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.
Tornado Watch Issued For 11 NJ Counties Through Thursday Evening Tornado Watch Issued For 11 NJ Counties Through Thursday Evening Tornado Watch Issued For 11 NJ Counties Through Thursday Evening
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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DUI Driver Fleeing Route 23 Hit-Run Spotted By Off-Duty Cop Heading Into Work: Complaint DUI Driver Fleeing Route 23 Hit-Run Spotted By Off-Duty Cop Heading Into Work: Complaint DUI Driver Fleeing Route 23 Hit-Run Spotted By Off-Duty Cop Heading Into Work: Complaint
DUI Driver Fleeing Route 23 Hit-Run Spotted By Off-Duty Cop Heading Into Work: Complaint A Bergen County man with a lengthy criminal history is facing new charges after police say he caused a three-car crash on Route 23 in Passaic County, fled the scene, then abandoned his SUV and ran into the woods. Harry W. Halvorsen, 37, of Ridgefield Park, was charged following the crash on Route 23 southbound in West Milford around 6:25 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Halvorsen was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer when he rear-ended a Honda CR-V stopped at a red light near 2713 Route 23, investigators alleged in charging documents obtained by Daily…

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Microsoft Gives Update On Outlook, Other Services Amid Global Outage Microsoft says its services are recovering from a massive worldwide outage that disrupted email, online meetings, and other essential tools for millions of users. The tech giant reported significant improvements on Friday, Nov. 13, after the outage began around noon on Thursday, Nov. 12. Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot were among the affected services, with disruptions reported in 74 countries and territories within about an hour, according to Downdetector. Microsoft said email delivery is returning to normal as it restores affected systems. "We're continuing to see improve…

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Microsoft Gives Update On Outlook, Other Services Amid Global Outage Microsoft Gives Update On Outlook, Other Services Amid Global Outage Microsoft Gives Update On Outlook, Other Services Amid Global Outage
Microsoft Gives Update On Outlook, Other Services Amid Global Outage Microsoft says its services are recovering from a massive worldwide outage that disrupted email, online meetings, and other essential tools for millions of users. The tech giant reported significant improvements on Friday, Nov. 13, after the outage began around noon on Thursday, Nov. 12. Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot were among the affected services, with disruptions reported in 74 countries and territories within about an hour, according to Downdetector. Microsoft said email delivery is returning to normal as it restores affected systems. "We're continuing to see improve…

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Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop'
Christian Cousins Dies At 43: Actor Appeared In 'Knots Landing,' 'Kindergarten Cop' Christian Cousins, a former child actor whose screen career unfolded alongside his identical twin, has died at 43, his brother announced. Cousins was known for sharing the role of Dominic in the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy “Kindergarten Cop” with his twin brother, Joseph. They also played Bobby Ewing on the television drama “Knots Landing.” Their brother, Jonas Roeser, shared the news in an Instagram tribute, remembering Christian’s personality and the childhood performances that introduced him to audiences. Roeser said Christian had been seriously ill with liver disease. His announc…