NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist
NJ Town's Bad Luck Continues: Lightning Sparks Library Fire After $26M Lost In Cyber Heist Cranbury Township can't catch a break. First, $26 million was lost to hackers. Now, lightning has struck the township's library, sparking a fire that brought a second-alarm response. The lightning strike hit the library's roof on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company Chief Charlie Smith said. Firefighters kept the flames from spreading inside the building, though the roof sustained damage and water reached a small section of the floor. Crews covered bookcases and moved computers and other equipment to protect them from further damage, Smith said. No injurie…

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Possible Tornado Spotted In South Jersey A possible tornado has been spotted in South Jersey.  A photo of what appeared to be a funnel cloud in Carneys Point was shared by NBC News Meteorologist Justin Godynick. The National Weather Service had not confirmed the tornado as of press time but did confirm a twister in New Castle County, DE. The NWS had previously issued a tornado watch across 11 counties.
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NJ Hospital Valet Worker Takes Fatal Leap From Parking Deck A hospital worker in Bergen County leapt to their death on Wednesday, Nov. 11, authorities confirmed. The individual was a valet worker at Englewood Hospital who leapt to his death around 12:05 p.m., Englewood Police Capt. Renee Laraia told Daily Voice. The incident reportedly happened at the parking deck. No further details were released and Englewood Hospital declined to comment.
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Son Kills Dad, Tries Killing Another In NJ Home: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Hunterdon County man has been charged with murdering his father and attempting to kill another person following a deadly incident at an East Amwell Township home, authorities announced Thursday, Nov. 12. John Knipe Jr., of East Amwell, was charged after New Jersey State Police responded to a 911 call from a woman reporting a medical emergency at 17 Iron Horse Drive, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. Troopers arrived to find John Knipe, 63, dead from serious head trauma, authorities said. An investigation by state police and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor…
Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised
Family Dollar To Pay $63M After Shoppers Charged More Than Advertised Family Dollar has reached a $63 million settlement after it was accused of routinely charging customers more at checkout than the prices advertised in stores. The Federal Trade Commission announced the agreement with the discount retailer in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. The agency and 17 states, including Pennsylvania, accused Family Dollar of overcharging shoppers at thousands of stores nationwide.  Federal regulators said Family Dollar failed to fix the problems despite repeated warnings, customer complaints, and regulatory inspections. Many of the overcha…

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Wealthy NJ Town Elects 'Real Housewives' Newcomer To School Board Vanessa Barrera hasn't even made her "Real Housewives of New Jersey" debut yet, but she's already won a seat at a very different table: the Alpine Board of Education. Barrera, who joins Season 15 of the Bravo reality series as a friend of the cast, secured one of two open seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Described by Bravo as Alpine's "Social Mayor," Barrera received 272 votes, or 36.12%, finishing just 12 votes behind incumbent Maria DiBiase, who led the race with 284 votes, or 37.72%, according to the election results provided to Daily Voice. Anthony Fasano finished third with …

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Water In Fuel Caused Plane To Crash After Taking Off From NJ, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Plane To Crash After Taking Off From NJ, NTSB Says Water In Fuel Caused Plane To Crash After Taking Off From NJ, NTSB Says
Water In Fuel Caused Plane To Crash After Taking Off From NJ, NTSB Says Water that leaked into a small airplane's fuel tanks caused its engine to fail before it crashed onto Interstate 684 near the New York-Connecticut border, killing a Rockland County pilot, federal investigators have determined.  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified contaminated fuel and an inadequate preflight inspection as the probable causes of the Dec. 12, 2024, crash in a final report released on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  The crash killed Jacob Yankele Friedman, 32, of Monsey, a commercial pilot serving as a safety pilot, and seriously injured Kalmen Goldberger, 2…

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From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists Santa's got some serious shopping to do this year! From a giggling blast from the past to singing KPop Demon Hunters dolls, the hottest toys of Christmas 2026 mix familiar favorites with new technology, creative play, and plenty of surprises. The Toy Insider's annual holiday guide features nearly 400 toys, with almost half priced under $25. Amazon has also unveiled its Top 100+ Toys list, highlighting everything from collectibles to interactive playsets. Here are 10 gifts worth checking out before Christmas: 1. Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max — $29.99 Elmo is back! The 18-inch Sesame Street f…

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From Elmo To KPop Demon Hunters: 10 Toys Topping Christmas Wish Lists Santa's got some serious shopping to do this year! From a giggling blast from the past to singing KPop Demon Hunters dolls, the hottest toys of Christmas 2026 mix familiar favorites with new technology, creative play, and plenty of surprises. The Toy Insider's annual holiday guide features nearly 400 toys, with almost half priced under $25. Amazon has also unveiled its Top 100+ Toys list, highlighting everything from collectibles to interactive playsets. Here are 10 gifts worth checking out before Christmas: 1. Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max — $29.99 Elmo is back! The 18-inch Sesame Street f…

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Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop'
Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins, a former child actor whose screen career unfolded alongside his identical twin, has died at 43, his brother announced. Cousins was known for sharing the role of Dominic in the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy “Kindergarten Cop” with his twin brother, Joseph. They also played Bobby Ewing on the television drama “Knots Landing.” Their brother, Jonas Roeser, shared the news in an Instagram tribute, remembering Christian’s personality and the childhood performances that introduced him to audiences. Roeser said Christian had been seriously ill with liver disease. His announc…