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South Jersey Backyard Pond Builder Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Wedding: Fundraiser South Jersey Backyard Pond Builder Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Wedding: Fundraiser
South Jersey Backyard Pond Builder Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Wedding: Fundraiser A family was rallying to support an Ocean County man who learned he had cancer just days after getting married, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said Gennaro Balletta was diagnosed with stage-four Hodgkin lymphoma in June. His diagnosis came about a week after he married his wife Ashley on Saturday, June 8. Balletta found out he had cancer after he and Ashley worked multiple jobs for two years to save money for "their perfect day." "This diagnosis has turned their entire world upside down and suddenly put their dreams and plans on hold," wrote Hailey…

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by Chris Spiker
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Jersey Shore HS Football Player Battling Rare Form Of Cancer: Fundraiser Jersey Shore HS Football Player Battling Rare Form Of Cancer: Fundraiser
Jersey Shore HS Football Player Battling Rare Form Of Cancer: Fundraiser An Atlantic County high school football player is battling a rare form of pediatric cancer, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page was created for a boy named Chris who's a junior at Pinelands Regional High School in Little Egg Harbor Township. Chris plays football for the Pinelands Wildcats and also is a player in the South Jersey Flag Football Association. Chris was recently diagnosed with stage three rhabdomyosarcoma. The childhood disease causes cancerous cells to form in muscle tissue, according to the National Cancer Institute. The GoFundMe page had raise…

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Jersey Shore Man Convicted In DUI Crash That Killed Teen, Seriously Injured Another Jersey Shore Man Convicted In DUI Crash That Killed Teen, Seriously Injured Another
Jersey Shore Man Convicted In DUI Crash That Killed Teen, Seriously Injured Another A 28-year-old man from the Jersey Shore was found guilty on Friday, March 3 in a fatal crash that killed one teenager and critically injured a second girl, authorities said. Michael Pillarella, of Manahawkin, was found guilty of manslaughter and assault by auto in connection with the motor vehicle crash that occurred in Little Egg Harbor Township on Jan. 30, 2021, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. After a nearly three-week jury, the jury concluded that Pillarella recklessly caused the death of one victim, and recklessly operated a motor vehi…

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by Jon Craig
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NJ Students' Spring Break Plans Fouled By Airline Cancellations: Reports NJ Students' Spring Break Plans Fouled By Airline Cancellations: Reports
NJ Students' Spring Break Plans Fouled By Airline Cancellations: Reports Foul weather in Florida was blamed for wrecking spring break travel plans for many New Jersey high school students, as originally reported by NJ Advance Media. FlightAware, a website that tracks flights, noted major disruptions at several Florida airports, including in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando, as well as in Baltimore and New York, among others. More than 3,500 US flights were canceled nationwide, according to The Associated Press. Seniors at West Deptford and Gateway Regional High Schools in Gloucester County were among those whose flights were canceled, according to 6ABC…

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Man, 27, Indicted In Head-On DUI Crash That Killed H.S. Student, Prosecutor Says Jersey Shore Man, 27, Indicted In Head-On DUI Crash That Killed H.S. Student, Prosecutor Says
Jersey Shore Man, 27, Indicted In Head-On DUI Crash That Killed H.S. Student, Prosecutor Says A 27-year-old man from Ocean County has been indicted in connection with the death of a young girl in a head-on crash, authorities said.  Michael Pillarella of Manahawkin was indicted by a grand jury for vehicular homicide, aggravated manslaughter, assault by auto and other charges, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The charges are in connection with a fatal crash on Jan. 30 in Little Egg Harbor that resulted in the death of a juvenile passenger in the other car, Billhimer said.  The young passenger died 10 days after the head-on crash and the driver…

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Prosecutor: South Jersey Man Posted 'Gang Members Were Coming To Shoot Up School' On Snapchat Prosecutor: South Jersey Man Posted 'Gang Members Were Coming To Shoot Up School' On Snapchat
Prosecutor: South Jersey Man Posted 'Gang Members Were Coming To Shoot Up School' On Snapchat A 21-year-old man from Atlantic County has been arrested for saying a gang was about to "shoot up" a Jersey Shore high school, authorities said. The man's alleged Snapchat threats were directed at specific students in Little Egg Harbor, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. A 21-year-old suspect, Frankie Caserta of Pleasantville has been charged with making terroristic threats over a three-day period last week, Billhimer said. The suspect allegedly used the name “Buddha Caserta,” he said, while posting several online group messages that threatened Pinelands R…

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by Jon Craig
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Frozen Yogurt Trip Turns Deadly: Support Surges For Jersey Shore Teen Car Crash Victims Frozen Yogurt Trip Turns Deadly: Support Surges For Jersey Shore Teen Car Crash Victims
Frozen Yogurt Trip Turns Deadly: Support Surges For Jersey Shore Teen Car Crash Victims What was supposed to be a fun weekend out getting frozen yogurt turned out to be a horrific one for two teenage girls, one now dead and the other critical, following a head-on crash on their way home. Support is surging for Pinelands Regional High School students, friends and coworkers of Gianna Palmieri, 16, and Kaitlyn, following the Jan. 30 crash. The speeding driver who struck them -- Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin -- was slapped with new charges of aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide after Palmieri died of her injuries Tuesday, authorities said. A GoFundMe for Gianna's…

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by Jon Craig
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Prosecutor: Fatal Jersey Shore Crash Is 'Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare' Prosecutor: Fatal Jersey Shore Crash Is 'Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare'
Prosecutor: Fatal Jersey Shore Crash Is 'Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare' The speeding driver in a head-on crash is now charged with manslaughter after a high school passenger in the other car died on Tuesday, authorities said. Michael Pillarella, 26, of the Manahawkin section of Stafford, has been newly charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide and speeding, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Pillarella was driving north on Radio Road near Baltusrol Court in Little Egg Harbor at about 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 30 when he lost control of his car on a curve, crossed over the center line and struck a southbound vehicle, auth…

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by Jon Craig
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Shooting Reported In Ocean County Shooting Reported In Ocean County
Shooting Reported In Ocean County Authorities were investigating a shooting on Tuesday night in Ocean County. An unidentified victim was shot about 7 p.m. in Little Egg Harbor, and airlifted to an area hospital, according to initial reports. Unconfirmed reports said the gunshot victim was "up and walking around" near 230 Radio Road before the SouthSTAR medevac flight from Pinelands Regional High School. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig