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Flood Watch Issued In These NJ Counties Ahead Of Downpours
A flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service across much of New Jersey ahead of drizzles expected to turn into downpours. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain is expected with both showers and thunderstorms producing heavy downpours Friday afternoon, July 12 through Saturday afternoon, July 13, the National Weather Service said. Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex Gloucester Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Union, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren, are all under a flood watch. 🌧⚠️ Not much change to the forecast with this morning's update. We …
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Jersey Shore Boardwalks Get $100M For 'Vital' Upgrades
Jersey Shore communities are getting $100 million in state grants to make crucial repairs to their boardwalk, officials said. The Boardwalk Preservation Fund money will go to 18 municipalities in Atlantic, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday, Feb. 23. The state Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) will give out the funds to invest in "state-of-the-art materials that increase storm resiliency and ensure longer lasting infrastructure." In a news release, Gov. Murphy said the money will help coastal tourist destinations stay vibrant. …
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Forecasters Were Way Off: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell Unexpectedly In NJ, PA Towns
Four inches of snow at most was expected in the second snow storm of the week in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. But much more fell. In the Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17 storm, up to 13 inches of snow fell in some towns across the region, according to the National Weather Service. Here's who got the most snow, according to the National Weather Service: ATLANTIC, NJ: Beuna Vista, 3.3 inches; Hammonton, 2.8 inches; Somers Point, 2.2 inches BERKS, PA: Lyons, 12 inches; Fleetwood, 9 inches; Blandon, 8.5 inches BERGEN, NJ: Westwood 3 inches; Fair Lawn 2.5 inches; River Vale 2 …
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Xander Rice Monmouth University Buzzer Beater Shot
A hometown basketball player is getting national attention for his "miracle" half-court buzzer-beater to lead Monmouth University to an improbable victory. West Long Branch native Xander Rice scored 37 points in Monmouth's 88-87 home win over Campbell University on Thursday, Feb. 15. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!?!XANDER RICE BANKS ONE IN TO WIN IT AT THE BUZZER!!!@MonmouthBBall || #FlyHawks pic.twitter.com/ZSSDiFqvUu — Monmouth Hawks (@MonmouthHawks) February 16, 2024 The Patrick School alum was 13 for 23 from the field and eight for 12 on three-pointers, but no shot was more clutch than t…
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Coastal Flooding Possible Across South Jersey Despite Clear Skies This Week
Despite no rain or snow expected for the week ahead, forecasters are warning residents about the threat of coastal flooding across New Jersey. The National Weather Service said South Jersey will have a threat of minor flooding through 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. A coastal flood advisory was issued for Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem counties. Minor flooding is forecasted during morning high tides in Atlantic City, Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City, Cape May Harbor, and Barnegat Harbor. "While the weather will remain …
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Latest Forecast Says Jersey Shore Towns Could Be Walloped With Most Snow In NJ (
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After several storms brought rain, wind, and wintry weather to the Jersey Shore to start 2024, cities and towns are bracing for what could be the heaviest snowfall along the coast so far this winter. Parts of South Jersey could see up to six inches of snow on Friday, Jan. 18 — the highest amounts predicted across all of the the Garden State, according to the National Weather Service. Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties are under a winter storm warning until 10 p.m. ⚠️❄️ Forecast snowfall totals have increased slightly across the area. Snow will beg…
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Tornado Possible, Flood Watch Issued Across 18 NJ Counties As Thunderstorms Loom
A flood watch is in effect across 18 of New Jersey's counties as thunderstorms with the possibility of a tornado moves in, the National Weather Service said. The flood watch is in effect until Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, in the following counties, according to the NWS: Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. The NWS said there is a "marginal risk" of an isolated tornado and damaging winds, however, no tornado watch or warning was issued. A flood watch is in effec…
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High Fecal Bacteria Levels Put Three Jersey Shore Beaches Under Swimming Advisories
Three Jersey Shore beaches were placed under swimming advisories by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for high levels of fecal bacteria. The ocean beaches placed under swimming advisories on Tuesday, July 11 were: Albany Avenue beach in Atlantic City Philadelphia Avenue beach in Cape May Hollywood Avenue beach in Wildwood Crest In addition to the ocean beaches, six bay beaches in Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties and four river beaches in Ocean County also were placed under swimming advisories for high fecal bacteria levels. Click here for the complete list o…
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Tornado Watches, Warnings Issued Across Parts Of NJ
Several parts of New Jersey were under tornado watches and warnings, as per the National Weather Service on Saturday, April 1. Burlington and Mercer counties were under a tornado warning until 7:15 p.m., while parts of Browns Mills, Fort Dix, Hamilton Square, Marlton, West Freehold and White Horse were under the warning until between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. Meanwhile, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties were under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Wa…
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Tornado Warning Issued In Parts Of NJ
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a tornado warning in parts of Mercer, Monmouth and Middlesex counties. At 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Edinburg, or 7 miles east of Trenton, moving east at 45 mph, the NWS said. Locations impacted include Hightstown, Cranbury, Roosevelt, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, Edinburg, Windsor, Twin Rivers, Clearbrook Park, Princeton Junction and Concordia. People in those areas were advised to seek cover.
