Widespread Power Outages, Downed Lines Affect 20K Customers In South Jersey Widespread Power Outages, Downed Lines Affect 20K Customers In South Jersey
Widespread Power Outages, Downed Lines Affect 20K Customers In South Jersey Utility crews continued to grapple with downed power lines that left nearly 20,000 homes and businesses without power in South Jersey after the storm. Scattered power outages totaling 18,000 customers persisted throughout Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, according to Atlantic City Electric on Wednesday, Jan. 10. And nearly 1,400 homes and businesses remained without power early Wednesday in Burlington County, according to Jersey Central Power and Light. The other largest area power outages included Camden (950 customers), Bridgeton and surrounding areas (nearly 4,900), De…
WINNER: South Jersey Powerball Player Takes Home $50K WINNER: South Jersey Powerball Player Takes Home $50K
Winner: South Jersey Powerball Player Takes Home $50K There was a lucky Powerball player in South Jersey, state Lottery officials said. The prize was worth $50,000. The winning numbers for the Monday, Jan. 8 drawing were 7, 17, 28, 40 and 45 and the Powerball was 2. The Powerplay option was 3x. The winning ticket was sold at the Village Store, 50 Magnolia Road, Pemberton in Burlington County. 
New Year, Old Rules: These NJ Hospitals Are Bringing Back Mask Requirements New Year, Old Rules: These NJ Hospitals Are Bringing Back Mask Requirements
New Year, Old Rules: These NJ Hospitals Are Bringing Back Mask Requirements As COVID-19, RSV, and the flu continue to spread after the holidays, some healthcare systems are bringing back mask requirements. Inspira Health Network said as of Thursday, Jan. 4, it will mandate masks in its facilities "due to an increase in respiratory virus positivity rates throughout the area." Inspira Health has hospitals, urgent care clinics, and other medical facilities across South Jersey. 🚨Effective Thursday, January 4, Inspira Health is implementing mandatory masking in our facilities due to an increase in respiratory virus positivity rates throughout the area.🚨 Posted by In…
Pet-Sitting Pair Swiped $100K In Bling From Out-Of-Town Clients: Evesham PD Pet-Sitting Pair Swiped $100K In Bling From Out-Of-Town Clients: Evesham PD
Pet-Sitting Pair Swiped $100K In Bling From Out-Of-Town Clients: Evesham PD A pair of South Jersey pet sitters helped themselves to $100,000 in bling from an out-of-town client, authorities charged. Catherine Walton, 36, of Maple Shade, was charged with theft and Nicholas Eye, 37, of West Deptford, was charged with theft and receiving stolen property, Evesham police said on Thursday, Jan. 4. On Dec. 15, 2023, Evesham police were dispatched to the 30 block of Old Republic Lane for the report of a burglary to a home and theft of jewelry. The victim reported that an unknown person had entered their home, while they were away, and stole approximately $10…
Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters
Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters Forecasters are touting a massive storm expected to drop several inches of snow on the East Coast this weekend. But some weather maps show parts of the Northeast will get only rain, and no snow at all, noting a another impactful storm could be coming mid-week next week, AccuWeather reports. The storm coming Saturday, Jan. 6 will move northeast from the Gulf Coast toward the mid-Atlantic between 12 and 1 p.m., according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service.  Our first chance for some accumulating and potentially impactful snowfall this season will occur for some this wee…
Popular Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey Popular Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey
Popular Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey A popular pizzeria is closing in South Jersey. Pizza Crime, a restaurant in Haddonfield, Camden County, is closing at the end of January, the eatery said on Instagram. Pizza Crime opened in August 2020 and became well-known for its unique toppings on Neapolitan pies. “It’s with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Pizza Crime Haddonfield,” a post on Pizza Crime’s Instagram account read on Monday, Jan. 1.  “Thank you to our local patrons and the Haddonfield community for all your support these last few years!” View this post on Instagram …
Missing Teen Prompts Concerns In South Jersey Missing Teen Prompts Concerns In South Jersey
Missing Teen Prompts Concerns In South Jersey Police have released an updated photo of a 16-year-old girl missing for two weeks out of South Jersey. Nicolette Marchetti was last seen on Dec. 14, wearing a black shirt, red/black checkered pants, and carrying a black/gold purse. She is possibly in the West Deptford/National Park area. She is approximately 4’9″ tall weighing 100 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.  Anyone who sees her is urged to call 9-1-1, the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500 or call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560. 
SEEN HIM? Central Jersey Man, 20, Missing Since Christmas, Police Say SEEN HIM? Central Jersey Man, 20, Missing Since Christmas, Police Say
Seen HIM? Central Jersey Man, 20, Missing Since Christmas, Police Say Seen him? Police are searching for a 20-year-old South Jersey man who has been missing since Christmas. Jacob O. Abdelshahid, of Avenel, was last seen on East Mountain Road near CR 601 overnight on Monday, Dec. 25, Montgomery Township Police Lt. Tom Frascella said. Abdelshahid stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He was wearing a green bomber-style jacket, black or dark blue pants, and white sneakers at the time of his disappearance and does not have his phone or wallet with him, Frascella added. Anyone with information about Abdelshahid’s whereabouts is urged to contac…
Man Took LSD Just Before Killing His Friend In South Jersey: Complaint (UPDATE) Man Took LSD Just Before Killing His Friend In South Jersey: Complaint (UPDATE)
Man Took LSD Just Before Killing His Friend In South Jersey: Complaint (Update) Police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice shows a 31-year-old man took a psychedelic drug with his friend, before strangling him over the weekend in South Jersey. Bradley Niesen's girlfriend told authorities that they both did LSD with Tyler Roderick on the 4600 block of High Street in Pennsauken Saturday night, Dec. 23, before Roderick began acting "acting out" and screaming, according to the affidavit for probable cause. "While this happened, Tyler Roderick choked the victim to unconsciousness, and the victim did not awaken from this," the complaint reads.  Pennsauken police arriving…
$100K Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold At South Jersey Convenience Store $100K Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold At South Jersey Convenience Store
$100K Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold At South Jersey Convenience Store A Jersey Cash 5 ticket with a $100,000 jackpot from the Saturday, Dec. 23 drawing was sold in South Jersey. The winning numbers were: 04, 09, 19, 36 and 43 and the XTRA number was 05. The winning ticket was sold at Pantry 1 Food Mart, 150 Kings Highway, Mount Royal in Gloucester County. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold. 
Security Guard Stabbed 2X Trying To Break Up Bar Fight In South Jersey: Cops Security Guard Stabbed 2X Trying To Break Up Bar Fight In South Jersey: Cops
Security Guard Stabbed 2X Trying To Break Up Bar Fight In South Jersey: Cops A 28-year-old man has been arrested for stabbing a security guard at a South Jersey bar this weekend, authorities said. Marcus Brown, of Voorhees, is believed to have stabbed a the security guard who was trying to break up a fight between him and another man at the Chicken or the Egg on Route 70 in Marlton, around 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, Evesham police said. Arriving officers rendered aid to the security guard, who was taken to Cooper Hospital and in stable condition. Brown tried to flee after the stabbing, however, he was detained when police arrived.  Brown was also tran…
South Jersey Man Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer: Police South Jersey Man Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer: Police
South Jersey Man Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer: Police A 72-year-old man from South Jersey was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer, authorities said. John Amendolia Jr. of Hammonton died in the crash at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, according to Winslow Township police. The crash occurred at the intersection of South Egg Harbor Road and Old Forks Road, police said. Amendolia was taken to Cooper University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The crash remains under investigation and there are no charges at this time.