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Strong Thunderstorms Cross New Jersey

Dan Alexander — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:49:25 +0000

Strong thunderstorms are crossing New Jersey as a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Camden, Burlington, Atlantic, Ocean and Monmouth counties along with a Flood Advisory.

Standoff With Sand Bar Shooting Suspect Ends

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:44:16 +0000

A standoff with the suspect in an early morning shooting at the Sand Bar Restautant in Brielle in Point Pleasant is over. Sources close to the investigation say that the unidentified man was brought into custody around 1:30 p.m. after being contained in a home on Bay Point Harbour Road for several hours. He was [...]

Coyotes Spotted in Monmouth County Neighborhoods

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:02:39 +0000

A series of coyote sightings have Monmouth County health officials on full alert. While the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission won’t reveal which specific towns they’ve been seen in except to say it is “central coastal” areas. In an advisory the Commission is warning residents not to fed coyotes and notes they look similar to [...]

Former Wall School Superintendent Faces Slew of Charges

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:28:33 +0000

The former superintendent of the Wall Township school district has been indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury in connection with various schemes aimed at fleecing the district of more than $360,000 in fraudulently obtained vacation time payouts and mortgage fraud totaling more than $1 million.

Christie Agrees to Clarence Clemons Day

Dan Alexander — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:01:30 +0000

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed a resolution declaring Jan. 11 Clarence Clemons Day. That’s the day Clemons was born. Clarence Clemons was an original member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, known for his saxophone solos and huge stage presence. He was immortalized in the song “Tenth Avenue Freeze Out” with the lyric [...]

New Jersey Ready For More Heavy Rain [POLL/VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:08:40 +0000

One line of severe storms has rolled across New Jersey with another headed for parts of New Jersey. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Ocean, Gloucester, Camden, Salem, Cumberland & Atlantic counties until 6:45 p.m. for a storm headed east at 50 mph with 60 mph winds and [...]

Garden State Parkway Reopens In Ocean County

Dan Alexander — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:58:24 +0000

A sink hole has been repaired and the Garden State Parkway reopened northbound in Ocean County. The road was closed at exit 58 in Tuckerton for Route 539 where all traffic was being diverted as the heavy rain moved in around 10 a.m. State Police say crews worked through the rain to make a temporary [...]

Utilities And More At A Glance

Dan Alexander — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:34:00 +0000

Today’s heavy rain is bringing locally heavy winds and which could lead to downed power lines and trees. Here are some handy links and phone numbers. Utilities: PSEG – outage map | Facebook | Twitter JCP+L – outage map | Facebook | Twitter Atlantic City Electric – outage map | Facebook | Twitter Trains: NJ [...]

More Heavy Rain On The Way For New Jersey

Dan Alexander — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:51:08 +0000

Powerful thunderstorms are expected to rumble from Iowa to Maryland today, packing hail, lightning and tree-toppling winds today but it’s tomorrow that is of concern to New Jersey. The National Weather Service says nearly 75 million people in 19 states could see dangerous weather as a massive line of violent storms roll through the Midwest [...]

Northbound Parkway Delays Persist Due to Water Problems on Roadway

Leanne Vuksanic — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:19:17 +0000

2:45 p.m.: A disabled vehicle is blocking the right lane on the Parkway northbound near Exit 91/ Cr-549 and traffic is stopped from Exit 83 / Route 9.

2:34 p.m.: The two right lanes are still closed on the Parkway northbound due to flooding in Wall Township and motorists are urged to use caution between Exit 98/ Route 34 ramp and Exit 98 / I-195 / Route 138. Traffic is stopped.

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New Life for Long Beach Island Landmark [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Jason Allentoff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:01:09 +0000

While many of the old Jersey landmarks have come and gone, there is still one along a busy stretch of Route 9 in Southern Ocean County. For many years, it has welcomed visitors to a popular portion of the Jersey Shore. Unfortunately, Superstorm Sandy left it bruised and battered. However, that won’t be its state [...]

Tropical Storm Andrea Gives New Jersey Heavy Rain, Flooding

Dan Alexander — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:03:41 +0000

New Jersey is feeling the full effects of Tropical Storm Andrea with heavy rains causing a slow ride home. Parts of major roads and side roads have sections with high water causing a number of accidents and spinouts. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for central New Jersey counties as an area [...]

NJ National Guard Soldiers Back Home [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:28:34 +0000

After spending close to a year in Afghanistan, providing security and helping to train Afghan police forces, the New Jersey National Guard’s 508th Military Police Company has arrived back home. The citizen soldiers got a heroes welcome at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville. “There’s no words for being home, it feels great, it feels [...]

New Aid For Sandy-Impacted Homeowners in NJ [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:50:57 +0000

In an effort to encourage Sandy-impacted homeowners to resettle in their primary residences and help them with reconstruction, rehabilitation, elevation and mitigation, the state Department of Community Affairs has launched the reNew Jersey Stronger housing assistance initiative which will provide $780 million in grants to assist those who are eligible.

Strong Thunderstorms End The Weekend In Some Areas

Dan Alexander — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 01:17:37 +0000

Another hot and humid day is fueling strong thunderstorms in some areas to end the weekend in New Jersey with a strong thunderstorm passing through south Jersey. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Camden County and parts of Atlantic, Gloucester and Salem for a storm with 60 MPH winds and possibly [...]

Jackson Man Arrested For Gunshots That Led To School Lockdown

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 31 May 2013 09:38:03 +0000

There were some tense moments in Jackson yesterday after gunfire was reported and several schools went into lockdown. Police arrested 56-year-old Anthony Blaszka who allegedly fired multiple rounds of a 12 gauge shotgun out of his bedroom window on Georgian Boulevard. He faces several charges and remains jailed on $150,000 bail. No one was injured. [...]

Wildwood May Ban "Droopy Pants"

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:09:42 +0000

Wildwood: gorgeous, large beaches, a busy and fun boardwalk, and pants falling off some of the visitors. If the powers that be have their way, Wildwood will no longer allow anyone on the boardwalk to walk around with their butts on display, even if they have underwear on. According to cbslocal.com, there will be a [...]

Rutgers Athletic Director Committee Members Believe Process Rushed [POLL]

Dan Alexander — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:49:21 +0000

Emails by members of the Rutgers University 26-member Athletic Director search advisory committee indicate the search was not a smooth one as the school hires a company to help squelch the controversy surrounding the athletic department. ESPN reports the emails show concern over properly vetting Julie Hermann who was hired to replace Tim Pernetti. [...]

Christie Gives Full Support to Rutgers Hierarchy [VIDEO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 29 May 2013 08:56:56 +0000

Embattled Rutgers University is embroiled in yet another scandal and this one shows no signs of letting up. Newly-hired Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann is under fire for allegedly calling members of the University of Tennessee volleyball team, “whores” and “alcoholics.” A new report says Hermann was also involved in a discrimination lawsuit while at Louisville.

Obama Declares The Jersey Shore "Back In Business" [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:39:43 +0000

President Barack Obama delivered an upbeat, pep-rally-like speech outside Convention Hall in rainy Asbury Park and declared, “The Jersey Shore is back in business!” 1:55 It was a quick trip for the President with an accelerated schedule due to the rain; he leaving Asbury Park by 1:45 p.m. The crowds were thin as he drove [...]