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High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies In Gloucester County: 'Tremendously Painful News' High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies In Gloucester County: 'Tremendously Painful News'
High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies In Gloucester County: 'Tremendously Painful News' Mason Gerber, a student at Bankbridge Regional High School died in the hospital on Sunday, Feb. 2, Gloucester County Special Services School District Superintendent James Dundee announced. "Mason has been a lifelong member of our school family, touching the hearts of so many students and staff throughout the years," Dundee said. "His presence brought joy, kindness, and warmth, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him." Rest Easy Mason Gerber a big loss to the bankbridge and the special Olympics communities Posted by John Remsing on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Out of respec…
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home The body of Ridgefield Park Police Officer Steven Fernandez was escorted back to New Jersey on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in a major procession along Route 17. Video captured by Boyd A. Loving shows Ridgefield Park Officer Steve Fernandez's body being escorted home Wednesday, Feb. 4. Boyd A. Loving Video of the procession was captured at the Route 17 Park & Ride in Ridgewood by Boyd A. Loving. The clip shows dozens of law enforcement vehicles traveling in the southbound lanes. The procession traveled along Route 17 through New York into New Jersey ending at approximately 4 p.m. Fer…
NJ Native Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack NJ Native Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
NJ Native Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1. DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers. Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023 "We are devastat…
Former Vineland Little League Prez Stole Nearly $48K From Organization: Cops Former Vineland Little League Prez Stole Nearly $48K From Organization: Cops
Former Vineland Little League Prez Stole Nearly $48K From Organization: Cops A Vineland man is accused of stealing nearly $48,000 from a local Little League organization while serving as its president, authorities said. Jose L. Ramos, 58, was arrested after an investigation revealed he used funds belonging to the South Vineland Little League (SVLL) for personal expenses between 2018 and 2024, police said. The theft came to light on Nov. 25, 2024, after Officer A. Hunter investigated the incident. Ramos, who served as the SVLL board’s acting president since 2017, allegedly withheld account records and bank statements from the board during his tenure. A fellow board …
End Of An Era: Jersey Shore Bar Closes After 17 Years End Of An Era: Jersey Shore Bar Closes After 17 Years
End Of An Era: Jersey Shore Bar Closes After 17 Years A popular Wildwood staple is saying farewell after nearly two decades. Goodnight Irene’s, the iconic restaurant and bar at Pacific Avenue and East Poplar Avenue, announced that this weekend will be its last after 17 years. "AND THAT’S A WRAP FOLKS!" the owners shared on Facebook. "We appreciate you all more than you know." The final days of service, running through Sunday night, Nov. 17, promise to be filled with goodbyes and nostalgia. "We hope to see as many of you as possible," the Irenes family wrote, signing off with "LOVE." For countless locals and visitors, Goodnight Irene’s has b…
Paulsboro Woman Among Four Arrested In NJ Detective's Home Invasion Killing Paulsboro Woman Among Four Arrested In NJ Detective's Home Invasion Killing
Paulsboro Woman Among Four Arrested In NJ Detective's Home Invasion Killing Four people have been charged for their roles in a violent home invasion that left a Cumberland County detective dead, authorities announced. Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Jarred Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gloucester City, were each charged with first-degree murder, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28. Cyndia Pimentel, 38, of Paulsboro, was also facing charges in the case. Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was shot and killed in her Brid…
Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman
Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman More information has come to light about the 18-year-old Wayne resident killed in a boating accident over the weekend in Harvey Cedars. Zeina Mahafzah was days away from beginning her freshman year at Rutgers University, as classes start on Tuesday, Sept. 2. According to university spokeswoman Dory Devlin, Zeina was enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark. "The Rutgers-Newark community is devastated by the news of Zeina’s passing, and we are sending our support to the Mahafzah family during this incredibly difficult time," Devlin said. In a post shared to Faceboo…