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Crash Closes Route 70 In South Jersey Crash Closes Route 70 In South Jersey
Crash Closes Route 70 In South Jersey A crash closed all lanes of Route 70 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred before noon on Tuesday, April 9 eastbound near New Road in Southampton Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. An unconfirmed report said the crash involved a motorcycle. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
'Scary:' NJ Costco Shopper Shoots Themself Accidentally, Police Say 'Scary:' NJ Costco Shopper Shoots Themself Accidentally, Police Say
'Scary:' NJ Costco Shopper Shoots Themself Accidentally, Police Say Police are investigating after a shopper accidentally shot themselves inside an Ocean County wholesale store over the weekend, they said. Brick Township police officers responded to the Costco warehouse on Route 70 at around 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, local police said. The owner of the gun is expected to survive their injuries. One person who replied to the police department's Facebook post about the incident said they saw what happened. "I was right next to him when it happened," the commenter said. "It was terrible and scary. The bullet landed 5 feet from my daughter.  "If you're …

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by Chris Spiker
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Crash, Downed Lines Close Route 70 In Burlington County Crash, Downed Lines Close Route 70 In Burlington County
Crash, Downed Lines Close Route 70 In Burlington County A crash and downed power lines closed Route 70 in Medford Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept 26 near Hartford Road, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes remained closed in both directions as of 1 p.m., 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 In Camden County Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 In Camden County
Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 In Camden County There was a crash with injuries on Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 southbound near exit 34 (Route 70) in Cherry Hill Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. There were no serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.

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by Jon Craig
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Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 70 Camden County Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 70 Camden County
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 70 Camden County There was a crash with injuries on Route 70 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 westbound East of Route 38 in Pennsauken Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Two of three lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Serious Crash Shuts Route 70 South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Shuts Route 70 South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Shuts Route 70 South Jersey (Developing) A serious crash closed Route 70 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:15 p.m. on Monday, July 3 near Route 530/Lakehurst Road in Pemberton Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. An unconfirmed report said there was a fatality involved. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Business
Popular Chicken Restaurant Opens In Shuttered Marlton Kmart Popular Chicken Restaurant Opens In Shuttered Marlton Kmart
Popular Chicken Restaurant Opens In Shuttered Marlton Kmart A wildly popular Jersey Shore chicken joint has expanded its footprint with a second location. Chicken or the Egg, commonly called simply "Chegg," has opened its Marlton location in the space formerly occupied by Kmart at Renaissance Square on Route 70. The flagship location was opened in 1991 by brothers Mark and Craig Cohen in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island. That location will be closed until Feb. 15 for winter break, the restaurant said. The menu has a little something for everyone including wings, breakfast, brunch, desserts, drinks and more. Click here for Chegg's website…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Burlington County: Police Motorcyclist Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Burlington County: Police
Motorcyclist Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Burlington County: Police A motorcyclist with a fake license plate was arrested after a high-speed chase, authorities said. On Thursday, Nov. 3 at about 2:45 p.m., an officer conducting traffic enforcement on Route 73, near Route 70, observed a motorcycle being operated with a fictitious license plate, Evesham police said.  The officer attempted to initiate a motor vehicle stop, however, the rider of the motorcycle failed to pull over.  The rider accelerated at a high rate of speed, putting his life and the life of other motorists at risk, as he traveled north on Route 73 at …

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by Jon Craig
News
Gary Busey Charged With Groping Women At NJ Horror Film Convention Gary Busey Charged With Groping Women At NJ Horror Film Convention
Gary Busey Charged With Groping Women At NJ Horror Film Convention Actor Gary Busey was charged with groping women at a "Monster Mania" convention in Cherry Hill before attendees said he was thrown out. Cherry Hill police confirmed the arrest Saturday in a release that began: "A California man is facing sexual offense charges..." Busey, 78, of Malibu, CA, was charged Friday with two counts of criminal sexual contact, one of attempted criminal sexual contact and harassment before being released, police said in the release. The charges stem from Busey's appearance at "Monster Mania Con 50," held at the Doubletree Hotel on Route 70 from Aug. 12-14. Addition…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Fatal Crash Reported On Route 70 South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Reported On Route 70 South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Reported On Route 70 South Jersey (Developing) A fatal crash occurred on Route 70 in South Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash happened at about 7 a.m. near Spring Lake Boulevard in Pemberton Township, initial reports said. Route 70 was closed in both directions for several hours. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig