Atlantic County Declared Disaster Area After Severe Drought: USDA Atlantic County Declared Disaster Area After Severe Drought: USDA Atlantic County Declared Disaster Area After Severe Drought: USDA
Atlantic County Declared Disaster Area After Severe Drought: USDA Four Southern New Jersey counties have been declared disaster areas as farmers grapple with severe drought, the United States Department of Agriculture said. Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester counties were declared primary counties eligible after suffering a drought of eight or more weeks last year, the USDA said. Burlington, Camden, Ocean and Salem counties were declared contiguous disaster areas. The natural disaster designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to extend emergency credit to producers through emergency loans, the USDA said in a release. Emergency loans …
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year Hundreds of New Jersey workers will be out of a job this year as several major companies slash their workforces, according to state WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filings. From retail giants to pharmaceutical leaders, the layoffs span multiple sectors and impact communities across the state. Here’s what’s coming: Walmart – Hoboken Effective date: June 13, 2025 Employees impacted: 481 The notice was posted in February. Bristol Myers Squibb – Lawrence Township Effective dates: May 22, June 6, June 20, and Aug. 1, 2025 Employees impacted: 223 Layoffs at the pharmaceu…
Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Logan Township Crash: State Police Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Logan Township Crash: State Police Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Logan Township Crash: State Police
Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Logan Township Crash: State Police A 23-year-old man was killed after being ejected from his SUV during a crash on Interstate 295 in Gloucester County, authorities said. Jose Contreras, of Hammonton, was heading north in an Isuzu Ascender and was approaching the Exit 11A ramp when he lost control navigating a curve just after 10:45 p.m. Saturday, March 22 in Logan Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The vehicle struck the curb and guardrail, then overturned near milepost 11.8, Lebron said. Contreras was ejected from the vehicle and died, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, and no add…
17-Year-Old Dies In Crash That Killed Delsea High School Student: NJSP 17-Year-Old Dies In Crash That Killed Delsea High School Student: NJSP 17-Year-Old Dies In Crash That Killed Delsea High School Student: NJSP
17-Year-Old Dies In Crash That Killed Delsea High School Student: Njsp A 17-year-old is now the third victim in a crash in Gloucester County that previously killed a 19-year-old student at Delsea Regional High School District, authorities said. The 17-year-old's identity is being withheld by state police. Brendan Cary, 19 and Dominic Reyes, a recent Delsea graduate were also killed in the crash, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. At 4:17 p.m., troopers responded to Route 55 North in Elk Township, after Cary's Honda passenger vehicle struck a Dodge minivan that was disabled on the right shoulder, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for …
Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: NJSP Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: NJSP Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: NJSP
Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: Njsp Brendan Cary, a 19-year-old Delsea Regional High School District student, was one of two people killed in a crash in Gloucester County on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10. At 4:17 p.m., troopers responded to Route 55 North in Elk Township, after Cary's Honda passenger vehicle struck a Dodge minivan that was disabled on the right shoulder, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Cary lost directional control, striking the Dodge, it to overturn, Marchan said. Cary and a passenger, Dominic Reyes, a recent Delsea graduate, sustained fatal injuries, Marchan said. "Ou…
Barricaded Suspect Found Hiding In Crawl Space: Franklin Twp PD Barricaded Suspect Found Hiding In Crawl Space: Franklin Twp PD Barricaded Suspect Found Hiding In Crawl Space: Franklin Twp PD
Barricaded Suspect Found Hiding In Crawl Space: Franklin Twp PD A man was taken into custody after a seven hour standoff with officers in Newfield on Monday, March 3, authorities said. At 12:28 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Woodlawn Avenue in Newfield Borough to serve a criminal arrest warrant out of Monroe Township, Franklin Township police said. The man was wanted on a domestic violence charge and endangering the welfare of a child stemming from an incident earlier that day, police saidd Upon arrival, the man was seen at the front door and officers attempted to make contact with him, police said. Officers attempted several means of …
