Tag:

Hampton, NJ

NJ Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Kids NJ Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Kids
NJ Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Kids Support is on the rise for the family of a New Jersey dad who was killed in a head-on crash earlier this week. Christopher Jones, 56, of Hampton, was driving a Subaru north on Route 31 when he entered the left lane going against the flow of traffic and collided with a southbound Mack truck head-on, suffering fatal injuries around 7:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, Daily Voice reported. Christopher is remembered as a “kind soul” and adored his wife Monica, and their children, Ed, Manny, and Francesco, a GoFundMe launched for the family’s support says. “We lost a key piece of our family when Chri…
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35 Hunterdon County native and beloved new father John Thomas “Jack” Duffy, Jr. died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 30 at the age of 35. Born in Denver, Colorado, Jack grew up in Whitehouse Station and currently lived in Hampton, his obituary says. Jack was a member of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Class of 2005 and Temple University 2012. He spent over a decade building a career in the insurance industry and worked as a senior underwriter, according to his memorial. Jack was described as having “the biggest heart” and was enthusiastic about anything and everything that he did. H…
Dump Truck Rips Off Propane Valve, Causing Massive Leak, Evacuation In Sussex County (PHOTOS) Dump Truck Rips Off Propane Valve, Causing Massive Leak, Evacuation In Sussex County (PHOTOS)
Dump Truck Rips Off Propane Valve, Causing Massive Leak, Evacuation In Sussex County (Photos) A mason dump truck drove over a propane tank in Sussex County, causing a massive leak that took hours to repair and required an evacuation of the area, authorities said. Fire departments in Stillwater, Fredon, and Hampton responded to the Bear Brook community in Fredon alongside numerous local emergency crews around 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 29, authorities said. Upon arrival, the teams found that the mason dump had driven over an underground 1,500-gallon propane tank and ripped off the relief valve from the top. The truck was still on top of the tank as crews responded to the scene, the team…
These 70+ NJ Gas Stations Are Dropping Prices Friday These 70+ NJ Gas Stations Are Dropping Prices Friday
These 70+ NJ Gas Stations Are Dropping Prices Friday Ever wonder how cheap gas in New Jersey would be if it was self-serve? More than 70 New Jersey stations will be offering fuel at a discounted rate to show drivers just that on Friday, May 13. The initiative promoting self-serving fueling was launched by Fuel Your Way NJ, a coalition that advocates for self-serve gas stations that still offer full service. The coalition appropriately titled the day " Fuel Your Way NJ Self-Serve Day of Awareness." Self-service stations were proposed in a measure by lawmakers in March, however, it was halted by in the General Assembly by the Motoris…
SEEN HER? Search Launched For Missing Sussex County Teen SEEN HER? Search Launched For Missing Sussex County Teen
Seen HER? Search Launched For Missing Sussex County Teen A search has been launched for a Sussex County high school freshman who has been missing since Wednesday. Adriell Schuster, a 15-year-old freshman at Kittatinny Regional High School in Newton, told her babysitter in Hampton that she would take a late bus home on Wednesday, March 30, but never arrived home, according to several social media posts. Schuster stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. She left with a full backpack and may have traveled to Pennsylvania, the posts say. Her phone is turned off. Have you seen Adriell Schuster? Female, 15 years old, 5'3", 120 lb…
Mega Millions Lottery Player Wins $50K In Hunterdon County Mega Millions Lottery Player Wins $50K In Hunterdon County
Mega Millions Lottery Player Wins $50K In Hunterdon County There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold in Friday's Mega Millions game, NJ Lottery officials said. The winner matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn to win the $50,000 prize.  The winning ticket was purchased at Hampton Wine & Spirit on Route 31 North in Hampton. The winning numbers for Friday's drawing were: 05, 08, 13, 22, and 48. The Gold Mega Ball was 25, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The Mega Millions Jackpot now totals $347 million, and the next drawing will be…
