Maura Healey selected Geoffery Noble as the next Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police, officials announced on Wednesday. Nobel previously served as Lieutenant Colonel of the New...
After court loss, New Jersey casino workers vow to renew fight for smoke-free workplaces
Casino workers and their union leaders warned Wednesday they’ll take “more militant actions” to end the casino carveout in New Jersey’s indoor-smoking ban after a state judge last week threw out a lawsuit they hoped would force the issue in court. They wasted no time getting started. During a Wednesday news media call, they bashed […]
Sledgehammer robbers hit upscale NJ store during business hours
RED BANK — An armed security guard helped foil a daylight robbery of a jewelry store by two individuals carrying sledgehammers. Video posted by Red Bank Green shows two men dressed in gray pants, gray shirts and black caps run the door of Leonardo Jewelers. They turn around as a security guard comes out and he chases them down Front Street toward Water Street.
Widow of NJ police officer must repay $268K stolen from taxpayers
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A woman who admitted to stealing from her dead husband's pension has been ordered to repay nearly a decade's worth of stolen benefits. Sandra VonScheven, 49, was ordered to pay $268,000 in restitution in Superior Court in Mercer County, the Attorney General's Office said Thursday. That's...
A New Jersey Man Just Caught A Fish Worth Over One Million Dollars
Spending a day fishing at the Jersey Shore is like nothing else; it's relaxing to spend a day in the sun trying to catch the big one. Now imagine you reel in a fish so big that it warrants a check for over One Million dollars. I don't know about...
Have an appliance to recycle? NJ utility may pay you for it
⚫ A recycling program is offering rebates for unwanted appliances that still work. After a year-long hiatus, a program that pays residents for their unwanted appliances is up and running again from New Jersey's largest utility. PSE&G on Tuesday announced the resumption of its Appliance Recycling Program. PSE&G and other...
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Grub Hub driver goes psycho on NJ highway, cops say
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Grub Hub driver was arrested on Route 1 after police said he threatened to kill another motorist he accused of cutting him off. Township police said they received a 911 call Monday afternoon from a man who said the driver of a white Mercedes was throwing coins and spitting at his car. The other driver also pulled out a knife and threatened to kill him when they stopped at the next traffic light, the 911 caller said.
New options in one NJ food desert
Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.
Is it time for NJ high schools to start later?
Labor Day is here and with that, every high schooler in New Jersey realizes that their summer is officially over. It was always one of the worst feelings as a kid. Knowing that the freedom of summer vacation is over and it's back to reality now. Not only will kids...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
NJ Spotlight News: September 4, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Superfund listing proposed for Trenton neighborhood tainted by lead. The listing proposal is subject to a 60-day public comment period. Camden mayor:...
Another 4-year-old boy nearly drowns as tragic NJ summer continues
BERKELEY — A four-year-old boy is hospitalized in critical but stable condition after a rescue in Ocean County this Labor Day weekend, according to authorities. The young child was rescued from a swimming pool at a home in South Seaside Park on Friday, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
Experts Say NJ Hurricane Season Is Not Over Yet
New Jersey is no stranger to bad storms. There have been a few that caused a lot of damage when they made landfall. Even though it seems more common to hear about these storms during the warmer months, fall is actually one of the times when hurricanes are most likely to strike here in the Garden State.
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