Woman Killed in Elk Township Fire: Police Woman Killed in Elk Township Fire: Police Woman Killed in Elk Township Fire: Police
Woman Killed in Elk Township Fire: Police A 73-year-old woman was killed in a fire in Gloucester County on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 20, authorities said. At 8:05 a.m., officers and area fire departments responded to 530 Marion St. and saw the residence engulfed by heavy smoke and fire, Elk Township police said.  After extinguishing the fire, firefighters discovered the woman deceased inside the residence, police said. Her identity is being withheld pending family notification, police said. An 85-year-old man, who had made it out of the house prior to police arrival, was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatenin…
Family Seeks Washington Township Woman Missing Since August Family Seeks Washington Township Woman Missing Since August Family Seeks Washington Township Woman Missing Since August
Family Seeks Washington Township Woman Missing Since August A family is hoping to locate a Gloucester County woman missing since August, authorities said. Katherine O'Donnell was last seen in Stafford, the Washington Township Police Department said. She is known to frequent Lindenwold and Philadelphia.  She is 5'6" with brown hair  with a distinct gray streak near the front hairline, police said. She has a history of narcotics use, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Jason Sims at 856-589-0330 ext. 1133 or  609-820-3192 or email: [email protected]
Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill
Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill A 27-year-old Oregon man has been arrested and charged with murder in the first degree for fatal stabbing a veterinarian last December in Cherry Hill authorities announced on Friday, Feb. 14. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at 7:09 a.m., Cherry Hill police responded to the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road and found Dr. Michael Anthony, a veterinarian with a practice in Haddon Heights, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.  Cristiano Custodio-Aquino was identified as the person responsible and was apprehended on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Fresno, Calif., by the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Southwest…
NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper
NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper New Jersey’s latest snowstorm played favorites, dropping way more snow than expected in some spots while barely making an appearance in others, according to the National Weather Service (scroll all the way down to see totals by county). Forecasters had called for 4 to 6 inches across much of South Jersey Tuesday, Feb. 11, with Cape May and parts of Delaware expecting 6 to 8 inches. But by Wednesday morning, some towns were digging out from totals well beyond those estimates—while others were left wondering where winter went. Who Got Buried? Some towns saw their snow totals soar past expect…
Raising Cane's Turnersville Grand Opening Draws Hundreds Of Chicken Lovers Raising Cane's Turnersville Grand Opening Draws Hundreds Of Chicken Lovers Raising Cane's Turnersville Grand Opening Draws Hundreds Of Chicken Lovers
Raising Cane's Turnersville Grand Opening Draws Hundreds Of Chicken Lovers Fans of chicken and sauce might have found their new home in Gloucester County. Raising Cane's celebrated its grand opening at 5241 Route 42 in Turnersville in Washington Township on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Not even the cold weather could keep hundreds of chicken finger fanatics, with several bringing chairs while they waited to go inside. At the grand opening,  20 customers won free Raising Cane's for a year and the first 100 customers who bought a combo received a commemorative hat and free Box Combo cards. This is the fast growing fried chicken franchise's sixth location in the Garde…
Search Launched For Hit, Run Driver ID'd Months After Gloucester County Crash: Cops Search Launched For Hit, Run Driver ID'd Months After Gloucester County Crash: Cops Search Launched For Hit, Run Driver ID'd Months After Gloucester County Crash: Cops
Search Launched For Hit, Run Driver ID'd Months After Gloucester County Crash: Cops A Sicklerville man is wanted by police after an arrest warrant was issued for a hit and run pedestrian crash in Gloucester County last May, authorities said. At 2:30 a.m., a Hyundai Sonata struck a pedestrian on Hurffville Crosskeys Road near Chestnut Ridge Middle School in Washington Township, police. The vehicle fled the scene while the pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, Washington Township police said.  Recently, police located the suspected Hyundai parked with a primer-painted hood and a new front bumper, indicating possible attempts to conceal da…