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NJ Waging War Against Spotted Lanternflies — With Cash NJ Waging War Against Spotted Lanternflies — With Cash
NJ Waging War Against Spotted Lanternflies — With Cash Communities across New Jersey can get help from the state to squash the invasive spotted lanternfly. The state's agriculture department says counties can apply for up to $50,000 to battle spotted lanternflies from 2024 to 2026. Municipalities can receive up to $20,000. Counties and municipalities can be paid back for chemical treatment activities to kill the invasive insects. Spotted lanternflies don't harm humans or animals but can hurt about 70 types of trees and plants. The agriculture department says many local governments took advantage of this grant program in 2023. “The expand…

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Police & Fire
Cape May County Man Busted With Child Pornography: Prosecutor Cape May County Man Busted With Child Pornography: Prosecutor
Cape May County Man Busted With Child Pornography: Prosecutor A Cape May County man is facing charges after he's accused of having pictures and videos of child pornography, according to authorities. Patrick Grace, 35, of Middle Township, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 5, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced.  Grace is charged with second- and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child. The second-degree charge is for distributing child sexual abuse materials and the third-degree charges is for possession. Investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of someone uploading pictu…

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Lifestyle
Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer
Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer Old wounds could resurface from the dramatic relationship at the center of the original run of MTV's "Jersey Shore." A trailer for the seventh season of the spinoff "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" was released on Thursday, Jan. 5. MTV said the reality TV show will return on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. EST. The sneak peek heavily promotes the return of Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, whose on-and-off relationship with Hazlet's Samantha "Sammi Sweetheart" Giancola was featured on "Jersey Shore" from 2009 to 2012. The couple split up in 2016. After all, the two were captured filming with the rest of the c…

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Absecon Lighthouse Shines Less Bright After Death Of 96-Year-Old Keeper Bruddy Grover Absecon Lighthouse Shines Less Bright After Death Of 96-Year-Old Keeper Bruddy Grover
Absecon Lighthouse Shines Less Bright After Death Of 96-Year-Old Keeper Bruddy Grover George "Buddy" Grover, the long-time keeper of Absecon Lighthouse, has died at 96 years old, the Atlantic City landmark announced. Absecon Lighthouse posted on its Facebook page about Grover's death on Thursday, Jan. 4. "He was loved beyond measure," the post read. "We are heartbroken." Our dear Buddy passed today. He was loved beyond measure. “Five hundred, twenty five thousand, six hundred minutes…” Times 96, seasons of love. ❤️ We are heartbroken. More to follow. Posted by Absecon Lighthouse on Thursday, January 4, 2024 Many people posted their condolences and memories of Gr…

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Police & Fire
Manslaughter For Jersey Shore Man Who Killed Roommate On New Year's: Prosecutor Manslaughter For Jersey Shore Man Who Killed Roommate On New Year's: Prosecutor
Manslaughter For Jersey Shore Man Who Killed Roommate On New Year's: Prosecutor A Jersey Shore man is arrested in connection with the death of another man who died early New Year's Day morning, authorities said. Carl Richards, 38, charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter after he assaulted his 64-year-old roommate George Mott III, who died from his injuries in Marlboro, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said on Friday, Jan. 5. Marlboro Township police arrived at a home on Texas Road in the Morganville section of Marlboro just before 1 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1. Officers found Mott III unresponsive, with trauma to his head, face, and neck, Santiago …

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Grisly New Year's Day Murder In Atlantic City Man Accused Of Grisly New Year's Day Murder In Atlantic City
Man Accused Of Grisly New Year's Day Murder In Atlantic City A Cape May County man has been charged with stabbing another man to death in Atlantic City on New Year's Day. Atlantic County prosecutors said 30-year-old Vincent Oglesby of Woodbine was arrested in Pleasantville at around 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Oglesby is accused of killing 50-year-old Richard Vincent O'Brien III by stabbing him in the neck. Atlantic City police found O'Brien bleeding on the unit block of South California Avenue just after 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1. O'Brien was rushed to Atlantic City Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. Oglesby is being held …

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Fentanyl, Heroin, BB Gun Land Atlantic City Man In State Slammer Fentanyl, Heroin, BB Gun Land Atlantic City Man In State Slammer
Fentanyl, Heroin, BB Gun Land Atlantic City Man In State Slammer An Atlantic City man was sentenced on Thursday, Jan, 4, to three years in state prison after police found him with a BB gun, heroin, and fentanyl in 2021, authorities said. Atlantic County prosecutors said 43-year-old Emmanuel Diaz had been convicted of third-degree unlawful possession of a BB gun. On Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, Atlantic City police saw Diaz walking near South Montpelier Avenue. The officers said when they made eye contact with Diaz, he put what looked like a semi-automatic black handgun in his front pocket. Officers then searched Diaz and discovered the weapon was actually a …

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Business
TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants
TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants TGI Fridays is closing nearly 30 "underperforming" locations across the northeast and will sell eight restaurants to the chain's former CEO, the chain said in a news release. The 27 closures include restaurants in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In total, 36 TGI Fridays locations are shutting down nationwide. The company says about 1,000 employees, which represent more than 80% of those impacted, will be offered transfer opportunities. "As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and …

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Business
NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space
NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space A major redevelopment of Monmouth Mall is about to begin, transforming the shopping center into luxury apartments, new retail options, and a town center. The developer, Kushner — with headquarters in Florham Park and New York City — is planning to convert the 64-year-old mall on Route 35 in Eatontown into a large attraction called Monmouth Square.  Kushner's chief development officer Michael Sommer said the redevelopment will turn the mall inside out by tearing down indoor halls to create an open-air concept, with demolition set to begin in March. The intent is to …

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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $429K Sold In Atlantic County Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $429K Sold In Atlantic County
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $429K Sold In Atlantic County A lucky lottery winner in Atlantic County will start the new year with almost half a million dollars. The NJ Lottery says a ticket worth $429,298 was sold in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, Jan. 3. The ticket was purchased at Canal's Discount Liquor Mart on Black Horse Pike in Mays Landing. The winning numbers were 3, 7, 11, 32, and 34. The XTRA number was 5. The liquor store will receive a bonus check of $2,000.

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