Two $1 Million, $10,000 Lottery Ticket Winners Sold In North Jersey Two $1 Million, $10,000 Lottery Ticket Winners Sold In North Jersey
Two $1 Million, $10,000 Lottery Ticket Winners Sold In North Jersey A pair of lucky Mega Millions tickets good for $1 million apiece and a third-tier prizewinning ticket were sold in New Jersey. The two second-tier prizewinning tickets were from the Friday, Jan. 14, drawing. There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold that matched four of the five white balls and the gold ball, winning $10,000. The ticket good for $1 million were sold at the following locations: Bergen County: Food Mart, 240 Market St., Elmwood Park; and, Passaic County: Utopia Deli LLC, 355 Warwick Tpke., Hewitt. The third-tier prizewinning ticket was purchased from Hampton Wi…
Hunterdon County Man Sets State Record For Largest Landlocked Salmon Catch Hunterdon County Man Sets State Record For Largest Landlocked Salmon Catch
Hunterdon County Man Sets State Record For Largest Landlocked Salmon Catch A Hunterdon County man recently set a new record for the largest landlocked salmon catch in the state, officials confirmed. Joe Satkowski of Hampton caught the fish in Merrill Creek Reservoir on Sept. 30, the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife said. The fish weighed in at 8 pounds, 10 ounces, surpassing the previous 2018 record by 5 ounces, the department said. The salmon measures 26 inches and has a girth of 16 ¼ inches. Satkowski caught the fish using a 6-pound test line from his boat, a Temple Forks Outfitter spinning rod, a Shimano Stradic spinning reel and a lure made from a ho…
Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Essex, Hunterdon Counties Will Split $891K Jackpot Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Essex, Hunterdon Counties Will Split $891K Jackpot
Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Essex, Hunterdon Counties Will Split $891K Jackpot It’s a winner! A pair of lottery tickets sold in Essex and Hunterdon counties will split a jackpot of more than $891,000. The winning numbers from Wednesday's Jersey Cash 5 drawing were 19, 27, 33, 44, and 45. The XTRA number was 03. The tickets were sold at Pintus Quick Stop on Franklin Street in Bloomfield and Perryville Wine & Spirits on Rt. 173 in Hampton. The winning tickets are worth $445,676 each.
PHOTOS: Fire Crews Douse Late-Night Sussex County Camp Building Blaze With 62K Gallons Of Water PHOTOS: Fire Crews Douse Late-Night Sussex County Camp Building Blaze With 62K Gallons Of Water
Photos: Fire Crews Douse Late-Night Sussex County Camp Building Blaze With 62K Gallons Of Water It took more than 62,000 gallons of water to douse a fire that broke out at a Sussex County camp building Wednesday night, authorities said. The two-alarm blaze was reported just after 9:30 p.m. at a Camp Hoover building at 951 Rt. 521 in Newton. Fire crews in Stillwater, Hampton, and Fredon were initially called to the scene before the blaze became fully involved, requiring backup assistance from Byram Fire for an air truck, Andover Township Fire for a Rapid Intervention Team, Blairstown Fire for a ladder truck, Knowlton Fire to cover the station and Sandyston Fire to cover the north end…
Central Jersey EMT Accused Of Secretly Recording People In Bathrooms For Years Central Jersey EMT Accused Of Secretly Recording People In Bathrooms For Years
Central Jersey EMT Accused Of Secretly Recording People In Bathrooms For Years A 31-year-old Hunterdon County EMT was accused Wednesday of secretly recording multiple people in rescue squad bathrooms without their knowledge or consent for years. Douglas Gimson, 31, of Hampton, was arrested Dec. 3 on invasion of privacy charges, Acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael J. Williams said alongside two local law enforcement agencies. Grismon, a member of both the Flemington-Raritan and Lambertville-New Hope rescue squads, recorded the individuals in the bathrooms of the squads' facilities, a spokesperson for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. The …
WANTED: Authorities Seek Somerset County Fugitive In Suspected Drug Deal, Pursuit WANTED: Authorities Seek Somerset County Fugitive In Suspected Drug Deal, Pursuit
