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Beloved Toms River Native Dies Suddenly, 30 Beloved Toms River Native Dies Suddenly, 30
Beloved Toms River Native Dies Suddenly, 30 Beloved Toms River native Paul Christian Bencivenga died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13. He was 30. Born and raised in Toms River, Paul graduated from Toms River Schools, his obituary says. Paul was known for his caring personality, ability to make others smile, and love for his friends and family. “Although Paul’s life was short, he touched the lives of so many with his kindness and generous heart,” reads his memorial. Paul is survived by his loving parents, Brandon and Mary Bencivenga; his sister, Sarah Bencivenga, as well as several extended family members and dear friends. Condole…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
OH NO: Mr. Bill's Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Changing Hands OH NO: Mr. Bill's Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Changing Hands
OH NO: Mr. Bill's Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Changing Hands Oh no!  The popular South Jersey burger joint named after a Saturday Night Live claymation character is being sold. Mr. Bill's roadside burger grill is changing hands this month, but the new owner is expected to keep the iconic mainstay open, according to a Facebook post by the Camden County establishment's current owner.  Cheryl Ernst, 64, said that her last day serving customers at Mr. Bill’s is this Sunday. The burger stand has been operated by several different owners since the 1950s, and has always been a popular stop for Jersey Shore visitors. "I’m very happy to say that I’ve enter…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Father Of 4-Year-Old South Jersey Boy Killed By Self-Inflicted Gunshot Charged Father Of 4-Year-Old South Jersey Boy Killed By Self-Inflicted Gunshot Charged
Father Of 4-Year-Old South Jersey Boy Killed By Self-Inflicted Gunshot Charged Authorities have jailed the father of a 4-year-old South Jersey boy who was killed by a self-inflicted gunshot earlier this month. Andrew Mack, a 31-year-old active duty member of the U.S. Navy, went to sleep with the loaded 9mm handgun next to him the night of Feb. 7, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said Wednesday. Young Lincoln Mack picked up the gun and went into another room of their home in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township, about five miles from Fort Dix, to play with his sister, the prosecutor said. He then pointed the weapon at himself and pulled the trigger…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
South Jersey Boy, 4, Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Prosecutor Says South Jersey Boy, 4, Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Prosecutor Says
South Jersey Boy, 4, Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Prosecutor Says A 4-year-old Burlington County boy died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday night, authorities said. The call came in from the the Brown Mills section of Pemberton Township, about five miles from Fort Dix, at 7:07 p.m., Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. The boy was rushed to the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, where he was pronounced dead of a gunshot to the head at 8 p.m., Coffina said. “We believe the gunshot wound was self-inflicted,” the prosecutor said, “but the circumstances of the shooting remain investigation. “We will provide updates as we learn more about this…

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by Jerry DeMarco