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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Tornado Watch Issued For 11 NJ Counties Through Thursday Evening A tornado watch has been issued for 11 New Jersey counties through Thursday evening, Nov. 12, according to the National Weather Service. The watch covers Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, and Warren counties and remains in effect until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center issued the watch at 12:50 p.m. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop, but does not mean one has been spotted. A tornado warning is more urgent and means a tornado has been detected or indicated by rada…
Bomb Squad Called, Civilians Evacuated Over Suspicious Device In Bergen County Bomb Squad Called, Civilians Evacuated Over Suspicious Device In Bergen County Bomb Squad Called, Civilians Evacuated Over Suspicious Device In Bergen County
Bomb Squad Called, Civilians Evacuated Over Suspicious Device In Bergen County A suspicious device resembling a small cooking appliance prompted evacuations and a bomb squad response in Bergen County, authorities said Thursday, Nov. 12. Fairview officers on patrol discovered the item along Fairview Avenue near Bergenwood Road and evacuated nearby civilians as a precaution, Fairview Police Chief Vincent Bellucci said. The Bergen County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad responded alongside the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, North Bergen police, and Ridgefield police. Responders examined the item, which appeared out of place along the roadside, and conducted a precautiona…
Fans Camp Out Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan In Bergen County Fans Camp Out Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan In Bergen County Fans Camp Out Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan In Bergen County
Fans Camp Out Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan In Bergen County Fans have been camping outside a Bergen County liquor store since Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, hoping to meet "Outlander" heartthrob Sam Heughan. The line outside Total Wine & More in River Edge was wrapped around the block ahead of the Scottish actor's scheduled 1 p.m. appearance Thursday, Nov. 12. Fans from as far as Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Connecticut began lining up as early as 6 p.m. Wednesday, nearly 19 hours before the event was set to begin. Heughan, best known for playing Jamie Fraser opposite Caitríona Balfe's Claire Fraser in the hit Starz series "Outlander," is…

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Nearly Century-Old Bergen County Diner Gets New Owners, New Name Nearly Century-Old Bergen County Diner Gets New Owners, New Name Nearly Century-Old Bergen County Diner Gets New Owners, New Name
Nearly Century-Old Bergen County Diner Gets New Owners, New Name A Bergen County diner with a history dating back more than 100 years has reopened under new ownership and a new name. The former Dumont Crystal Diner at 45 W. Madison Ave. in Dumont is now Dumont Brothers Diner, owned by brothers Gus and John, who announced the restaurant's opening earlier this fall. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new business was held Sunday, Nov. 8. The change follows an April Facebook announcement from Crystal Diner that longtime fixture Lou was no longer involved with the restaurant. "We appreciate all the hard work and dedication Lou brought over the years…

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Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Six Long Island cold case victims were publicly identified for the first time Thursday, Nov. 12, including one who may have been shot dead by a New Jersey serial killer, officials said. The highest profile case was that of “Montauk Mary,” an elderly woman who was shot four times and found near East Overlook Park on Montauk Highway in March 1978. She was identified Thursday as Sofia Margherita Marrone, a Pleasantville, NJ, woman who was 73 years old when she died, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Marrone was killed by four .22-caliber “short round” bullets — the …

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Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Your mail delivery and neighborhood post office could face major changes as the US Postal Service warns that its financial crisis demands help from Congress. The agency reported a $6.5 billion annual loss on Tuesday, Nov. 10, despite higher revenue and cost-cutting efforts, according to its financial announcement. Postmaster General David Steiner warned that options without congressional help could include post office closures, slower delivery, reduced marketing-mail service, and reconsideration of six-day delivery, according to Politico. Those are potential changes, rather than an announce…

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Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Your mail delivery and neighborhood post office could face major changes as the US Postal Service warns that its financial crisis demands help from Congress. The agency reported a $6.5 billion annual loss on Tuesday, Nov. 10, despite higher revenue and cost-cutting efforts, according to its financial announcement. Postmaster General David Steiner warned that options without congressional help could include post office closures, slower delivery, reduced marketing-mail service, and reconsideration of six-day delivery, according to Politico. Those are potential changes, rather than an announce…

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Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead A reality TV star known for life aboard luxury yachts has been arrested in Turkey after a store confrontation escalated into a fight that left a teenager dead, according to multiple reports. João Franco, 36, of Bravo’s “Below Deck” franchise, and his brother, Karlos Franco, were arrested following the altercation in Bodrum on Saturday, Nov. 7, TV Insider reported. The teenager, identified as a 17-year-old clothing store employee, suffered a head injury during the fight. He died at a hospital on Monday, Nov. 9. The brothers have denied hitting Koyabakan and told police they were attacked an…