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Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election
Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election More than 1.9 million people have already cast their vote in New Jersey ahead of the 2024 election. Here's one last look at who's on the ballot in the Garden State's 12 Congressional races, and what you need to know. District 1: All of Camden County, as well as parts of Burlington County and Gloucester County. Teddy Liddell and Donald Norcross. Teddy Liddell for Congress/Donald Norcross Facebook photos Democratic candidate Incumbent Rep. Donald Norcross: A father of three and electrician, Norcross was elected in 2014 having previously served in both the State Senate and Assembly. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
PA Man Killed, Driver Airlifted In Crash On Jersey Shore Road: Troopers PA Man Killed, Driver Airlifted In Crash On Jersey Shore Road: Troopers
PA Man Killed, Driver Airlifted In Crash On Jersey Shore Road: Troopers A northeast Pennsylvania man was dead and another man was airlifted after a head-on crash on the Jersey Shore, officials said. Thomas Grau, 55, of Falls, PA, died in the crash in Dennis Township on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene on Route 47 South just south of Tyler Road near milepost 18.8. at around 12:28 p.m. Investigators said Grau was driving north in a Toyota Prius when he crossed the center line and struck an oncoming Nissan Pathfinder. Grau was pronounced dead at the scene. The other d…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Cape May County Chef, 30, Competing On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen' Cape May County Chef, 30, Competing On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen'
Cape May County Chef, 30, Competing On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen' Two New Jersey chefs, including one who works in Philadelphia, are on a brand-new season of "Hell's Kitchen" with Gordon Ramsay. Joe Tartamella, 35, the executive chef at Felina Restaurants in Ridgewood, Jersey City, and Summit, and Kyle Timpson, 30, of Dennis Township (Cape May County) are among the 18 contestants on a brand-new season of the hit FOX cooking competition. Season 23, titled"Head Chefs Only," debuted on Thursday, Sept. 26.  Contestants are divided into two teams, the Red Team, which is all women, and the Blue Team, which is all men. The Blue Team happens …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Ex-Con Arrested After Manhunt Canceled Classes In Jersey Shore School District: Troopers Ex-Con Arrested After Manhunt Canceled Classes In Jersey Shore School District: Troopers
Ex-Con Arrested After Manhunt Canceled Classes In Jersey Shore School District: Troopers A Cape May Court House man was accused of an armed robbery, sparking an investigation that forced Dennis Township schools to cancel classes, authorities said. Jamar Lovett, 28, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 10, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to a shooting report at a home on Kings Highway in Dennis Township at around 5:28 a.m. Investigators said the victim saw two suspects stealing a dirt bike and one male ran away when confronted. The victim reported being shot at when chasing after him. The owner of Tamerlane Campground told the Daily Voice that he c…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
Police Investigation With Helicopter, K-9s Cancels School In Jersey Shore Township (DEVELOPING) Police Investigation With Helicopter, K-9s Cancels School In Jersey Shore Township (DEVELOPING)
Police Investigation With Helicopter, K-9s Cancels School In Jersey Shore Township (Developing) School was canceled in Dennis Township due to a state police investigation that forced students to stay inside, authorities said. The Dennis Township School District said classes wouldn't be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 "due to the continued threat in our area" and to keep students and staff safe. The district announced the cancelation in a Facebook post at 9:19 a.m. The township said state police were actively investigating with a helicopter and K-9 units in the South Seaville section of Dennis. "Please be vigilant and keep yourself and property secure," the township said…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Classic Car Stolen From South Jersey Home Garage, State Police Searching Classic Car Stolen From South Jersey Home Garage, State Police Searching
Classic Car Stolen From South Jersey Home Garage, State Police Searching State police are asking for help finding a classic car stolen in Cape May County, authorities said. Troopers said a blue 1966 Mercury Comet was stolen from a garage at a house on Fidler Road in Dennis Township. State police announced the theft investigation in a Facebook post on Thursday, Apr. 4. Investigators determined the vintage car was taken between 11 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 15, and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 16. Anyone who recognizes the car or has information about the theft should call New Jersey State Police Troop A in Woodbine at 609-861-5698.

