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Windows Broken At Historic Wall Twp Property: Police Windows Broken At Historic Wall Twp Property: Police
Windows Broken At Historic Wall Twp Property: Police Numerous windows were recently broken at Camp Evans Officer Quarters in Wall Township, authorities announced Wednesday, July 30. Unknown individuals trespassed onto the property on the 2200 block of Marconi Road and broke 17 windows, also causing damage to a detached garage, Wall Township police said. The cost of the damage is estimated at $8,500. “The historic officer quarters and surrounding buildings at Camp Evans are irreplaceable assets to the community,” police said. “Their unique construction and historical significance make repairs difficult and costly when they are damaged.” Camp…

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by Sam Barron
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5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern California 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern California
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern California A powerful earthquake has just rocked much of southern California. The 5.2 magnitude quake struck at 1:08 p.m. Eastern time Monday, April 14, with its epicenter in San Diego County, about 2.5 miles south of the town of Julian, according to the United States Geological Survey. At least seven aftershocks were felt after the initial quake.    It is not yet known if there are any reports of injuries or damage. A quake with a magnitude between 5.0 and 5.9 "can cause damage of varying severity to poorly constructed buildings," according to the Richter scale, which puts that range…

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by Joe Lombardi
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3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Multiple Other States 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Multiple Other States
3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Multiple Other States The US Geological Survey said a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook much of the Northeast on Monday, Jan. 27. The quake occurred at 10:45 a.m. and was initially reported as a 4.1 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was located near York Harbor, approximately seven miles off the coast of Maine and about 13 miles underground. The tremors were felt across Massachusetts and reached as far as Upstate New York, parts of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey.  In all, residents in nine states felt the tremors.  According to the Maine Earthquake Database, this was the third-strongest eart…

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by Josh Lanier