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OLIPHANT & WARRINGTON MILL DAM UPDATES
WOOLWICH TWP. – Two dams in our area, Oliphant Mill (Porches Mill) Dam, as well as Warrington Mill Dam have been closed in recent years causing rerouting of traffic. According to Caryn Shinske of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, there is no set date for completion of the projects, but Oliphant Mill Road Dam is in the review stages with the Bureau of Dam Safety.
Logan Township’s Community Garden
Logan Township’s Community Garden was dedicated to Logan Councilwoman Doris Hall during a ceremony on June 14. Hall served on Council for 23 years and during that time she was the liaison to the Beautification Committee. Pictured left to right is Councilman Arthur Smith, Hall’s grandsons Jamar Hall and...
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
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 5:58 a.m. on Thursday valid for Friday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 102 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
Residents in historic N.J. town start petition to save forest from housing development
Residents in a historic community in Gloucester County are pushing back against a housing developer’s plans to build homes on what activists describe as an environmentally sensitive forest. The area developers are eyeing is more than 7 acres of old-growth forest between the Mantua Heights and Cold Springs Forest...
N.J. woman pleads guilty in broomstick beating death of her 80-year-old mom
A South Jersey woman charged with beating her mother to death with a broomstick two years ago has agreed to enter a guilty plea, according to court documents. Loretta A. Barr, 67, of Washington Township in Gloucester County, was accused of striking 80-year-old Florence Dicriscio multiple times during a dispute on Aug. 6, 2022, at the apartment they shared.
Off-duty Gloucester Township cop charged with hitting 18-year-old bicyclist with car, fleeing scene
An off-duty police officer has been charged with fleeing the scene after hitting an 18-year-old bicyclist with his car last month in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, authorities said.
Overnight Fire Displaces Blackwood Family Of Five From Apartment, Damages Business: Police
Businesses below the apartment, where the fire began, also were damaged, Gloucester Township police said. On Wednesday, July 3, at approximately 1 a.m., Gloucester Township police were dispatched to 32 N. Black Horse Pike in Blackwood for a report of a structure fire. Arriving officers found heavy smoke coming from...
Committee adopts four ordinances during meeting
The Harrison Township Committee adopted four ordinances during their work session meeting on July 1 which focused on township management and projects. The first two ordinances passed, Ordinance No. 19-2024 and No. 20-2024, both focused on abiding by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) stances on stormwater management and privately owned salt storage, respectively.
NJ record lobster caught by Ocean County diver July 4; no one will ever beat that record
While you're sitting around the grill this July 4 holiday, raise a glass to William Sharp, who caught the mother of all New Jersey lobsters on this day in 2003. He was diving on the sunken remains of the Almirante, an old banana boat that everyone knows as the "flour wreck," which is a story unto itself. The 378-foot freighter belonged to the United Fruit Co. and was steaming from New York City to Colon, Panama,...
NJ homeless veterans nonprofit close to reaching 2024 goal
The multi-award-winning, Bedminster-based nonprofit, Independence for Veterans, has won its sixth consecutive “Certificate of Appreciation” award from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The award was given for the nonprofit's continued, outstanding contributions to the New Jersey homeless veterans community. Since Jan. 1, Independence for Veterans has successfully hand-delivered $495,000-plus worth of brand-new...
Map shows where to watch NYC's 4th of July fireworks tonight
NEW YORK -- New York City's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River tonight for the first time in more than a decade. We have everything to know about when it starts, how long it will last and the best viewing spots from both New York and New Jersey. If you aren't celebrating in the city, we also have a list of 4th of July fireworks displays in New Jersey, Westchester and Rockland counties and on Long Island. What time do NYC 4th of July fireworks start?The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:25 p.m....
Four New Jersey counties rank in top 10 most at risk for flooding in 2024. See list
With hurricane season upon us, it's crucial for New Jersey residents to be aware of the potential dangers these storms can bring. A recent study by LawnStarter compared flood risk across the United States, identifying over 940 counties with moderate to very high flood risk according to FEMA's data. Here is a look...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 7/4
10 - 18 mph (Gust 23 mph) 9 - 16 knots (Gust 20 knots) TODAY: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. Isolated showers and tstms late with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
N.J. winery to run with its revolutionary cookout idea for a 2nd straight year
Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, New Jersey, last year introduced The Great American Vineyard Cookout. For years, general manager John Cifelli said, they eschewed any Independence Day events. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this...
Chester’s mayor says the county’s only city is being ‘reborn’
Chester Mayor Stefan Roots, last week, presented his first State of the City address before an audience that included residents, City Council members, city employees, County Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer, District Attor- ney Jack Stollsteimer and state-appointed Receiver Michael Doweary. Held at Latham Hall on the campus of Widener University,...
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