Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
No Halloween Magic This Year For One Of NJ's Biggest Trick-Or-Treating Streets No Halloween Magic This Year For One Of NJ's Biggest Trick-Or-Treating Streets
No Halloween Magic This Year For One Of NJ's Biggest Trick-Or-Treating Streets No treats this year on Thompson Street.  The magical street, a major attraction since 2003 in Bordentown, will not put up Halloween displays that attracted thousands of people annually. At least, this year. "We know many people have been asking about Halloween on Thompson Street already. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be on this year," organizers said on Facebook. "We do not know if we will be back on next year so keep checking back. We thank you all for your Halloween Love & Appreciation!" The post drew hundreds of reactions on Facebook. Lisa Jones Bun…

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by Jon Craig
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian, 18, Killed As Nissan Crosses Double Yellow Lines On Rt. 202, Veers Onto Sidewalk Pedestrian, 18, Killed As Nissan Crosses Double Yellow Lines On Rt. 202, Veers Onto Sidewalk
Pedestrian, 18, Killed As Nissan Crosses Double Yellow Lines On Rt. 202, Veers Onto Sidewalk An 18-year-old was walking on the sidewalk of Route 202 when he was struck and killed by a Nissan that veered off the roadway over the weekend, authorities said. Bedminster Township Police responded to the crash on Route 202 near Elm Street in Bedminster around 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, the department said. Investigators say a 35-year-old Flemington man was heading westbound in a 2017 Nissan Maxima when the vehicle strayed from its lane, crossed the double-yellow line, and veered off the roadway before hitting William Richardson, a pedestrian on the sidewalk. Richardson, 18, of Bedm…

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by Valerie Musson
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
SEEN IT? Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Stolen Out Of Michigan Spotted In New Jersey: Owner SEEN IT? Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Stolen Out Of Michigan Spotted In New Jersey: Owner
Seen IT? Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Stolen Out Of Michigan Spotted In New Jersey: Owner A tow truck stolen from a shop in Michigan in the middle of the night was spotted in New Jersey, its owner said. The 2020 Kenworth T880 Century 1150 has a side puller and Super Mario theme wrap, said P.J. Daly, who has owned and operated P.J.'s Towing in Lansing for nearly 15 years. "If the wrap is removed, it’s a forest green and light green underneath," Daly said. Surveillance video shows two thieves swiping the rig just past midnight on Sunday, Sept. 10, he said. One person was dressed in a black hoodie and sweatpants with brown shoes with green camouflage on top. The other was in a w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
North Hunterdon, NJ
Business
Burlington Opening New Location In Flemington Burlington Opening New Location In Flemington
Burlington Opening New Location In Flemington Burlington is opening a new store in Flemington — a relocation of its current Hunterdon County spot. The retailer will open this Fall at the Flemington Circle Shopping Center (276 Rt. 202 31 N.), it announced. Formerly located in the Flemington Mall at 325 Rt. 202 & Church Street, the new store will offer shoppers discounted prices on name brands in ladies’ and men’s apparel, kidswear, footwear, home decor, and more. A specific opening date has not yet been announced. The company is headquartered in New Jersey and currently operates 939 stores in 46 states and Puerto Rico. Those inter…

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
Business
Popular Flemington Restaurant Halts Dine-In Service As Owners Pursue New Business Venture Popular Flemington Restaurant Halts Dine-In Service As Owners Pursue New Business Venture
Popular Flemington Restaurant Halts Dine-In Service As Owners Pursue New Business Venture A popular Flemington restaurant has halted its dine-in service, say the owners, who are pursuing a new business venture and accepting takeout orders only. Blue Fish Grill on Mine Street made the initial announcement in a social media post last month stating that their last day of dine-in service would be in early September. After 16 years of serving our community it is time for change. Change for the better, but change nonetheless. And we... Posted by Blue Fish Grill on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 “We will be closing the doors only to reopen a completely new restaurant,” reads the post. “N…

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
Business
Popular Flemington Coffee Shop Hardy’s Closing Indefinitely After 5 Years Popular Flemington Coffee Shop Hardy’s Closing Indefinitely After 5 Years
Popular Flemington Coffee Shop Hardy’s Closing Indefinitely After 5 Years Hardy’s, a popular coffee bar in Flemington, has announced its plans to shut down indefinitely after five years. The announcement was posted on the business’s Facebook page on Friday, August 25, citing reasons including post-pandemic staffing challenges, nearby construction projects, and plans to focus on parenthood. 🚨As of September 1st, HARDYS will be closed indefinitely🚨 8 months ago we were both blessed with this precious life... Posted by Hardy's Coffee Bar on Friday, August 25, 2023 “8 months ago we were both blessed with this precious life pictured here that changed our whole wo…

