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Foot Of Snow Could Fall In Bergen County In Major Storm, NWS Says
The National Weather Service says parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania could see more snow than what was initially predicted due to a shift in the storm track.
In an updating briefing published Monday, Feb. 12, the NWS said 12 to 18 inches of snow could fall in parts of Sussex County, NJ and the Pocono Mountains.
ALSO SEE: North Jersey School Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Major Winter Storm
The weather map shows between 8 and 12 inches expected in parts of Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Essex, Warren, Somerset and Hunterdon counties, where winter storm warnings have been issued. Winter weather a…
Six Inches Of Snow Could Slam Parts Of NJ, PA: Latest Forecast, Timing Updates
Newly-released forecast maps from the National Weather Service show up to six inches of snow could fall across eastern Pennsylvania and much of New Jersey.
Accumulating snowfall will begin Monday, night Jan. 15, mainly after 7 p.m., and carry into Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, impacting the morning commute as it changes over to a wintry mix, the NWS said in its latest briefing.
ALSO SEE: North Jersey School Delays For Tuesday, Jan. 16
Between 4 and 6 inches of snow was being forecast for most of North Jersey (including Morris, Sussex, pars of Bergen/Essex/Hudson, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties…
Correctional Officer Charged With Taking Bribes To Smuggle Drugs, Tobacco, More Into NJ Jail
A New Jersey correctional police officer pocketed thousands of dollars in bribes from inmates in exchange for smuggling drugs, tobacco and other contraband into the Mercer County jail, authorities charged.
Tyree L. Hobbs, 39, of Hamilton, was on the take for nearly five years, beginning in 2017 -- less than a year after he joined the Mercer County Department of Corrections, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said.
And although he paid some inmates in cash, others paid the $300 to $2,500 fee per delivery through mobile apps, the attorney general said.
A grand jury in Trenton ind…
Wanted Unlicensed DWI Driver Carrying Crack, Smack, X Flees Route 208 Stop: Fair Lawn PD
An unlicensed driver with multiple outstanding warrants was carrying a variety of drugs and under the influence when he sped off from a Route 208 traffic stop, Fair Lawn police said.
Basher Bajes, 38, of the Burlington County town of Palmyra, was initially stopped by Officer Matthew Hearon at the eastbound Morlot Avenue exit from northbound Route 208 shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday, Oct 19, Sgt. Eric Eleshewich said.
Hearon had gotten out of his vehicle when Bajes hit the gas on his PC Cruiser and headed west on Morlot, then back onto the northbound highway, the sergeant said.
Bajes stopped …
1.3K Bergen County Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect
Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power after a round of powerful afternoon storms swept through the region.
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the region through 11 p.m., and that comes after a round of quarter-sized hail and gusty winds.
As of 5:25 p.m., the following areas were without power:
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Essex County: 7,005 customers (most in Millburn [3.2K], Livingston [2.3K])
Monmouth County: 2,563 (most in Howell [1.9K])
Morris County: 11,300 (most in Boonton [1.6K], East Hanover [2.2K], Florham Park [1.2K], Montville [3…
South Jersey Engineer, 25, Killed In Wrong-Way Massachusetts Crash
A 25-year-old engineer from Mercer County was killed this week by a wrong-way driver in Massachusetts, where she lived and worked, police said.
Geetika Guruprasad, of West Windsor, died just after 12:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, in Littleton, a suburb of Boston.
Guruprasad was driving her Mazda CX-5 on Route 2 when an SUV traveling on the wrong side of the road collided with her, Massachusetts State Police said. Paramedics rushed her to Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts, where doctors pronounced her dead.
The 22-year-old driver of the Chevrolet SUV was also se…
Winning NJ Mega Millions Lottery Tickets Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven Stores
There were four third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Tuesday, July 11, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball.
Three of the winning tickets were sold at 7-Eleven stores.
The prizes are worth $10,000.
The winning Lottery tickets were purchased at the following locations:
Atlantic County: Acme #294, 5100 Wellington Ave., Ventnor;
Essex County: 7-Eleven #35640, 516 Valley Rd., West Orange;
Mercer County: 7-Eleven #10977, 2100 Pennington Rd., Trenton; and,
Monmouth County: 7-Eleven #11050, 647 Branch Ave., Little Silver.
The winning numbers for the T…
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At NJ News Shop
One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn on Wednesday, June 28.
The winning ticket was worth $50,000.
The winning ticket was sold at Trenton News Now, 72 South Clinton Ave., Trenton in Mercer County.
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 28, drawing were: 19, 25, 34, 57, and 68. The Red Power Ball number was 04. The Power Play was 5X.
Amazon Facility, Schools Close Due To Water Pressure Problems Plaguing NJ Communities
Low water pressure or complete lack of water is plaguing communities in Mercer County, local officials say.
Aqua New Jersey customers in Chesterfield, Hamilton, Hamilton Square, Robbinsville, and Windsor could experience the issues through Sunday, June 4, the company said.
The issues began on Thursday, June 1, after a pump malfunction in one of the wells, Aqua NJ said in a statement.
"The team is working around the clock to address this issue...," the statement reads. "We anticipate water pressure will improve significantly by tomorrow (Saturday) evening and will fully recover by Monday m…
Winner: NJ Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K From 7-Eleven
There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, March 28, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball.
The prize is worth $10,000.
That ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven #10957, 900 Arena Dr., Trenton in Mercer County.
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, March 28, drawing were: 02, 03, 18, 32 and 68. The Gold Mega Ball was 24, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.
The Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $355 million.
Winner: NJ Powerball Player Takes Home $50K
One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn for Saturday, Feb. 25,
The second-tier prize was worth $50,000.
That ticket was sold at Stop & Shop #850, 800 F Denow Rd., Pennington in Mercer County.
The winning numbers for the Saturday, Feb. 25, drawing were: 11, 24, 58, 66 and 67. The Red Power Ball number was 26. The Power Play was 3X.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Man Faces Weapons Charge As Authorities Make Murder Arrest In Trenton
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Trenton last fall, and a man who was with him at the time was charged on a weapons offense, authorities said.
Killed in the shooting was Chron Jenks, 34, of Ewing, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
Trayvon Stokes, of Trenton, is charged with first-degree murder and multiple weapons offenses. Stokes was taken into custody Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Trenton.
A subsequent warranted search was made at Stokes' residence by members of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the Mercer&nb…
Double-Play Powerball Ticket Wins $50K At NJ Deli
A "double-play" Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was drawn on Monday, Feb. 13, state Lottery officials said.
The Double Play ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Double Play ball drawn.
That ticket was purchased at Lucky 7 Deli & Food Store, 1938 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville in Mercer County.
The Double Play drawing results for the Monday, Feb. 13, drawing were: 12, 17, 26, 61 and 69. The Double Play Ball number was 22.
