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Thousands Without Power In Central Jersey Due To Wind, Downed Lines
Widespread power outages were fueled by high winds and flooding, authorities said.
As of 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Monmouth County was the hardest hit with more than 15,500 homes and businesses without power, according to Jersey Central Power and Light.
Ocean County reported 2,420 without power; Middlesex County experienced 1,109 outages; Mercer County had 955 outages and Burlington County had 90.
There also were scattered outages in Camden and Gloucester counties, PSE&G reported, saying there were 427 outages across South Jersey.
Winners: NJ Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $20K, $10K
A half dozen Mega Millions players in South Jersey and on the Jersey Shore won third-tier prizes in the latest drawing, state Lottery officials said.
The prizes were worth $10,000.
One of those tickets was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $20,000. That $20,000 ticket was purchased Manchester Exxon, 1 Commonwealth Blvd., Manchester in Ocean County.
The $10,000 tickets were purchased at the following locations:
Camden County: Royal Farms #322, 1409 Blackwood Clementon Rd., Clementon;
Gloucester County: Wawa #379, 882 Glassboro Rd., Williamstown;
Monmouth County…
Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Collision With Truck In South Jersey
A 36-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a Freightliner truck in Gloucester County, authorities said.
Steven Bass, 36, of Williamstown, was riding a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle east on Clayton Road in Monroe and collided with the truck, Monroe Township police said.
Bass was taken to aa area hospital and pronounced dead at 12:32 p.m. Saturday, May 6, police said.
The Freightliner truck was traveling west on Clayton Road at about 11:40 a.m. when it failed to yield the right of way while making a left turn onto Railroad Avenue, according to Monroe police.
The 46-year-ol…
