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Toms River Firefighter Injured At 'Santa Detail' Event Three Days Before Christmas Toms River Firefighter Injured At 'Santa Detail' Event Three Days Before Christmas
Toms River Firefighter Injured At 'Santa Detail' Event Three Days Before Christmas A firefighter was injured during a "Santa detail" event in Toms River, the second incident of its kind in New Jersey on the weekend before Christmas, officials said. The firefighter suffered a minor injury during the event on Sunday, Dec. 22, according to a news release from the Toms River Fire Department. The firefighter was given treatment and expected to be released shortly after the incident. The department didn't specifically say how the firefighter was injured. "We are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure the safety of our members and commu…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Forgotten On The Bus: 4-Year-Old Girl Never Made It To School, NJ Mom Demands Answers Forgotten On The Bus: 4-Year-Old Girl Never Made It To School, NJ Mom Demands Answers
Forgotten On The Bus: 4-Year-Old Girl Never Made It To School, NJ Mom Demands Answers A 4-year-old New Jersey girl was left on a school bus for nearly six hours in what her mother is calling a traumatic and preventable incident. Darielle Lugo said her daughter, Makani, was supposed to arrive at the Bargaintown Preschool in Egg Harbor Township around 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, after being put on the bus by her father.  But Makani never made it to class. The ordeal came to light when Darielle’s husband arrived at the school around 2:05 p.m. for a class party. After signing in with security, he discovered Makani had been marked absent. “I thought it was a joke…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Fire Reportedly Destroys Waterfront Jersey Shore Home, Firefighter Injured: Police (UPDATE) Fire Reportedly Destroys Waterfront Jersey Shore Home, Firefighter Injured: Police (UPDATE)
Fire Reportedly Destroys Waterfront Jersey Shore Home, Firefighter Injured: Police (Update) A multimillion-dollar waterfront home was destroyed by a fire on Long Beach Island, according to reports. Officers responded to the scene at around 4:18 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, the Long Beach Township Police Department said in a news release. The home was located on Holly Drive in the Loveladies neighborhood. Police said several fire departments responded in chilly 20-degree weather and got control of the fire. The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company confirmed its crews were at the scene, according to a Facebook post at 8:03 a.m. The home was vacant and one firefighter was injured battli…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Nearly 6K South Jersey Customers Lose Power, Including 'All' Of One Community (DEVELOPING) Nearly 6K South Jersey Customers Lose Power, Including 'All' Of One Community (DEVELOPING)
Nearly 6K South Jersey Customers Lose Power, Including 'All' Of One Community (Developing) Nearly 6,000 customers were without power in Ocean County, prompting local authorities to urge residents to report issues to JCP&L as crews work to restore service. The power outage affected 5,867 customers as of 9:16 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, according to Jersey Central Power & Light's website. The cause of the outage wasn't immediately known. The outage has impacted 5,213 customers in Manchester Township, representing 19.2 percent of local households, according to JCP&L. Additionally, 473 customers in Toms River and 173 in Lacey Township were also without power. As of 1 p…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man, 75, Standing By Disabled SUV Killed In South Jersey Crash: Troopers Man, 75, Standing By Disabled SUV Killed In South Jersey Crash: Troopers
Man, 75, Standing By Disabled SUV Killed In South Jersey Crash: Troopers A Buena man was struck by a pickup and killed while standing next to his disabled SUV in Deerfield Township, authorities said. Marvin Saunders, 75, died in the crash on Thursday, Dec. 19, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene on Big Oak Road at approximately 6:35 p.m. Investigators said Saunders stood next to his disabled Nissan Pathfinder, which was in the eastbound lane. A Ford F-150 traveling east hit Saunders and his Nissan. Saunders was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash remained under investigation.

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States, Including NJ Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States, Including NJ
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States, Including NJ A Starbucks workers' strike, which began in select stores, has expanded to nine states as employees push for better wages and working conditions during the holiday rush. The strike, led by Starbucks Workers United, demands higher pay and improved staffing to address what employees describe as chronic understaffing during peak hours.  Workers at dozens of stores in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania joined the strike over the weekend. Starbucks has a total of about 16,000 stores in the US and around 35,000 worldwide. Over the weekend, picket lines formed at high-traffic stores in N…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Decomposed Body Found In NJ Woods ID'd As Missing Man From India, 4 Charged With Murder Decomposed Body Found In NJ Woods ID'd As Missing Man From India, 4 Charged With Murder
Decomposed Body Found In NJ Woods ID'd As Missing Man From India, 4 Charged With Murder Four men from Indiana have been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man from India, whose decomposed body was found in a wooded area of Ocean County, authorities said. Kuldeep Kumar had been reported missing by family members in Ozone Park, NY on Oct. 26, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and NJSP Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan said. His body was later found in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in Manchester Township. On Sunday, Dec. 21, authorities identified the suspects as Sourav Kumar, 23…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
$2M Powerball Ticket Sold In New Jersey $2M Powerball Ticket Sold In New Jersey
$2M Powerball Ticket Sold In New Jersey A $2 million winning Powerball ticket from the Saturday, Dec. 21 drawing sold in New Jersey. The lucky ticket matched the five numbers drawn and the Power Play, but not the Powerball. A second ticket matching the same was sold in Idaho. The numbers were: 1, 12, 17, 21, 58, and the Powerball was 1. The Power Play was 3X. Lottery officials are expected to announce where the ticket was sold in the coming days.

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix
Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix FIFA has partnered with Netflix to grant the streaming platform exclusive US broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.  This agreement marks the first time Netflix will fully acquire rights to a global sports event, reflecting the growing prominence of women’s soccer. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the deal as a pivotal step for the sport. “This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game,” Infantino said. “Netflix’s commitment underscores the tournament’s importance and helps elevat…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
IRS Sending Special Payments To 1 Million Americans: Here's What To Know IRS Sending Special Payments To 1 Million Americans: Here's What To Know
IRS Sending Special Payments To 1 Million Americans: Here's What To Know The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will issue automatic payments this month to nearly one million taxpayers who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.  These payments aim to assist eligible individuals who missed claiming the credit, which provides up to $1,400 per person for those who didn’t receive the full amount of their Economic Impact Payments (EIPs). Who Will Receive Payments? Eligible taxpayers include those who filed a 2021 tax return but either left the Recovery Rebate Credit field blank or entered $0 despite qualifying. Payments wil…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year.  Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection.  The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $92 million with a $42.1 million cash option after there was no winner in the past week. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 with a $103 million jackpot at stake. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 01-12-17-21-58 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching al…

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by Zak Failla