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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In These NJ, PA Counties
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings and warned of 60 mph winds across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Friday, June 14.
At 4:15 p.m., the NWS issued the warnings for Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey, and Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton, in PA.
Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, are also being warned of severe storms.
The warnings are in effect through 5 p.m.
Temps hit the 90-degree mark late in the afternoon, the NWS said. Storms were expected in the evening hours, a…
PSE&G Worker Killed, Suspect Dead In Somerset County: Prosecutor
An employee at PSE&G was fatally shot before the suspect — a former worker — apparently died by suicide in Somerset County, authorities said.
Gary T. Curtis, 58, of Washington, is believed to have shot Russell D. Heller, 51, of Milford, around 7 a.m. at the company's headquarters on Weston Canal Road, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said.
Emergency Medical Personnel from an area Trauma Center responded to the scene where Heller was pronounced dead.
Curtis was found by detectives having suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound around 10:20 a.m., in a parking lot in Bridgewate…
7-Eleven Selling These 18 New Jersey Locations
7-Eleven Inc. is looking to sell or lease 73 of its stores, 18 of which are in New Jersey.
NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC is helping with the process, having posted a list of all of the sites along with a bid deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Some of the stores are some of the 3,800 Speedway stores that 7-Eleven purchased in May 2021.
The New Jersey stores touting for sale signs are:
Colonia, Saint Georges Avenue
Scotch Plains, Park Avenue
Newark, Broad Street
Newark, Market Street
Newark, Ferry Street
Butler, Route 23
Elmwood Park, Broadway
Holmdel, Route 35
Hackettstown, Main Street…
HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey
An HBO series featuring a trio of the country’s most up-and-coming drag queens is set to film across North Jersey, NJ.com reports.
‘We’re Here,’ an hourlong series that debuted in 2020, is filming its third season’s final episode in Warren and Sussex Counties — specifically, in Washington, Hopatcong, Sussex, and Vernon, the outlet says.
Created by Johnnie Ingram and Steve Warren, the two-time Emmy winning show depicts Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley as they “inspire and teach their own ‘drag daughters’ to step outside their comfort zone for a night of no-hold…
Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36
Warren County landscaper and devoted mom Rachel Ann Glester died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 13. She was 36.
Born in Phillipsburg, Rachel worked as a landscaper at ACF Landscape in Washington, her obituary says.
Rachel was passionate about spending time in nature and loved outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and walking her dogs, her memorial says.
Above all, Rachel embraced her role as a devoted mother to her son, Brandon, and daughter, Grace Brobst. She is also predeceased by a daughter, Connie Rose.
In addition to Brandon and Grace, Rachel leaves behind …
Crackdown Busts 6 With Illegal Weapons Last Weekend In Newark: Police
Six Newark residents were busted with illegal weapons over the weekend as part of a city crackdown that began last December.
Four of those arrests were in the South Ward and two were in the East Ward, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said.
The following men were arrested Saturday, April 2 in the South Ward, according to O'Hara:
Alfuquan A. McNair, 29, of Washington, NJ; Elijah Harden, 31, of East Orange; and a 17-year-old male from Irvington. Each suspect faces charges of unlawful possession of a weapon, among other charges.
Shaheed Hall, 32, of Newark, was arreste…
‘He Fought Until The End:’ Beloved Dad, NJ Hotdog Shop Owner Vin Russo Dies After COVID Battle
Beloved father and NJ hotdog shop owner Vin Russo died Friday, Feb. 4 following a courageous and valiant battle with COVID-19.
Russo, who owns Joe’s Alpha Dogs at the Port Colden Mall in Washington with his wife, Frances, was admitted to the hospital with virus complications on Sunday, Jan. 9, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family.
By the following day, Russo, 59, was in the ICU preparing to be put on a ventilator while dealing with separate kidney issues.