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Authorities Seize 6,550 Folds Heroin, Meth, Crack, $3K, Handguns In Duo's Bust: Prosecutor
A multi-agency investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin/fentanyl in Burlington, Monmouth, and Ocean counties led to the arrest of a pair of New Jersey residents. The cooperative investigation identified a residence in Bordentown, as well as a residence in Cream Ridge occupied by Sanine Brosseau, 44, as being utilized by Shaun Crawford, 36, of Trenton, to store and distribute illegal narcotics, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Law enforcement maintained surveillance on Crawford when he exited the Crea…
Lifestyle
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In New Jersey
Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in New Jersey to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Wednesday, June 8, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $5.03 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up one cent overnight, 26 cents from a week ago, and 58 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply. On June 8, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.06 per gallon in New …
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Yes, Again: Explosions Expected To Rattle South Jersey During Military Base's Weekend Training
There's a downside to living near the state's largest military base. South Jersey residents should prepare for another rocket-filled weekend of military training, officials warn. That training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst begins with two days worth of “abundant noise” exercises from live weapons and cratering explosions starting Friday, NJ Advance Media reports. Complaints came into local police departments two weeks ago during two days of unusually loud exercises, which can be felt and heard in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties, the outlet says. The noise from the…
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3 Winning Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In NJ
Three winning Powerball tickets each worth $50,000 were sold in New Jersey. The winning numbers for Saturday's Powerball drawing were 08, 30, 48, 57, and 64. The Red Power Ball was 09, and the Power Play was 2X. The tickets were sold in Monmouth, Burlington and Morris counties at the following locations: Aberdeen Exxon: 1164 Route 34, Aberdeen Marlton WaWa: 270 E. Green Tree Rd., Marlton Florham Park 7-Eleven: 151 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park The Aberdeen ticket was purchased with Power Play, multiplying the prize to $100,000. The …
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Flash Flooding Threatens NJ
A flash flood warning was issued for North and Central Jersey ahead of a storm system making its way into the region Monday night. Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, leaving the state under 1 to 3 inches of water, were expected Monday night into Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. [645 AM] An active weather pattern is forecast starting Monday night through Wednesday. You can find the latest forecast for your area here: https://t.co/IqjGqGzzwq #MDwx #DEwx #PAwx #NJwx pic.twitter.com/jWVIkYqaAv — NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) October 24, 2021 The southern part of the state wi…
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Tidal Flood Warning Issued For Jersey Shore, South Jersey: NWS
Coastal flood warnings are in effect for the Jersey Shore and South Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. The warning from the NWS in Mount Holly/Philadelphia is in effect until 5 p.m. Monday. "The threat will lessen as we go through the new week," the NWS said on Facebook. The currents causing inland flooding are exacerbated by 10 mph winds from the northeast. The NWS warning includes the following counties Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean. A coastal flood warning has.been issued for the Jersey Shore and South Jersey near the Delaware Ba…
