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Elizabeth, NJ
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Sun Sets On New Jersey Garden Center After 102 Years Of Business
A garden center loved by greenskeepers in New Jersey for more than a century will be closing its doors. The Williams Nursery in Westfield announced its closing Thursday, June 2 on Facebook. "A lot of memories get created when you plant something, the post read, in part. "Hopefully you can look at some of your plants, and think back to when you bought it and think of us." William “Edward” Williams and his son, Roy Williams, planted the seeds at the 13-acre property in 1920. That was back when nearly half of the property was deeded to the Union County Park System through the newly creat…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Breaking News
Hearts Break Over Missing Wildwood Swimmer: PA's Alfred Williams Believed Drowned
Hearts shattered when the news broke that a missing swimmer off the Wildwood coast from Pennsylvania was believed to have drowned late last month. Three swimmers were rescued or found their way out of the waters while Alfred Williams, 19, of Drexel Hill, remained missing Tuesday, May 31, Wildwood Police Chief Robert Regalbuto and Wildwood Fire Chief Ernie Troiano III said. As of Friday, June 3, Williams' body still had not been recovered, and police believe he drowned. His mom, Kendra Williams, identified him as a veteran on Facebook, where she asked authorities when the search would be c…
Gaithersburg, MD
Breaking News
Dad Was Racing Before Crash That Killed Toddler In Maryland: Authorities
Two drivers who were racing moments before a crash that killed one driver's 4-year-old daughter in Maryland have been charged by indictment, authorities said. The girl's dad, Felipe Hernandez of Silver Spring, was racing Gilberto Duvan Guerra Posadas, of Germantown, in the moments leading up to the crash on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at Georgia and Dexter avenues, Montgomery County police said. Hernandez was driving a black 2005 Acura RSX and Posadas was in a silver 2021 Honda Civic, both heading southbound on Georgia Avenue when the driver of a black 2020 Ford Fusion tried to make a left…
Newark, NJ
Obituaries
Hearts Shatter Over East Orange Man's Killing
A 37-year-old man was shot dead in East Orange overnight, authorities said. Melja T. Oliver was found with gunshot wounds lying on the sidewalk on the 500 block of Main Street in East Orange around 12:50 a.m. Friday, June 3, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said. He was rushed to University Hospital in Newark where he pronounced dead at 1:31 a.m. Childhood and neighborhood friends mourned Oliver's loss on Facebook. "One thing about Melja Oliver he showed everyone love and gave people their flowers while they were here ♒️♒️♒️ smh . Until we meet again bro."Shaim…
Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
Meth, Cocaine Seized In Bust Of Major Drug Ring Perpetuated At NJ Hotels: Police
Methamphetamine. Cocaine. Xanax. Adderall. Percocet. Viagra. Clonazapm. Ecstasy. Psilocybin Mushrooms. Oxycodone. Those were the drugs seized from a Hudson County duo accused of producing some and selling others across hotels in Hudson County, authorities in Secaucus announced. An investigation into Richard Rivera and Christopher Healey began in March 2022, as a collaborative effort between Secaucus, West New York and North Bergen police departments, Secaucus Chief Dennis Miller said. Rivera, 36, of North Bergen, was arrested April 23 at the Fountain Motel in North Bergen on…
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Surprise Proposal Shocks Montclair State Grad (
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One Montclair State University student got a sweet surprise during the convocation ceremony this week. Hendy Joseph was waiting for Kathy Fervius as she got on stage. "No words can express my love for you," he says, holding a bouquet of flowers. "I love you." Joseph got down on one knee and — spoiler alert — she said yes. According to NJ Advance Media, the Newark couple had planned an engagement for sometime this summer — but Joseph had something else up his sleeve, the outlet said. Click here to watch the proposal from MSU and here for more from NJ Advance Media.
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
Man Struck Dead By NJ Transit Train: Officials
A man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train in Union County Thursday, June 2, officials said. The unidentified pedestrian was hit by Gladstone Branch Train No. 419 around 1:40 p.m. near the Valley Avenue Bridge in Berkeley Heights, the agency said in a release. The train had left Hoboken and was heading toward Gladstone. None of the 10 passengers were injured, and service to the Gladstone Branch was suspended near the Berkeley Heights Station. New Jersey Transit Police were leading the investigation. Editor's note: NJ Transit officials initially reported that a woman was injur…
Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
Brothers Were Racing Moments Before Jersey City 5-Car Crash That Left Man Critical: Authorities
Two brothers from Jersey City were racing each when one caused a June 2021 crash that seriously injured a 44-year-old man from Passaic, authorities said. Justin Crespo, 25, was heading north on Kennedy Boulevard in a Mercedes Benz when he struck a Toyota Highlander, as the 34-year-old driver was turning left onto Leonard Street from the south side of the roadway on the evening of June 5, 2021, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The backseat passenger in the Toyota was ejected and suffered life-threatening injuries. Both drivers were treated for minor injuries a…
Edison, NJ
Your Community
Malibu Barbie Truck Rolls Through NJ Malls
A Malibu Barbie-themed truck is rolling through New Jersey malls. The pop-up truck, on a tour across the US, will be in Edison and Paramus this month. The truck will be at the Menlo Park Mall Saturday, June 4 and the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus on Saturday, June 11. The truck sells all-things Barbie including dolls, clothes playhouses, Barbie cars and more. Click here to browse the merchandise.
Glen Burnie, MD
Breaking News
5 Maryland Ministers Accused Of Sex Abuse On Scathing Southern Baptist List
Five ministers with ties to Maryland were among hundreds of people with ties to Southern Baptist churches accused of sexual assault. "This table was created as a research tool to discover the scope of sexual abuse of children within the Sothern[sic] Baptist Convention," the 205-page report released last week reads. The Maryland ministers on the list include: Joe Nix Ivey, pastor at Barnesville Baptist Church, Walkersville, MD, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a girl. OUTCOME: Pleaded guilty to a second-degree sex offense in 2012 and received a four-year prison sentence (20 years with al…
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