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Watch School Principal, Content Producer From NJ Compete On 'Survivor' Watch School Principal, Content Producer From NJ Compete On 'Survivor'
Watch School Principal, Content Producer From NJ Compete On 'Survivor' Two New Jersey residents are among the 18 castaways on the upcoming season of "Survivor." Brandon Donlon, a 26-year-old content producer from Sicklerville, and Sean Edwards, a 35-year-old Utah school principal who grew up in Lawrence, will be competing for the $1 million prize on "Survivor 45." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brandon Donlon (@brandondonlon) Entertainment Weekly ran a feature on each contestant. The show will air on CBS Wednesday, Sept. 27.

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Man Wins '$1,000 A Week For Life' Prize Playing NY Lottery NJ Man Wins '$1,000 A Week For Life' Prize Playing NY Lottery
NJ Man Wins '$1,000 A Week For Life' Prize Playing NY Lottery A New Jersey man has claimed a "$1,000 A Week For Life" New York Lottery prize. Anthony Young, a resident of Lawrence, claimed the CASH4LIFE second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn on Dec. 14, 2021, NY Lottery announced on Friday, Nov. 4. The second prize guarantees a minimum payout of $1 million, and Young received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, the lottery said. NY Lottery said the winning numbers for the drawing were 15 19 23 38 39 Cash Ball 04. The lottery ticket was purchased at Sajjad Zaheer Newsstand, which …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Parolee Who Ran Over Tow Yard Worker While Stealing Car Captured At NJ Hotel: US Marshals Parolee Who Ran Over Tow Yard Worker While Stealing Car Captured At NJ Hotel: US Marshals
Parolee Who Ran Over Tow Yard Worker While Stealing Car Captured At NJ Hotel: US Marshals Members of the US Marshals Service captured a 34-year-old parolee who earlier this year ran over a tow yard worker while trying to steal a car, they said. Tyesha Smith, convicted in a 2014 robbery, ran over the employee at Hawk's Tow Yard in Trenton last February and has been wanted ever since, the US Marshals Service New York/ New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force said. She was arrested around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Red Roof Inn in Lawrence, a spokesman for the US Marshals said.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Disease-Causing Bacteria Found In Central Jersey Drinking Water Disease-Causing Bacteria Found In Central Jersey Drinking Water
Disease-Causing Bacteria Found In Central Jersey Drinking Water Bacteria that causes a certain type of pneumonia was found in a majority of water samples from about 30 Central Jersey homes, authorities announced. Legionella bacteria — which causes Legionnaires' disease — was found in water samples collected from more than half of 30 homes within several municipalities served by Trenton Water Works (TWW), the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) said Saturday, Oct. 15.  The samples were taken from homes in Trenton, Ewing, and parts of Lawrence and Hopewell Township served by TWW. The testing was conducted in September 2022 following the detectio…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Beloved Mom Of 2, NJ College Student Dies Suddenly, 28 Beloved Mom Of 2, NJ College Student Dies Suddenly, 28
Beloved Mom Of 2, NJ College Student Dies Suddenly, 28 Beloved mother of two and New Jersey college student Avinique Sabree Marshall-Bethea died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19. She was 28. Born in Trenton, Avinique grew up in Lawrence and Ewing and graduated from Lawrence High School, her obituary says. Avinique later earned an Associate’s Degree from Rowan University and was pursuing a Bachelor’s in psychology, her memorial says. Avinique worked as a Senior Medical Security Officer at Ann Klein Forensic Center and lived in Willingboro at the time of her death, according to her obituary. Avinique enjoyed baking in her free time and showcas…

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by Valerie Musson
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Here's When NJ's Legal Weed Sales Begin Here's When NJ's Legal Weed Sales Begin
Here's When NJ's Legal Weed Sales Begin New Jersey has set a date for the legalization of marijuana sales, state officials announced Thursday, April 14. Starting on Thursday, April 21, "adults ages 21 and up will be able to legally purchase cannabis and cannabis products without a medical card," Gov. Phil Murphy said. Starting on April 21st, adults ages 21+ will be able to legally purchase cannabis and cannabis products without a... Posted by Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday, April 14, 2022 The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission announced that it will grant licenses to seven alternative treatment centers (ATCs) to beg…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Ex-Convict Indicted In Stabbing Death Of Trenton Girlfriend Over Cellphone Calls Ex-Convict Indicted In Stabbing Death Of Trenton Girlfriend Over Cellphone Calls
Ex-Convict Indicted In Stabbing Death Of Trenton Girlfriend Over Cellphone Calls A 34-year-old ex-convict from South Jersey has been indicted in connection with the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend after arguing with her about cellphone calls, authorities said. A county grand jury returned a five-count indictment charging Irvin Hayes of Lawrence in last summer's death of Shamira Williams, 32, of Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Hayes was charged with first-degree murder, resisting arrest, obstructing and several weapons charges, Onofti said on Thursday.  On Aug. 25, 2020, at aboiut 6 a.m., Trenton police were called to Lau…

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by Jon Craig
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$2M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Edison, $10,000 Winner Sold In Mahwah $2M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Edison, $10,000 Winner Sold In Mahwah
$2M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Edison, $10,000 Winner Sold In Mahwah A lottery ticket good for $2 million was sold in Middlesex County, New Jersey Lottery officials said. The ticket from Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing was purchased from Route 1 ShopRite in Edison. A third-tier ticket winning $10,000 was also sold at the Valero gas station on Route 17 N. in Mahwah. That ticket matched four numbers and the Megaball. The winning numbers were 13, 15, 24, 67 and 70. The Mega Ball was 17 with a Megaplier of 2X. The New Jersey Lottery office in Lawrence remains closed until at least May 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Winners can still claim prizes…

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by Cecilia Levine