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
SEEN HIM? Retired Jersey Shore Corrections Officer In Child Sex Trafficking Case Now A Fugitive SEEN HIM? Retired Jersey Shore Corrections Officer In Child Sex Trafficking Case Now A Fugitive
Seen HIM? Retired Jersey Shore Corrections Officer In Child Sex Trafficking Case Now A Fugitive New Jersey authorities turned to the public for help Tuesday finding a retired New Jersey corrections officer who fled before he was stand to trial on charges of paying for sex with a trafficked minor. Kurt Young, 56, of South Dennis Township, was briefly jailed before being released following his arrest on Jan. 28, 2020, records show. Two co-defendants took pleas and got 15 to 20 years in state prison in exchange. Meanwhile, Young -- who investigators said was positively identified by the 14-year-old victim -- skipped out during jury selection for his trial in Cape May County las…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charge: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charge: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charge: Prosecutor A 42-year-old man from Cape May County has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. Mark Jeffrey Wieland, of the Dennisville section of Dennis Township, was charged with possession of child pornography, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland. This investigation stemmed from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTip that revealed an unidentified subject, subsequently identified as Wieland, who downloaded various images of child sexual abuse material, Sutherland said. On May 30, the investigation was conclude…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Arrested For Child Pornography South Jersey Man Arrested For Child Pornography
South Jersey Man Arrested For Child Pornography A 42-year-old man from Cape May County has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. Mark Jeffrey Wieland, of Dennis Township was arrested on May 30, according to Cape May County Prosecutor, Jeffrey H. Sutherland and the New Jersey State Police. This investigation stemmed from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (N.C.M.E.C.) CyberTip that revealed an unidentified subject, subsequently identified as Wieland, who downloaded various images of child sexual abuse material, Sutherland said. The investigation was concluded as a result of th…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Driver, 40, Struck Tree, Killed In Cape May County Driver, 40, Struck Tree, Killed In Cape May County
Driver, 40, Struck Tree, Killed In Cape May County A 40-year-old woman was killed when her car went off the roadway and struck a tree in Cape May County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 7:33 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 on Route 47 (North Delsea Drive) near milepost 16.8 in Dennis Township, New Jersey State Police said. Melissa DeJesus, of Vineland, was driving north on the highway when she traveled off the road, struck a tree, and overturned, according to Sgt. Philip Curry, a state police spokesman. The crash remains under investigation, he said.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
State Police ID Hit-Run Driver Who Allegedly Killed Pedestrian In South Jersey State Police ID Hit-Run Driver Who Allegedly Killed Pedestrian In South Jersey
State Police ID Hit-Run Driver Who Allegedly Killed Pedestrian In South Jersey New Jersey State Police have identified the driver allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed an 80-year-old pedestrian. Hugo M. Maucher, 50, of Upper Township, was arrested and charged with knowingly leaving the scene of an mv accident resulting in death, State Police said Wednesday, Jan. 4. Marjorie Straubmuller, of the Ocean View section of Dennis Township, was hit by an SUV near the Upper Township Seniior Center at the intersection of Stagecoach Road and Brewhause Lane in Upper Township on Thursday, Dec. 29, State Police said. Witnesses saw a man in the SUV at about 6:30 p.m…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
1 Dead In Jersey Shore Garden State Parkway Crash 1 Dead In Jersey Shore Garden State Parkway Crash
1 Dead In Jersey Shore Garden State Parkway Crash One person died in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in South Jersey Thursday morning. The crash involved two cars, including one that overturned, on the northbound side near milepost 19 in Dennis Township at 8:18 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. The roadway was closed until around 12:30 p.m. causing major backups. The identity of the victim had not been released as of 3:30 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine