Serious Crash Closes Route 130 In Salem County (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Closes Route 130 In Salem County (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Closes Route 130 In Salem County (Developing) A serious crash closed Route 130 in Salem County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2 p.m. Thursday Feb. 1 north of Route 48 in Carneys Point, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported.
Serious Crash Closes I-295 (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Closes I-295 (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Closes I-295 (Developing) A serious crash closed all lanes on Interstate 295 in Salem County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 on the I-295 southbound ramp to Exit 1 in Carneys Point Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In NJ From Latest Winter Storm Here's Who Got The Most Snow In NJ From Latest Winter Storm
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In NJ From Latest Winter Storm The National Weather Service has released snow totals from the latest winter storm. In New Jersey, the most amount of snow from the Friday, Jan. 19 storm appears to have fallen in Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) and Mount Royal (Gloucester County), where 6.5 inches of snow were reported. Atlantic County: Dorothy, a section of Weymouth, got 6.4 inches, the most amount of snow across Atlantic County. Six inches fell in Atlantic City, 5.6 in Mullica Township, 5.5 in Mays Landing, and on average, between 2 and 6 inches across the county. Burlington County: Medford Township…
Latest Forecast Says Jersey Shore Towns Could Be Walloped With Most Snow In NJ (DETAILS) Latest Forecast Says Jersey Shore Towns Could Be Walloped With Most Snow In NJ (DETAILS)
Latest Forecast Says Jersey Shore Towns Could Be Walloped With Most Snow In NJ (Details) 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…
Widespread Power Outages, Downed Lines Affect 20K Customers In South Jersey Widespread Power Outages, Downed Lines Affect 20K Customers In South Jersey
Widespread Power Outages, Downed Lines Affect 20K Customers In South Jersey Utility crews continued to grapple with downed power lines that left nearly 20,000 homes and businesses without power in South Jersey after the storm. Scattered power outages totaling 18,000 customers persisted throughout Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, according to Atlantic City Electric on Wednesday, Jan. 10. And nearly 1,400 homes and businesses remained without power early Wednesday in Burlington County, according to Jersey Central Power and Light. The other largest area power outages included Camden (950 customers), Bridgeton and surrounding areas (nearly 4,900), De…
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS Yet another December rain storm has come and gone, leaving many New Jersey towns under water. According to the National Weather Service's Philadelphia/Mount Holly office, between one and three inches of rain fell across the area, ending early Thursday, Dec. 28. The town that got the most amount of rain is Washington Township (Warren County), with 3.38 inches, the weather service said. Bernards Township in Somerset County saw 3.24 inches and Randolph in Morris County saw 3.03 inches. Click here to see totals as of 11:50 a.m. Sussex County got between  2.05 and 2.53 inches; Somers…
Man, 23, Killed Walking Home From Store With Detergent For Mom In South Jersey, Family Says Man, 23, Killed Walking Home From Store With Detergent For Mom In South Jersey, Family Says
Man, 23, Killed Walking Home From Store With Detergent For Mom In South Jersey, Family Says A 23-year-old Salem County pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash, authorities said. Alex Medina was killed in the crash on Sunday night, Dec. 17, according to Penns Grove Mayor LaDaena Thomas. Penns Grove police were not immediately available to provide further details. An uncle started a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for Alex’s funeral. The uncle said Alex was struck while walking home from a store to bring his mother laundry detergent and food for his younger brothers. "This pain is unbearable," the uncle wrote. Click here to view or donate to the GoFundMe.
Dead, Emaciated Puppies Dumped In NJ Woods Dead, Emaciated Puppies Dumped In NJ Woods
Dead, Emaciated Puppies Dumped In NJ Woods Three helpless puppies, one dead, were left trapped in a basket outside in sub-freezing conditions in Salem County, authorities said. South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is asking for the community's help in finding those responsible for leaving the emaciated, crying puppies in the woods to fend for themselves. A citizen had heard the puppies crying on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the woods at at Gershal Road and Eppinger Avenue in Pittsgrove, rescuers said. "We can't imagine how someone could intentionally leave them to die," the shelter wrote on Facebook. "These puppies have clearly neve…
Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police
Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police A man who refused to leave a party stabbed another man in the chest, authorities said. The clash occurred on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1:05 a.m. at 500 Whirney Ave. in Glassboro, police said. A suspect, Jahee Nixon, was immediately taken into custody.  Nixon reportedly was asked to leave the party for "making multiple females feel uncomfortable," police said. He stabbed a victim in the arm and chest, police said. The victim was taken to Cooper Hospital to be treated for his injuries.  Nixon was taken to lnspira Hospital for minor injuries and was then processed, charged and lodged at …
NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign
NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign A high school prom queen was killed in a crash while delivering newspapers with a friend in Salem County. Kayla Rose Dowling of Blackwood died after the car she was riding in was broadsided by a dump truck that ran a stop sign on Wednesday, Oct. 11, according to a GoFundMe "Nobody expects to lose their child and Jill and Jose are not prepared to pay for a funeral," the GoFundMe says. Kayla, who leaves behind a young daughter, Elliana, was "a vibrant soul who brought joy and love to everyone around her," her obituary says. "The impact she had on those who knew her will forever be impri…
Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey
Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey A 25-year-old passenger was killed in a collision with a dump truck in Salem County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 5:32 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the intersection of Garden and Centerton roads in Pittsgrove Township, according to New Jersey State Police. A 24-year-old Camden resident was driving a Kia northbound on Centerton Road and the Kenworth dump truck was heading west on Garden Road, police said. As a result of the crash, Alize Fernandez, 24, the car's driver, sustained serious injuries and the passenger, Kayla Dowling, 25, of Blackwood, sustained fatal injuries.  Th…
Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police
Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police A 37-year-old Salem County man was killed when he ran off a Cumberland County road and hit a tree, authorities said. Douglas G. Hitchner Jr., of Woodstown, was driving south in a Chevrolet SUV on Tindall Island Road in Greenwich Township at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 when his vehicle veered off the road to the right side, according to Detective I Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman with the New Jersey State Police. The SUV hit a tree and Hitchner sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation.