Tag: Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2025 Revealed By Eht-based Spirit Halloween
K-pop stars, Broadway witches, and pink Ghostface masks are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2025.
Spirit Halloween released its 2025 costume trends on Friday, Sept. 19. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based company is expected to open more than 1,500 temporary stores nationwide.
The retailer is known for transforming empty storefronts and strip malls into destinations for costumes, spooky decorations, and many other Halloween staples.
"Halloween is the ultimate stage for self-expression, and no one brings that to life like Spirit Halloween fans," said …
EHT Man Speeding When He Struck, Killed 13-Year-Old: Prosecutor
A 71-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was charged with vehicular homicide after he struck and killed a 13-year-old Pleasantville boy, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 26.
On Saturday, May 17 at 2:20 p.m., Gary Battisti struck a 13-year-old boy while driving on Delaware Avenue in Egg Harbor Township, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
The 13-year-old, who was not identified, was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Battisti was traveling at an excessive speed at the time of the crash, authorities said.
Ventnor City Driver Killed Pedestrian On Black Horse Pike, Fled Scene: Prosecutor
A 32-year-old Ventnor City man was indicted by a grand jury for fatally striking a pedestrian and leaving the scene, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 7.
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m., Gino Garofalo struck Alisha Cottman, a 40-year-old Atlantic City resident, while driving on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Garofalo fled the scene while Cottman was pronounced dead as a result of her injuries, authorities said.
Born in Atlantic City, Cottman was remembered as someone who lived life to the fullest, enjoying shopping and spending t…
10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far
Torrential downpours and flash flooding triggered widespread power outages and traffic disruptions across New Jersey on Thursday, July 31.
As of 9 p.m., more than 10,000 residents were without power.
PSE&G reported:
2,812 outages in Middlesex County, including 2,680 in Woodbridge
883 outages in Somerset County, mostly in North Plainfield
JCP&L reported more than 7,000 outages in Ocean County, including:
5,129 in Manchester
995 in Ocean Gate
586 in Berkeley Township
Utility crews were working through the night to restore power as the storms continued into the evening.
As of 8:50…
Assault At Egg Harbor Nature Reserve Under Investigation, Cops Say
A person was assaulted at the Nature Reserve in Egg Harbor Township on Wednesday, July 23, authorities said.
Officers responded to the park, at 318 Zion Rd., and found an assault victim, Egg Harbor Township police said.
The person was treated by first responders and transported to a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The assault is under investigation, but there is no active or ongoing threat to the public, police said, calling it "an isolated incident."
EHT's Spirit Halloween Hiring 50K Workers To Prepare For 'Killer Season': How To Apply
Summer is just beginning, but Halloween lovers looking for some extra cash can already get started on spooky season.
Spirit Halloween is hiring for more than 50,000 retail jobs, the retailer said in a news release on Wednesday, June 25. The company based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, is aiming to open more than 1,500 temporary stores across the US and Canada.
According to Spirit Halloween, workers will enjoy perks like flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a premium incentive program.
"With the anticipation for Halloween at an all-time high, we are committed to creating the s…
Egg Harbor Township Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Township Of Hamilton PD
A 71-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was killed in a crash on Monday, May 26, in the Township of Hamilton, authorities said.
At 3:10 p.m., officers responded to Weymouth Road near the Winding River Campground after a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox made a left turn and was hit by a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle, Township of Hamilton Police said.
The motorcyclist, Vance Virtue, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the Equinox was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, police said.
Child Fatally Struck By Car Walking Home From Park: Egg Harbor Township Police
A child was fatally struck by a vehicle after he and another juvenile were hit by a car on Saturday, May 17, authorities said.
At 2:20 p.m., officers responded to Delaware Avenue and Fernwood Avenue after two juveniles were struck by a vehicle, Egg Harbor Township police.
A 2014 Chevy Camaro, driven by a 71-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident, swerved to the right to avoid a crash with a 2022 Mini Cooper, going off the road and onto the grass shoulder, police said. As the vehicle went off the road, it struck the two juveniles, who were walking home from Bargaintown Park, police said.
The…
Maple Shade Resident Charged After Street Hockey Brawl: Police
Three people have been arrested and charged after a brawl at a street hockey game in Egg Harbor Township last Saturday, March 29, went viral, authorities said.
Colleen Biddle, a 41-year-old Philadelphia resident, Robert Schafer, a 38-year-old Maple Shade resident and Justin Pacheco, a 38-year-old Philadelphia resident were charged on Wednesday, April 2 with simple assault at a youth sporting event and disorderly conduct, Egg Harbor Township police said.
Video, which has seen been removed, shows the fight begins when two players begin pushing and shoving before a full melee breaks out among …
