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These 18 NJ Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When These 18 NJ Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When
These 18 NJ Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business.  The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including 18 locations in New Jersey. The last day of business is expected to be in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the closures. While official store closing sales have not yet begun, all Christmas items are currently 50% off, offering shoppers a chance to stock up before the doors shut for good. The closures mark the end of an era for the budget-friendl…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Admits Fatal Shooting Of Teen In Shopping Center Parking Lot: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Admits Fatal Shooting Of Teen In Shopping Center Parking Lot: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Admits Fatal Shooting Of Teen In Shopping Center Parking Lot: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Burlington County has admitted to fatally shooting a teenager in a shopping center parking lot, authorities said. Knowah Crowderparham of Beverly pleaded guilty to the shooting in Willingboro on Wednesday, Oct. 18, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw. The investigation began on Feb. 11, 2022, when officers from the Willingboro Township Police Department were called to the Kennedy Plaza in the 400 block of John F. Kennedy Way just after 7:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found the body of Adam Janson, 19, in the parking lot i…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Man Charged In South Jersey Standoff: Prosecutor Man Charged In South Jersey Standoff: Prosecutor
Man Charged In South Jersey Standoff: Prosecutor A 27-year-old man from Burlington Township has been charged with kidnapping and weapons offenses in connection with a standoff with police and SWAT teams, authorities said. No charges have been filed in connection with the earlier murder of a 34-year-old man from Highland Park, Middlesex County, at the same home in Beverly. An autopsy determined the victim had been bludgeoned to death, according to Burlington County Acting Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Beverly City Public Safety Director Rich Wolbert. The situation came to the attention of Beverly police at approximately 1:15 a.m.…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Route 130 Burlington County (DEVELOPING) Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Route 130 Burlington County (DEVELOPING)
Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Route 130 Burlington County (Developing) A serious rush-hour crash, with multiple injuries, occurred in Burlington County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash happened at about 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 on the 4100 block of Route 130 in Beverly, initial reports said. A medical helicopter and EMS crew had been requested for multiple victims, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
NJ Man Hit With New Charge, 4 Neighbors Arrested In Viral Bias Intimidation Incident NJ Man Hit With New Charge, 4 Neighbors Arrested In Viral Bias Intimidation Incident
NJ Man Hit With New Charge, 4 Neighbors Arrested In Viral Bias Intimidation Incident The Mount Laurel man arrested in July for bias intimidation of his neighbors and other crimes has been charged with leaving a threatening note on one of his victim’s cars earlier this year, and also vandalizing the victim’s vehicle, authorities said. Edward C. Mathews, 45, of Gramercy Way, was charged Tuesday with bias intimidation and harassment, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Four other rioters and neighbors were also charged with discharging pepper spray at police, throwing a brick through Mathews' home and more. Mathews was served with the new charges at the B…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man, 32, Fatally Shot South Jersey Man, 32, Fatally Shot
South Jersey Man, 32, Fatally Shot A 32-year-old man from Burlington County was fatally shot late Friday, authorities said. Beverly police officers were called to the Delacove Homes public complex about 10:15 p.m. on a report of a shooting, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Beverly City Public Safety Director Rich Wolbert. Patrol officers found a bystander performing CPR on Octavius Williams, who had been shot in the chest by gunfire, Coffina and Wolbert said. Williams was taken by EMS to Virtua Willingboro Hospital, where he was pronounced dead about an hour after the shooting, Coffina and Wolbert…

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by Jon Craig