Update: Just talked to Dr. He's holding. He urinated a lot. So they are holding off on procedure with the radiologist...…
Unconscious Warren County Man Slams Pickup Truck, Crashes Into Bagel Shop: Police
A Warren County driver passed out behind the wheel Tuesday morning before running a red light, hitting another vehicle, and crashing into a nearby bagel shop, authorities said.
Jeffrey Heymann, 62, was driving a 2006 Land Rover east on Route 57 in Hackettstown when he went unconscious and ran the red light at the Route 182 intersection around 4:45 a.m., local police said.
Heymann, of Washington, then hit Mansfield Township resident Michael Danza, 51, who was driving a 2016 Dodge Ram south on Route 182, police said.
Heymann’s vehicle ultimately ran through the intersection, struck a pedestr…
Covid-19: Pair Of Warren County Restaurant Owners Charged For Violating Executive Mask Order
Two restaurant owners in Warren County were charged with violating the state’s executive mask order, authorities said.
Stephen Desiderio, 51, of Branchburg, and Philip Blanche, 65, of Washington, were charged with failure to comply with the mask mandate following an April 17 investigation by the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, Washington Township police said Monday.
Desiderio, owner of Desiderio’s Stone Tavern on Route 31 S. in Washington Township, and Blanche, owner of Philburt’s Pub on W. Washington Avenue in Washington Borough, were issued summonses and are scheduled to appear in cour…
Drug Bust: NJ Pair Had Over 800 Heroin, Crack Cocaine Bags, Suboxone In Traffic Stop, Cops Say
Police found hundreds of bags of heroin and crack cocaine after stopping a couple in Warren County earlier this month, authorities said.
Vincent Noel, 55, and Colleen Coghlan, 33, were pulled over for several violations on Feb. 16, Phillipsburg Police said.
A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up 700 bags of heroin and 129 bags of crack cocaine, as well as a quantity of Suboxone and various paraphernalia, police said.
Noel, of Phillipsburg, and Coghlan, of Washington, were arrested and charged with several narcotics offenses.
These New Jersey MVC Centers Are By Appointment Only Starting Monday
New Jersey drivers' prayers have been answered.
Staring Monday, Nov. 2., the following Motor Vehicle Commissions centers will be by appointment only:
Cherry Hill, Hazlet, Jersey City, Lakewood, Manahawkin, Medford, Somerville, Springfield, Turnersville and Wallington. No walk-in customers will be accepted at those locations.
Designated licensing centers are only taking appointments for commercial driver's license renewals and license transfers, for drivers who recently moved to New Jersey. Click here for the full release from the NJMVC.
To make an appointment, visit https://www.state…
Police: Washington Man, 33, Charged With Arson After Starting Porch Fire
A 33-year-old man from Warren County set fire to a porch Monday afternoon, said authorities who charged him.
Christopher Ayala, of Washington, started a porch on fire at 56 Broad St., shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, LehighValleyLive reports.
Local firefighters extinguished the blaze in about 15 minutes, officials said.
Ayala was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with arson, criminal mischief and person not to possess a weapon (a knife), authorities said.
Ayala was lodged in Warren County jail pending a court appearance, officials said.
The incident remains under investigation.…
Look Inside: Most Expensive Homes For Sale In Warren County
In the market for a new home? Warren County offers numerous mansions, many offering luxury features like brick wine cellars, waterfront views, serene landscaping and more.
Here are the five most expensive Zillow listings in Warren County.
1. $2,200,000: 10 Deer Wood Drive in Blairstown: 5 beds, 5 baths, 5,350 square feet
10 Deer Wood Drive in BlairstownBurgdoff ERA via Zillow
2. $1,749,900: 10 Shotwell Road in Columbia: 4 beds, 2 baths, 5,270 square feet
10 Shotwell Road in ColumbiaRE/MAX RIDGE REAL ESTATE via Zillow
3. $1,590,000: 219 Changewater Road in Washington: 4 beds, 5 bat…