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Attention Centers On Accused Mastermind Of 84 Brazen Burglaries In Nine NJ Counties, Rockland
A Teaneck ex-con accused of leading a band of brazen burglars who committed no fewer than 84 broad-daylight break-ins throughout New Jersey and Rockland County could find two of them testifying against him if he goes to trial. Porsche Brown, 29, of Lodi, and Kay Brown, 23, of Paterson (no relation) took guilty pleas rather than take their chances with a jury. The likelihood that either or both could testify against him in exchange for leniency at sentencing could determine the course that Keith Perry, 38, takes in his defense. A grand jury this week indicted Perry on a host of charges, inc…
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Water Rescues Reported In South Jersey
As the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for parts of Central and South Jersey, several water rescues were reported in Camden County. About 2:30 p.m. Thursday, first responders in Camden were called to Delaware Avenue and Cooper Street to assist "numerous cars in the water,'' according to initial reports. An unconfirmed report said that there was an infant in one of the vehicles, which required a "high water rescue." No other details were immediately available. Flash flood warnings were issued Thursday by the NWS for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Middlesex, Monmouth a…
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Chase
: NJ Route 287 Pursuit Ends With Crash, Two In Custody On NY State Thruway
UPDATE: A driver chased by police more than 40 miles from New Jersey into New York State before crashing a stolen car was identified as an ex-con who’s been involved in previous pursuits and has an arrest record that numbers in the dozens. Dustin Jeandron, 37, recently of Keyport and Trenton, gave New York State troopers a Hell’s Kitchen address after they took him into custody following Wednesday afternoon’s chase. Jeandron was driving a Hyundai sedan reported stolen out of Harrison when a Wayne police officer "spotted the vehicle in Wayne with fictitious plates and attempted to make a st…
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How Hard Will Tropical Storm Henri Hit New Jersey?
Tropical Storm Henri is expected to reach hurricane strength over Long Island on Sunday -- but what does this mean for New Jersey? According to the National Weather Service, lots and lots of rain. North Jersey is at the highest risk for flooding, but the entire region remains at some risk, the NWS said Saturday morning. Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, August 21, 2021 Tropical storm force winds remain possible in Middlesex and Monmouth counties Saturday night into Sunday morning, meteorologists say. A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Lon…
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'No Questions Asked': NJ Buys Back Nearly 1,000 Guns
Authorities collected nearly 1,000 guns during no-questions-asked gun buybacks in Passaic, Essex and Atlantic counties, New Jersey’s top law enforcer said Thursday. They could soon be coming to a location near you. The firearms came in all sizes, calibers, makes, models and ages, from a pearl-handled derringer to a reported 27 assault weapons. The total also includes 487 handguns, 281 rifles and shotguns and 146 inoperable weapons and BB/pellet guns, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. Bruck didn’t say how many of the 941 weapons surrendered during “Guns for Cash” eve…
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Tornado Watch Issued Across 16 New Jersey Counties
The National Weather Service on Thursday afternoon issued a tornado watch across 16 New Jersey counties. The watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties. The watch -- less severe than a warning -- was also issued for most of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Storms were expected to arrive between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., and end between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Straight-line winds, large hail, lightning and flash flooding are also possible.
