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'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' 'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' ABC's "The Bachelor" franchise has announced its next star. His name is Grant Ellis, and he's a 30-year-old day trader with New Jersey and New York roots. The Houston, Texas resident initially competed on this season of "The Bachelorette" starring Jenn Tran, who grew up in Bergen County. Ellis was eliminated just before Tran picked her final four. Ellis is a Newark native who played basketball for Hudson Catholic, and later at the collegiate level in New York for Iona University in New Rochelle, where he played guard and forward. His bio on the ABC website says he's a "mama’s boy who love…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Man Admits To Having Unregistered Machine Guns, Modified Weapons: Feds Jersey Shore Man Admits To Having Unregistered Machine Guns, Modified Weapons: Feds
Jersey Shore Man Admits To Having Unregistered Machine Guns, Modified Weapons: Feds A Somers Point man admitted to having unregistered machine guns and modified firearms, authorities said. Michael James, 30, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to possessing unregistered machine guns and other firearms, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. James had been given a federal charge on Wednesday, May 15. According to court documents and statements, Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted two packages with suspected drugs addressed to James' home in February. Investigators "conducted a controlled delivery of the packages" on&nb…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Central Jersey Man Sexually Assaulted Two Children, Uploaded Pics On Dark Web: Feds Central Jersey Man Sexually Assaulted Two Children, Uploaded Pics On Dark Web: Feds
Central Jersey Man Sexually Assaulted Two Children, Uploaded Pics On Dark Web: Feds A Plainsboro man was accused of sexually assaulting two children and uploading pictures of the abuse on the dark web, authorities said. Anthony Lagotta Jr., 54, was charged with one count each of production and possession of child pornography, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 20. He appeared in front of a federal judge and was detained. According to court documents and statements, Lagotta sexually assaulted two children and took photos of what happened about 15 years ago. He then uploaded 30 of the pictures to a child po…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
NJ Victim Seriously Burned In Chemical Attack Carried Out By FL Pair Hired By Ex-BF: Cops NJ Victim Seriously Burned In Chemical Attack Carried Out By FL Pair Hired By Ex-BF: Cops
NJ Victim Seriously Burned In Chemical Attack Carried Out By FL Pair Hired By Ex-BF: Cops Three Florida residents are in custody after police said one paid two others to carry out a chemical attack on his ex-girlfriend in New Jersey, who was airlifted to a hospital with serious burns, police said. William DiBernardino, 49, of Boynton Beach, FL, recruited Jmarr McNeil, 39, and Betty Jo Lane, 38, in the Friday, July 26 incident in Monroe (Gloucester County), Police Chief Thomas Gilbert said. The 42-year-old victim was returning from work when the attack happened, police said. As she opened her car door, Lane threw a cup of a highly caustic acid on her, and she suffered burns acros…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
'Comedic' NJ Actors Sought For Software Commercial 'Comedic' NJ Actors Sought For Software Commercial
'Comedic' NJ Actors Sought For Software Commercial Do you have good comedic timing and want to teach someone how to use a software? A casting notice has been released for a video campaign for a Saas (software as a service) company. The ad is seeking talent from Edison for two comedic video ads. The first role is "Jane", a woman between the ages of 30 and 50. She is an experienced user of the software the client sells. She is confident in the product, how to use it, and how much easier it would make the jobs of her coworkers and peers. The actor cast needs to have a knack for subtle comedy, according to the listing. A headshot/photo an…

