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NJ Mall Santa's Leg-Saving Surgery Puts Him Back In The Sleigh — Just In Time For Christmas NJ Mall Santa's Leg-Saving Surgery Puts Him Back In The Sleigh — Just In Time For Christmas
NJ Mall Santa's Leg-Saving Surgery Puts Him Back In The Sleigh — Just In Time For Christmas A beloved New Jersey mall Santa who nearly lost his leg to diabetes is back to spreading holiday cheer, thanks to a life-saving surgery at Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center. Santa is used to giving gifts, not receiving them, but this holiday season, 73-year-old Ronald Fierro will once again take pictures with children sitting on his lap, thanks to a unique surgery that saved his leg. Fierro, a retired high school teacher and Boy Scouts shooting instructor from Brick Township, has been delighting families as Santa Claus for years at the Freehold Raceway Mall.  In Marc…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Spirit Halloween Brings Spirit Christmas Store To Marlton Spirit Halloween Brings Spirit Christmas Store To Marlton
Spirit Halloween Brings Spirit Christmas Store To Marlton Spirit Halloween is decking the halls with Spirit Christmas. The pop-up Halloween costume and decor company is opening 10 Spirit Christmas stores across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (scroll for a list of locations). "Each store offers a unique shopping experience, brimming with a vast assortment of holiday décor, apparel, inflatables, gifts, and stocking stuffers," company spokeswoman Nikki Balles said in a statement to Daily Voice.  "Guests can meet Santa for their annual Christmas card photo and receive a free digital postcard featuring you and Santa. Wander …

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Let's hope Santa Claus is wearing an extra pair or two of long johns. That's because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be the coldest in decades. A powerful, massive storm that brought a mix of heavy rain, damaging winds, sleet, and snow, has now moved off the coast, but the passage of a cold front accompanying the system has led to a dramatic dip in temperatures. The wind-chill factor on Christmas Eve on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 is below zero degrees in most of the region. After a sunny start, clouds will increase during the day, but the high temperature will only be in the mid to up…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Neighbors, Phillies Join Surprise Holiday Parade For South Jersey Brain Cancer Patient: Reports Neighbors, Phillies Join Surprise Holiday Parade For South Jersey Brain Cancer Patient: Reports
Neighbors, Phillies Join Surprise Holiday Parade For South Jersey Brain Cancer Patient: Reports A beloved four-year-old brain cancer patient from South Jersey got the surprise of his life with a holiday parade of first responders, marching bands, neighbors and Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple reports. Aaron Kline, aka "Mighty Aaron," was all smiles Thursday, Dec. 8 during the procession past his home in Mount Laurel. Aaron got to meet his favorite characters from Paw Patrol and the Phillie Phanatic. "I don't know if there are words that can describe how much its meant," Aaron's mother Shana told FOX 29. Kline added: "His highs are high and his lows are really low," accor…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Record TikTok Santa Claus Ad, Earn $100 Record TikTok Santa Claus Ad, Earn $100
Record TikTok Santa Claus Ad, Earn $100 Want to make an easy $100?  A California-based production company is looking for people across the U.S. willing to dress up as Santa Claus and record a holiday advertisement for TikTok. The 20- to 45-second script will be provided for the actor, who will film a vertical-style video sharing a message about a holiday money service, the casting call reads. The video can be taken from anywhere convenient for the actor. Click here to apply.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Santa Claus Spots Fire During Christmas Tour Through NJ Town Santa Claus Spots Fire During Christmas Tour Through NJ Town
Santa Claus Spots Fire During Christmas Tour Through NJ Town Santa Claus was "on-the-job" early on Saturday.  Along with his crew on Ladder 12-6 of Reliance Fire Company, Santa spotted smoke coming from the eaves of a three-story single-family house, the company reported on Facebook. The fire was spotted about 4:30 p.m., while Santa was being escorted through Pilesgrove, while traveling down Auburn Road, officials said.  Ladder 12-6 "immediately went into service evacuating the occupants who were unaware of the fire," officials wrote. The fire, which was contained within the walls and floors of the home, was quickly put out with the …

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by Jon Craig
Weather
Storm To Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Knocking Power To Area This Christmas: Here's The Latest Storm To Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Knocking Power To Area This Christmas: Here's The Latest
Storm To Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Knocking Power To Area This Christmas: Here's The Latest Santa Claus and his reindeer are going to be in for a rough ride this Christmas Eve. A powerful storm system will sweep through the region, bringing downpours, potential flooding, and strong to damaging winds starting around nightfall on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and lasting into Christmas Day morning, Friday, Dec. 25. The storm will unleash “extreme weather" in the region, said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno, who added, “Make sure you’re ready for that." For areas where there are High Wind and Storm warnings, flood watches, and wind advisories in effect, see t…

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by Joe Lombardi