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These Are South Jersey's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released These Are South Jersey's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are South Jersey's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released Three Jersey Shore public high schools were recognized among the 100 best in the U.S., according to an education data website. Niche has released its 2025 Best Public High Schools in America list. The website said its rankings are based on "rigorous analysis of key statistics," U.S. Department of Education data, and millions of reviews from students and parents. Five of the top 50 high schools in the U.S. were from New Jersey, including two on the Jersey Shore. Bergen County Academies in Hackensack was the top school in the Garden State and 20th nationally…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 20, Killed In Salem County Crash Motorcyclist, 20, Killed In Salem County Crash
Motorcyclist, 20, Killed In Salem County Crash A 20-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey was killed in a crash on Friday, May 31, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Route 660 at the intersection of East Lake Road in Pittsgrove Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Jacob W. Wright, of Monroeville, was killed in the crash, State Police said. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Yamaha motorcycle was traveling east on Route 660. A Dodge pickup truck was traveling west on Route 660. A Chevrolet pickup truck was stationary at a stop sign at the intersection of Route 660 and East Lake Road.  At t…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Bridgeton's Zane A. Berry Loved To Fish, 23 Bridgeton's Zane A. Berry Loved To Fish, 23
Bridgeton's Zane A. Berry Loved To Fish, 23 Zane Austin Berry, a native of Bridgeton, died on April 13, according to an obituary published by Pancoast Funeral Home. He was 23 years old. He was a 2018 graduate of Woodstown High School.  He worked as an installer for RCL Solar, his obituary said.  "Zane was very outgoing, with the largest heart," his obituary said. "He loved looking for the best place to fish. He was competitive in all the best ways." Zane always could make anyone smile, the obit said. Click here to read Zane Berry's complete obituary.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Social Media Post Threatening To Kill Blacks Under Investigation In South Jersey Social Media Post Threatening To Kill Blacks Under Investigation In South Jersey
Social Media Post Threatening To Kill Blacks Under Investigation In South Jersey Police in Salem County are investigating a racist social media post that threatens to kill blacks, NJ Advance Media reported. The post depicts a young person wearing a mask with text on the photo saying: “(N-words) need to die they need to Dieee," the outlet said. It was being circulated on Facebook and among Woodstown High School students, the outlet said.  Woodstown police said they are aware of the screenshots being circulated and are investigating. "These type[sic] of incidents are taken very seriously and will be fully investigated," they said. Click here for the complete s…

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by Jon Craig