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Tracking Tropical Storm Elsa: 60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Heading To Area
Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to reach New Jersey Thursday evening and linger into Friday morning. Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour with 4 inches of rain being forecast, mostly along the Jersey Shore, AccuWeather reports. The rest of the state can expect gusts between 40 and 60 mph, and 1 to 2 inches of rain. [6 AM] The latest briefing for Tropical Storm Elsa has been updated. A tropical storm warning is now in effect for all... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, July 8, 2021 A flash-flood warning has been issued across the state. The great…
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Weekend Washout? Here's The Latest Memorial Day Weather Outlook
Well, it wasn't the Memorial Day holiday weekend most of us hoped and planned for. Cloudy skies, blustery, howling winds, on-and-off-showers -- none of the sights we usually see this time of year. Near record cold-high temperatures are expected, with highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s, the National Weather Service's Mount Holly office says. Continued drizzle is likely Sunday, possibly tapering off at night. Light winds Saturday and coastal flooding are both likely, forecasters say. "If the official high temperature in Philadelphia and Washington D.C., does not make it out of the lower …
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Multi-Agency Probe Ties Quartet To 84 Burglaries In Eight NJ Counties, Rockland
A car crash in Hackensack and an alert officer in Cedar Grove produced key evidence in the takedown of a mixed-gender crew believed responsible for 84 home burglaries in eight New Jersey counties and Rockland, authorities said. Investigators armed with a search warrant found proceeds from one of the burglaries in a Mercedes-Benz GL 450 that Keith Perry, 38, of Teaneck crashed in March, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Perry was identified as a burglar who threatened an Englewood homeowner by "making a motion with his hand inside his sweatshirt as though he had a gun" and saying…
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NJ Releases Hate Crime Totals By Town, Race, More: Guess Which County Had The Most
Nearly 40% of all hate crimes reported in New Jersey last year were against Blacks, more than the combined total against whites, Jews, Latinos and Muslims, according to State Police crime figures released Tuesday. The town with the most reported bias incidents in 2020 was Lakewood, the figures show. More than half of all reported bias incidents in New Jersey last year involved straight harassment, as opposed to vandalism and other related crimes. More than 13% occurred at schools, parks or playgrounds. The county with the most, overall, was Monmouth. The preliminary data released Tuesday…
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FIRES: GS Parkway Closed Near Shore, NJ Turnpike Threatened Near Meadowlands
UPDATE: A forest fire jumped the entire width of the Garden State Parkway from Lakewood into Brick Township while a Meadowlands brush fire stopped short of the New Jersey Turnpike amid Sunday's fierce winds. They were among no fewer than a half-dozen large brush fires -- and nearly just as many smaller blazes -- that raged at once throughout the Garden State on Sunday, whipped by winds reported at up to 40 miles an hour and low humidity that barely cracked 20%. Several New Jersey State Police troopers gathered on the Turnpike's western awaiting word whether to close the roadway as firefig…
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Winners
: 3 Powerball Players Win $50K In Central Jersey
There were three lucky Powerball lottery players on Saturday, New Jersey Lottery officials said. Three Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Dec. 5, with each player winning a $50,000 third-tier prize. The winning numbers for the Dec. 5, drawing were: 03, 04, 06, 48, and 53. The Red Power Ball number was 10. The Multiplier number was 02. The winning tickets from Saturday night’s drawing were sold at the following locations: Fords (Middlesex County), AR-EX Pharmacy, 370 New Brunswick Ave. Wall Township (Monmouth), Quick…
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Winners
: Mega Millions Tickets Worth $10K Sold In Monmouth, Union Counties
Two prize-winning Mega Millions lottery tickets were sold in Monmouth and Union counties Both lucky winners matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn on Tuesday to win the $10,000 third-tier prize. The winning numbers for the Nov. 24, drawing were: 09, 15, 34, 61, and 64. The Gold Mega Ball was 06, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The winning tickets were purchased at the following locations: Camelot Wine Merchants at 952 Route 34 & Broad St. in Matawan; and Good Luck Shop at 207 Chestnut St. in Roselle. The Mega Millions Jackpot rolls to #214 millio…
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Mugshots
: Dozens Of Central Jersey Gang Members Busted For Dogfighting, Drugs, Illegal Firearms
An investigation dubbed "Operation Golden State" led to the arrests of more than two dozen Central Jersey gang members on charges ranging from attempted murder, dogfighting, racketeering and more, authorities said Friday. The 29 suspects from the "Golden State" gang were mostly from from Monmouth and Ocean, involved in more than a dozen recent shootings in Asbury Park, Long Branch, Tinton Falls, Keansburg and Neptune Township, according to Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. The joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office with help from federal, st…
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Two More Central Jersey School Districts Report Positive Coronavirus Cases
School districts in Middlesex and Monmouth counties have reported new positive cases of COVID-19, authorities said. In-person learning was suspended at Raritan Valley Elementary School in Hazlet due to two unrelated cases, officials said. Neither case was contracted at the school. A pair of positive cases were reported in East Brunswick (one per school), and presumptive positive cases in two others, officials said. Schools Superintendent Victor Valeski said none of the people were infected in a school building. Middletown Township Public Schools temporarily returned to all-…
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