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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
South Jersey Diner Suddenly Closing To Make Way For Wawa South Jersey Diner Suddenly Closing To Make Way For Wawa
South Jersey Diner Suddenly Closing To Make Way For Wawa A new Wawa will replace a historic South Jersey diner that's closing after nearly 50 years. The Red Lion Diner, at 1753 Route 206 in Southampton Township, announced its closure on Sept. 9 in a Facebook post. But the restaurant's iconic Red Lion statue will be preserved. “Dear Beloved Customers," the post read. "With a heavy heart we must inform you that the Red Lion Diner has sold. We will not be opening again. We appreciate all the support and patronage throughout the years. It was a difficult decision however we chose what was best for our families.” Efthimios “Paul” Tsiknakis and his f…
Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In These NJ, PA Towns Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In These NJ, PA Towns
Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In These NJ, PA Towns Two small tornados touched down in New Jersey and Pennsylvania amid thunderstorms Friday, June 16, the National Weather Service confirmed, The both were EF-0 twisters: One in Pemberton (Burlington County, NJ), and the other in West Caln Township (Chester County, PA). The Pemberton tornado's trail began in Southampton Township near Burrs Mill Road south, uprooting six trees as it traveld 3.4 miles to Ongs Hat Road, Stockton Bridge Road, and across Magnolia Road, at 12:55 p.m. in Pemberton, the NWS said. Confirmed tornado in Pemberton Township Burlington County, NJ. The image shows the p…
Fatal Rush-Hour Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Fatal Rush-Hour Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Rush-Hour Crash Reported In South Jersey (Developing) There was a fatal rush-hour crash in Burlington County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at Church and Eayrestown roads in Southampton Township, initial reports said. A second ambulance had been called for multiple victims, a report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Mobile Home Explodes Into Flames In Burlington County (DEVELOPING) Mobile Home Explodes Into Flames In Burlington County (DEVELOPING)
Mobile Home Explodes Into Flames In Burlington County (Developing) A mobile home purported exploded into flames in South Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The explosion and fire reportedly occurred before 11 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 on Edgewood Place in Southampton Township, initial reports said. There were no immediate details on injuries. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
NJSP Telecommunicator Killed By Wrong-Way Driver While Headed To Work: Authorities NJSP Telecommunicator Killed By Wrong-Way Driver While Headed To Work: Authorities
Njsp Telecommunicator Killed By Wrong-Way Driver While Headed To Work: Authorities A 62-year-old man on his way to work as a New Jersey State Police telecommunicator was killed in an early-morning crash on Friday, March 11, authorities said. Daryl Akers Jr. was heading north in a Jeep on Route 206 when a GMC Silverado heading south cross over the centerline and struck him near milepost 18.3 around 6:15 a.m. in Southampton Township, State Police said. Akers was pronounced dead at the scene. Affectionately known as "Skip," Akers graduated the New Jersey State Police Public Safety Telecommunicator Class on Sept. 7, 2002. During his 19 years, Akers served as …
State Police ID Couple Found Dead In South Jersey Home State Police ID Couple Found Dead In South Jersey Home
State Police ID Couple Found Dead In South Jersey Home State police have identified the couple found dead in their Burlington County home on Wednesday. The bodies of Steven A. Reinish, 72, and his wife, Barbara A. Reinish, 64, were found in a Southampton Township home, according to New Jersey State Police. Their deaths are not considered to be suspicious. according to Trooper Brandi Slota, a State Police spokeswoman, A report of "bodies found" came in from 176 Huntington Drive at about 5 p.m. Wednesday. The fire department helped investigate, according to an initial report. A visitor found the bodies, and carbon monoxide was suspected to be …
UPDATE: 2 People Shot In South Jersey UPDATE: 2 People Shot In South Jersey
Update: 2 People Shot In South Jersey UPDATED: Two people were wounded by gunfire in South Jersey, authorities said. The multiple shooting occurred at 5:37 a.m. Tuesday on James Avenue in Southampton Township, according to a New Jersey State Police spokesman. When troopers arrived, they found two victims who were wounded during this incident, according to State Police Lt. Adam Dewechter. Both were transported to an area hospital and the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time,  Dewechter said. The scene is secure and there is no threat to the public,  Dewechter said. This is an active investigation and the…
TRIBUTE: NY Man Killed In South Jersey Crash Made Others Feel Seen TRIBUTE: NY Man Killed In South Jersey Crash Made Others Feel Seen
Tribute: NY Man Killed In South Jersey Crash Made Others Feel Seen Support is surging for a New York family mourning the loss of their 21-year-old son in a South Jersey crash over Fourth of July weekend. More than $32,000 had been raised as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe in memory of Roy Song, of Ossining, NY. "Words cannot express the pain, sadness, and devastation we all feel at his loss. Roy was just 21 years old, a 2018 graduate of Ossining High School, with a bright future ahead of him," campaign founder Beata Mione writes. "He was loved and admired by all who crossed paths with him. The oldest of the three siblings, he leaves behind his parents, …