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
Unexpected Death Of Beloved Central Jersey Dad, 33, Prompts Outpour Of Community Support Unexpected Death Of Beloved Central Jersey Dad, 33, Prompts Outpour Of Community Support
Unexpected Death Of Beloved Central Jersey Dad, 33, Prompts Outpour Of Community Support Support is on the rise for the family of a devoted Central Jersey dad after his unexpected passing at age 33. Thomas H. Barney died at his South Plainfield home on Sunday, August 6, his obituary says. Born in New Brunswick, Thomas had lived in South Plainfield his entire life, graduating from South Plainfield High School in 2008. Thomas spent several years as a landscaper and had more recently worked with Ryland Inn for East Coast Parking in Valet, his memorial says. Described as having a laid-back personality, Thomas “always kept a positive attitude and his head up high” when times grew …

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
Unexpected Death Of Hunterdon County Farm Worker, Devoted Dad Of 3 Prompts Outpour Of Support Unexpected Death Of Hunterdon County Farm Worker, Devoted Dad Of 3 Prompts Outpour Of Support
Unexpected Death Of Hunterdon County Farm Worker, Devoted Dad Of 3 Prompts Outpour Of Support Support is on the rise for the family of a Hunterdon County farm worker and devoted dad of three following his unexpected death. Augusto Luna Vasquez died Saturday, August 5 in Clinton Township, aged 70, his obituary says. According to a neighbor, a family member found Augusto collapsed in a horse stall at the farm he had worked at. He passed away despite CPR and other life-saving efforts by EMS crews. My neighbor (Lebanon NJ) has a small farm with mostly rescued horses, dogs, a cat and one rescue cow. She always has... Posted by Donna LoStocco on Sunday, August 13, 2023 Born in Guat…

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Hunterdon County Man Assaults Walgreens Employee, Flees: Police Hunterdon County Man Assaults Walgreens Employee, Flees: Police
Hunterdon County Man Assaults Walgreens Employee, Flees: Police A Hunterdon County man was arrested for allegedly assaulting an employee at a local Walgreens, authorities said. Readington Township Police responded to the assault at the Route 22 location and found an employee with minor injuries around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, the department said. The suspect, George G. Furino, of Flemington, had fled the scene before police arrived but turned himself in a short time later. He was charged with simple assault and trespassing and released.

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by Valerie Musson
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed, Minivan Driver Airlifted In Rt. 202 Crash: Police 24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed, Minivan Driver Airlifted In Rt. 202 Crash: Police
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed, Minivan Driver Airlifted In Rt. 202 Crash: Police A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Route 202 crash that sent a minivan driver to the hospital in a medical helicopter during the afternoon on Wednesday, July 19, police confirmed. The Raritan Township man collided with the minivan on the southbound side near the intersection with Holland Brook Road in Branchburg Township around 3:35 p.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said alongside local officials. He was found severely injured and later pronounced dead. His name was being withheld out of respect for the family’s privacy. The minivan driver — a 33-year-old Flemi…

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
Real Estate
One Of NJ's Youngest Ice Cream Truck Owner Rolls Through Hard Times One Of NJ's Youngest Ice Cream Truck Owner Rolls Through Hard Times
One Of NJ's Youngest Ice Cream Truck Owner Rolls Through Hard Times Gabbie Truppi almost makes it look easy. She's got customers following her bubblegum pink truck to all of its events. She's got lines out the door of her 2-year-old Flemington ice cream shop, Humdoo.  And on slow business days, she dances in the rain. But the 24-year-old Hunterdon Central Regional grad's road to success was far from smooth.  Truppi dropped out of college (twice). COVID hit just as she'd hit her stride with her ice cream truck, Scoops on Wheels, and she had a fully-booked summer of events ahead. Then, just as she was getting ready to open her Flemington storefront, the t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cherry Hill, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Ex-BF: Camden Prosecutor Woman Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Ex-BF: Camden Prosecutor
Woman Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Ex-BF: Camden Prosecutor A 31-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of her ex-boyfriend in Camden, authorities said. Shanika Gideon, of Camden, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Kyle Wilson of Mantua, according to announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. She also was charged with weapons offenses, MacAulay said. On Wednesday, June 28, at 6:38 p.m., Camden County Police Department Officers were flagged down for a victim suffering from a gunshot wound at South 8th Street and Morgan Street. Police found the victim, later …

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by Jon Craig