Wanted: Authorities Seek Somerset County Fugitive In Suspected Drug Deal, Pursuit Authorities in Somerset County are seeking a man who they say sped away from police after being caught in a drug deal. Saul Weaver III, 48, of Hampton, is wanted on a charge of eluding police following Tuesday's incident, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said in a joint release with other law enforcement agencies. Members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force, along with Franklin Township police, were doing a "quality of life" check in Diane Court when they saw a man later identified as Weaver conducting a "suspected narcotic…
These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Hunterdon County These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Hunterdon County
These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Hunterdon County We’ve seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Hunterdon County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Tewksbury Township, Clinton and Union Township. Top areas for diversity in the county include Flemington, Clinton and Glen Gardner, and the top-ranked spots to purchase a house include Glen Gardner, Tewksbury Township and Bethlehem Township. Here are the other top places to live in Hunterdon County, according to Niche.com. Crime, quality of schools, things to do and cost of living were among the factors used in de…
Sussex County Officials Won't Release Details On Grad Party Linked To Teen COVID-19 Outbreak Sussex County Officials Won't Release Details On Grad Party Linked To Teen COVID-19 Outbreak
Sussex County Officials Won't Release Details On Grad Party Linked To Teen Covid-19 Outbreak A COVID-19 outbreak among six teens in Sussex County has been linked to a graduation party, according to health officials who won't release the details. According to the NJ Herald, County Health Officer Jim McDonald declined to release the date and location of the party, and wont' release the names of towns of those who tested positive. Data released by the county on Monday, however shows the following municipalities have residents who tested positive between Friday and Sunday: Byram (6), Green, Sparta (3), Vernon (3), and one each in Frankford, Hampton, Hardyston, Hopatcong, and …
Sussex County Petting Zoo Owner Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges Sussex County Petting Zoo Owner Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges
Sussex County Petting Zoo Owner Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges The 47-year-old owner of a Sussex County petting zoo has been indicted on animal cruelty charges by a grand jury, reports say. Dennis Sugar of Branchville -- who owned Sugar Sweet Farms in Andover Township -- was arrested last summer for animal cruelty at his zoo, previously located in Lafayette, NJ Herald reports. A Sussex County grand jury accused Sugar of failing to care for numerous goats and piglets, many of whom had died or suffered from injuries and untreated diseases, reports say. Sugar was indicted on Jan. 23 and charged with two counts of third-degree cruelty to animals resultin…
Best Bagel Shops In Hunterdon County According To Yelp Best Bagel Shops In Hunterdon County According To Yelp
Best Bagel Shops In Hunterdon County According To Yelp There are bagels and then there are bagels: Doughy, delicious deli icons that are good on their own, as a sandwich, or with the ever-classic cream cheese. Every neighborhood has its own go-to bagel shop, but which one is best? Here are five of the top bagel shops in Hunterdon County, determined by Yelp's methodological algorithm. The algorithm combines the number of reviews and star ratings. Quotes are from customer reviews. Did your bagel shop make the cut? Clinton Bagel Company, 36 Old Hwy 22, Clinton: Located in "The Blue Building," the CBC has been in business since 1995. It's run by …
UPDATE: Worker, 37, Killed In Crash At American Dream Mall UPDATE: Worker, 37, Killed In Crash At American Dream Mall
Update: Worker, 37, Killed In Crash At American Dream Mall A worker hospitalized after a collision at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford on Wednesday has died, authorities said. Eric Papenfuhs, 37, of the Hunterdon County town of Hampton, was brought to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after a Bobcat utility vehicle he was operating crashed into the back of a flatbed around 2:15 p.m., they said. Papenfuhs was working for Sentinel Systems of Hewitt. Once known as Xanadu and long considered a white elephant, the $5 billion “mega mall” is scheduled to officially open on Oct. 25. OSHA…