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South Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm South Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm
South Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm Some South Jersey school districts are canceling classes or delaying the start of school before a winter storm that's expected on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties. There is also a coastal flood warning in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties. The NWS predicts four to six inches of snow in Trenton, three to four inches in Long Branch, and one to two inches in Toms River. Southern Jersey Shore places like Atlantic City, Cape May County, Long Beach, Ocean City, and Vinela…
Police ID Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Atlantic County Police ID Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Atlantic County
Police ID Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Atlantic County An elderly pedestrian was fatally hit by a car while crossing a road in Atlantic County, authorities said. Ventnor City police responded to Wellington Avenue near the Ventnor Plaza shopping center at around 6:25 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. The department announced the crash details in a news release on Monday, Feb. 12. Investigators said 81-year-old Vincent Carulli of Ventnor City was crossing the road near Little Rock Avenue and did not use a crosswalk. He was hit by a car heading east that was driven by a 64-year-old man from Ventnor City. Carulli was rushed to AtlantiCare Regional Medical C…
Driver, 20, High On Pot Caused Atlantic County Weekend Crash: Cops Driver, 20, High On Pot Caused Atlantic County Weekend Crash: Cops
Driver, 20, High On Pot Caused Atlantic County Weekend Crash: Cops A driver was high on marijuana when he caused a crash in Atlantic County over the weekend, police said. Egg Harbor Township police said officers responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on Westcoat Road near the Garden State Parkway around 6:48 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, local police said. Aden Gallegos, 20, of Galloway, made an abrupt U-turne and struck another car driven by a 30-year-old from Northfield, police said. Gallegos was under the influence of "intoxicating liquor and/or drugs, specifically marijuana." New Jersey law says you must be 21 or older to consume recrea…
Here's Where To Find Free Parking During Winter Storm In Atlantic City Here's Where To Find Free Parking During Winter Storm In Atlantic City
Here's Where To Find Free Parking During Winter Storm In Atlantic City An Atlantic City casino parking garage is allowing people to protect their cars during a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm. Free parking will be allowed for Atlantic City residents and visitors at the Wave Parking Garage, the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) announced. The garage is at the corner of Mississippi and Fairmount avenues. Free parking started at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 and it will continue until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Parking will only be allowed on the second floor. CRDA offers free parking at Wave Garage for Atlantic City residents …
Toms River Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty Toms River Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty
Toms River Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty A Toms River man admitted to selling heroin throughout Ocean County, authorities said. Zachary Lockwood, 25, pleaded guilty on Monday, Feb. 12, to possession of one-half ounce or more of heroin with intent to distribute, being a certain person not to possess a weapon, and resisting arrest, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced. He also pleaded guilty to an unrelated eluding charge from a second incident. Toms River police started investigating Lockwood in July 2023 as someone distributing heroin in Ocean County. Police were granted search warrants for his home a…
Coastal Flooding, Wind Expected From Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm On Jersey Shore Coastal Flooding, Wind Expected From Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm On Jersey Shore
Coastal Flooding, Wind Expected From Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm On Jersey Shore While many parts of the Jersey Shore won't see snow, a winter storm is expected to bring some issues right before Valentine's Day, forecasters said. According to the National Weather Service, moderate coastal flooding is forecasted from Perth Amboy to Cape May on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Minor flooding coastal flooding is expected along the Delaware Bay and Delaware River. Parts of Burlington, Cumberland, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties are expected to get about an inch of snow. While inland Atlantic County could see some snow, the coast and Cape May County aren't forecasted to receive any acc…
'It's Sweet': South Jersey's Isiah Pacheco Wins Second Super Bowl With Kansas City Chiefs 'It's Sweet': South Jersey's Isiah Pacheco Wins Second Super Bowl With Kansas City Chiefs
'It's Sweet': South Jersey's Isiah Pacheco Wins Second Super Bowl With Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is getting spoiled in his young NFL career. The Vineland native has won his second Super Bowl in just his second professional season. Pacheco had 59 rushing yards and 33 receiving yards in the Chiefs' thrilling 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11. After the game, Pacheco talked about the championship win with CBS Sports HQ with a Puerto Rican flag draped around his shoulders. "It sounds so sweet just now, two-time Super Bowl champion," said Pacheco. "It's sweet. Last year, I was unsatisfied. Th…
2-Year-Old Rescued From Sand Collapse On NJ Beach 2-Year-Old Rescued From Sand Collapse On NJ Beach
2-Year-Old Rescued From Sand Collapse On NJ Beach A toddler was rescued on a Monmouth County beach after the sand around him collapsed, authorities said. Sea Girt police said officers responded to an incident at Neptune Beach involving a missing child at around 11:22 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. When officers arrived, the parents of a two-year-old boy said he was playing on the beach when the sand around him collapsed.  The boy's father was able to pull him out of the sand within two to three minutes. The boy remained conscious and was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment. Police have blocked off th…
Watch Seal Bitten By Shark's Emotional Return To Jersey Shore Waters Watch Seal Bitten By Shark's Emotional Return To Jersey Shore Waters
Watch Seal Bitten By Shark's Emotional Return To Jersey Shore Waters After a weeks-long recovery, a young seal bitten by a shark and rescued on a Monmouth County beach has returned to the ocean. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said the male harbor seal finished his recovery and was released into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, Feb. 8.  Happy Release Day! On Thursday our male Harbor seal, who originally stranded in Surf City on Christmas Day, was ready... Posted by Marine Mammal Stranding Center on Friday, February 9, 2024 The animal rehabilitation center posted a Facebook video on Friday, Feb. 9 showing the seal's return. The s…
Celebrity Chef Bringing 2 Restaurants To Atlantic City Resort Celebrity Chef Bringing 2 Restaurants To Atlantic City Resort
Celebrity Chef Bringing 2 Restaurants To Atlantic City Resort An Atlantic City casino is teaming up with a renowned Philadelphia chef for the launch of two new restaurants. Restauranteur Michael Schulson will open up Pearl & Mary and Samuel's at Ocean, the Ocean Casino Resort announced on Wednesday, Feb. 7. They'll be next to each other in the lobby across from The Park. Courtesy of Ocean Casino Resort The Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Wikimedia Commons - Chris6d The restaurants are expected to open before the summer. "We are thrilled to welcome Pearl & Mary and Samuel’s into Ocean’s portfolio of dining venues as we ven…
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