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by Sam Barron
Weather
Hundreds Without Power In NJ, More Storms Possible Late In The Day Hundreds Without Power In NJ, More Storms Possible Late In The Day
Hundreds Without Power In NJ, More Storms Possible Late In The Day Thousands of New Jersey residents woke up Monday morning, Aug. 19 without power due to Sunday's storm. And according to the National Weather Service, more stormy weather could be on the way for later in the day. As of 6:40 a.m., JCP&L was reporting the most outages with the following areas without power: Clinton, 880; Branchville, 150; Hopatcong, 215; Long Branch/Asbury Park, 350; Lakewood, 265. The National Weather Service said Monday would be cloudy, but will become partly sunny by midday. "A cold front will then approach from the west causing isolated severe thunderstorms this…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Horror Film Shooting In NJ Casting Multiple Roles For Girls Punk Band, Pays Up To $4K Horror Film Shooting In NJ Casting Multiple Roles For Girls Punk Band, Pays Up To $4K
Horror Film Shooting In NJ Casting Multiple Roles For Girls Punk Band, Pays Up To $4K A new horror film paying up to $4,000 is casting a variety of roles across New York City and Philadelphia. "Harlots," is set in the 90s and is about an all-girl punk band wrapping their local tour when they fall prey to a satanic cult. It's directed by Emily DiPrimio of Me-Mania, and is set to film in October 2025 in New Jersey or Philadelphia. Roles include: Hannah, the lead singer: Charismatic and brave. Passionate in what she believes in, 20-24 years old, all ethnicities. Veronica, lead guitarist: Confident. Smarter than she seems and she likes it that way, 20-24 years …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
$1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ $1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ
$1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ A $1 million second-tier Mega Millions prizewinning ticket from the Friday, Aug. 16 drawing was sold in New Jersey. The second-prize ticket matched five of the winning numbers, however, it did not match the Mega Ball. Another $1 million prize was sold in California. The winning numbers were: 22, 38, 48, 51 and 61. The Mega Ball drawn was 5, with a Megaplier of 3X. The next drawing will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20, as the jackpot rolls to $498 million.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Body Found Near Shoreline At State Park Along Jersey Shore: NJDEP Body Found Near Shoreline At State Park Along Jersey Shore: NJDEP
Body Found Near Shoreline At State Park Along Jersey Shore: Njdep A person was found dead near the shoreline of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, officials said. State park police were dispatched to the area at around 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, a state Department of Environmental Protection spokesperson said. The person's body was discovered off the western shore of the High Bar Harbor section in Long Beach Island Township. The body was sent to the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office. An autopsy will be performed to identify the person and the cause of death. Barnegat Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1859, NJDEP also said.

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say A slow-moving eastward storm system means a chance of rain and thunderstorms this weekend across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Accuweather says that a "total washout" is not likely in the east. This weekend turns unsettled as showers and some t-storms increase at times, especially each afternoon and evening. High... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, August 16, 2024 However, "there will be enough rain and thunderstorms around to interfere with some outdoor plans, as well as slow travel and perhaps create dangerous conditions in some locations."…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
NJ Pilot Who Went To Philippines For Sex With Underage Sisters Sentenced, Feds Say NJ Pilot Who Went To Philippines For Sex With Underage Sisters Sentenced, Feds Say
NJ Pilot Who Went To Philippines For Sex With Underage Sisters Sentenced, Feds Say A Mercer County pilot will spend more than a decade in prison for traveling to the Philippines to have sex with girls, authorities said. Frank Maile, 68, of Hamilton Township, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 15 to 12 years in prison, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. Maile is also a former New Egypt resident and pleaded guilty on Sept. 6, 2023, to illicit sexual conduct abroad. According to court documents and statements, Maile went to the Philippines as early as 2013 for "sexual contact" with two girls who were sisters and paid to sexually assaul…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Jersey Shore Healthcare Company To Pay $3.15M For Improperly Taking Pandemic Loan: Feds Jersey Shore Healthcare Company To Pay $3.15M For Improperly Taking Pandemic Loan: Feds
Jersey Shore Healthcare Company To Pay $3.15M For Improperly Taking Pandemic Loan: Feds An Atlantic County healthcare system will pay more than $3 million for improperly receiving a loan from a COVID-19 pandemic program, authorities said. Shore Memorial Health System has agreed to pay the federal government $3.15 million, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The settlement comes from Shore Memorial Physicians’ Group receiving $2.78 million in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The physicians' group wasn't eligible for a PPP loan because it isn't a small business since it's an affiliate of Shore Mem…

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by Chris Spiker