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Boat Explosion Launches Victim Into Water At Raritan Marina, 2 Injured (UPDATE) Boat Explosion Launches Victim Into Water At Raritan Marina, 2 Injured (UPDATE)
Boat Explosion Launches Victim Into Water At Raritan Marina, 2 Injured (Update) Two people were injured in a fiery boat explosion at a New Jersey marina Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 28, police said. The explosion at the Route 35 Raritan Marina in Laurence Harbor caused a 57-year-old Old Bridge resident to be launched into the water, police said. He was rescued by bystanders and airlifted with burns to his face and legs.  First responders battle boat fire at Raritan Marina in Old Bridge, New Jersey https://t.co/vX7KGJm5W4 pic.twitter.com/rw9qXFZgPQ — Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) August 28, 2024 A 47-year-old South Amboy resident suffered blast injuries from gla…

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Obituaries
West Milford Loses Animal Advocate Janine Weinert Who Died Suddenly At 57 West Milford Loses Animal Advocate Janine Weinert Who Died Suddenly At 57
West Milford Loses Animal Advocate Janine Weinert Who Died Suddenly At 57 Hearts broke across North Jersey following the sudden death of Janine Weinert. The West Milford resident, formerly of Norwood, died unexpectedly at 57 years old, according to a GoFundMe page launched for her loved ones. Nancy Warner, the page creator, remembered Janine for her kindness and altruism. "An amazing woman, a fiercely dedicated mother to Aidan, an animal advocate and a loving and devoted partner to her soulmate Keith," Warner writes. "No matter what she was struggling with personally, she would always reach out to help anyone in need in the community. Even a perfect stranger. K…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Woman Charged With Selling $18M In Bogus Coupons Downloaded In NJ: Feds Woman Charged With Selling $18M In Bogus Coupons Downloaded In NJ: Feds
Woman Charged With Selling $18M In Bogus Coupons Downloaded In NJ: Feds A San Antonio, TX, woman was arrested and charged with selling more than $18 million worth of counterfeit coupons used at various retail stores across the United States — including New Jersey — for the purchase of household items, federal officials said. From June 2020 through June 2024, Janet Bernal — who goes by the names Rocky, Rocky G, Rocky Gee, and RockyG-Kruella — orchestrated a scheme to produce and sell fraudulent, counterfeit coupons for use by purchasers at retail stores throughout the United States, including large pharmacies and grocery stores, U.S. Attorney Philip R. …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 440 In Bayonne Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 440 In Bayonne
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 440 In Bayonne An overturned tractor-trailer shut Route 440 in Bayonne on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 28. Heavy delays were reported following the 1:30 p.m. incident in the southbound lanes at the loop, the OEM said.  All southbound traffic was being diverted to 63rd Street. 

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Whooping Cough Cases Just Tripled In NJ, Health Department Says Whooping Cough Cases Just Tripled In NJ, Health Department Says
Whooping Cough Cases Just Tripled In NJ, Health Department Says The New Jersey Health Department has issued an advisory due to an increase in whooping cough cases across both the United States and New Jersey. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by bacteria that live in the mouth, nose, and throat of an infected person, the NJDOH said.  Preliminary data show case numbers have tripled as of early August in the U.S., compared to the same time in 2023, which is higher than what was seen at the same time in 2019, prior to the pandemic. New Jersey is experiencing a similar increase in pertussis cases, the …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
'Beyond Devastation:' Family Mourns Loss Of Long Branch Woman Found Dead In Alabama 'Beyond Devastation:' Family Mourns Loss Of Long Branch Woman Found Dead In Alabama
'Beyond Devastation:' Family Mourns Loss Of Long Branch Woman Found Dead In Alabama Support is on the rise for the family of a New Jersey woman who was found dead on an Alabama roadside earlier this month. As of Wednesday, Aug. 28, more than $5,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the family of Long Branch resident, Miyell A. Johnson, who also went by, Kimberly Ann Agere, 29. No foul play was suspected in Johnson's death, after her body was found on Saturday morning, Aug. 10, as reported by ABC3340. "Miyell A. Johnson, was a delightful young lady," her mother wrote on the GoFundMe. "She was sweet & funny, she also loved to sing,dance & was her own beautician…

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Police & Fire
Cyclist Crashes Through Mercedes Windshield In Paramus (PHOTOS) Cyclist Crashes Through Mercedes Windshield In Paramus (PHOTOS)
Cyclist Crashes Through Mercedes Windshield In Paramus (Photos) A bicyclist avoided serious injuries after being struck by a Mercedes Benz in Paramus Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, police said. The 58-year-old cyclist, originally from Germany, was heading west on Ridgewood Avenue through Paramus Road when he was struck by a 60-year-old woman turning left onto Paramus Road north, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The cyclist smashed through the car's windshield and was hospitalized for evaluation. The injuries turned out to be minor. Photo(s) of the day, 08/28/2024: A bicyclist was struck by a passenger vehicle and seriously injured at the...…

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Police & Fire
Small Plane Crashes In Sussex Small Plane Crashes In Sussex
Small Plane Crashes In Sussex A small plane crashed in Sussex County on Tuesday night, Aug. 27, authorities said. According to the FAA, a single-engine Champion Citabria crashed in Sussex around 7 p.m. New Jersey State Police said the plane crashed into a tree line on Main Street due to a fuel issue. The pilot suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. Only the pilot was on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide any updates.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Body Of Skillman Resident, 31, Pulled From Car Submerged In River After Crash: Prosecutor Body Of Skillman Resident, 31, Pulled From Car Submerged In River After Crash: Prosecutor
Body Of Skillman Resident, 31, Pulled From Car Submerged In River After Crash: Prosecutor The body of a 31-year-old man was pulled from a vehicle that had plunged into the Delaware Raritan Canal over the weekend, police said. Police were called to Canal and Grouser roads on Saturday, Aug. 24 around 12:25 p.m. after a kayaker saw a 2024 Honda Civic in the river, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. The body of the sole occupant, a 31-year-old Skillman man, was pulled from the vehicle, which was removed from the water by Mike's Towing and Recovery, McDonald said. An investigation found that the Honda had been heading west on Grouser Road when he entered the inte…

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News
Pickpocketing Family Steals $1,400 From Unsuspecting Victim At Secaucus Sneaker Expo: Police Pickpocketing Family Steals $1,400 From Unsuspecting Victim At Secaucus Sneaker Expo: Police
Pickpocketing Family Steals $1,400 From Unsuspecting Victim At Secaucus Sneaker Expo: Police A family of pickpocketers from Somerset County are facing charges after police allege they stole more than $1,400 from an unsuspecting victim in Hudson County. Anthony Curichumbe-Guilcapi, 21, Luis Cholota-Maldonado, Silvia Curichumbe-Guilcapi, 38, and Dolores Cholota-Curichumbe, 21, who live together in North Plainfield, conspired to steal the cash from the victim at Sneaker Expo on Plaza Drive in Secaucus on Aug. 22 around 9:30 a.m., Secaucus Police Deputy Chief Joseph Baccola said. "Anthony, Luis and Dolores bumped into the victim to distract the victim, while Silvia stole the cash …

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