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PA Skydiver's NJ Death Probed By FAA: Report PA Skydiver's NJ Death Probed By FAA: Report
PA Skydiver's NJ Death Probed By FAA: Report The Federal Aviation Administration and officials in Gloucester County are investigating a fatal skydiving accident. Timothy Joseph Slachta, 48, of Garnet Valley, died Wednesday, May 10 while jumping over Monroe Township, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer and 6abc. Skydive Cross Keys told the outlets that Slachta had completed more than 700 jumps, and that at the time of jump on Wednesday, his parachute was deployed at normal altitude and fully inflated when he jumped out of the plane. However, witnesses said that Slactha's parachute turned, and the U.S. Parachute Association sai…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Popular BBQ Trailer Stolen In South Jersey, Owner Says Popular BBQ Trailer Stolen In South Jersey, Owner Says
Popular BBQ Trailer Stolen In South Jersey, Owner Says Police in Gloucester County are investigating the theft of a portable trailer used to smoke food, authorities said. The owner of Fat Jack's BBQ in Williamstown said the "smoker," valued at $30,000 reportedly was stolen overnight on Sunday, according to this Facebook post.  "Smoking meats is the lifeline of our business," the post says. "This is the second time it has been stolen in 5 years." Jack's BBQ was able to recover the stolen trailer the last time with the help of the public and social media, the Facebook post said, adding: "This is a devastating loss for our family and ou…

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by Jon Craig