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The Independent

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New Jersey man killed after woman pushes him from ledge for not getting her a drink, cops say

Edward F. Evans, a 70-year-old commercial fisherman and local handyman in Cape May County, succumbed to a fractured skull and brain bleed weeks after the fall Evoy Funeral Home A 61-year-old New Jersey woman is facing manslaughter charges after allegedly pushing a man off a porch ledge during a dispute over an alcoholic beverage, leading to his death weeks later , court records show. Lisa D. Jones, of Wildwood, was charged on Thursday following the October 31 death of 70-year-old Edward F. Evans. Jones was initially arrested on October 7 and charged with aggravated assault and endangering an injured victim, according to Cape May County jail records. According to a criminal complaint seen by NJ.com , the incident occurred on October 6 outside Jones’ residence on East Pine Avenue in Wildwood. Witnesses told investigators that Evans was sitting on the front porch ledge when he was pushed, falling six feet onto a concrete sidewalk. Following the incident, Jones allegedly shouted, “You didn’t see anything, you didn’t see anything,” before running back into the house, as reported by NJ.com . Evans was airlifted to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, where medical staff determined he suffered a fractured skull and a

Wildwood, NJ · 7h

Daily Voice

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Unbelted Mays Landing Woman, 23, Killed In Route 40 Crash: Police

A 23-year-old Mays Landing woman was killed when her car rear-ended another vehicle before crashing into a tree on Route 40 in Atlantic County early Sunday morning, Nov. 8, authorities said. At 6:18 a.m., Giana Fortson was driving a 2008 Toyota Scion westbound near Strand Avenue in Hamilton Tow…

Atlantic County, NJ · 14h

NJ.com

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A beloved N.J. restaurant closed after 30 years. Here’s what’s replaced it.

A longtime Cape May Court House restaurant space has come back to life, with a new Italian and Mediterranean restaurant opening Tuesday under a veteran Cape May County restaurateur. The new restaurant is located in the former home of Nino’s Family Restaurant, which closed abruptly this year after 30 years...

Cape May County, NJ · 1d
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WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM

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Helping a Local Nurse in Her Battle With Cancer

Friends and Coworkers have come together to help this local hero.

Cape May County, NJ · 11h

Daily Voice

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Armed Man Taken Into Custody By SWAT At Atlantic City Casino Marina: Police

A man was taken into custody after he was armed with a handgun at a marina at the Golden Nugget casino in Atlantic City Friday, Nov. 6, authorities said. Officers responded after a woman expressed concern for her boyfriend's safety after he was made threats to harm himself and others, Atlantic City …

Atlantic City, NJ · 14h

Cat Country 107.3

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Beloved Wildwood Crest Restaurant Announces Heartbreaking Final Day After 40 Years

After four decades of memories, a iconic Wildwood Crest staple is officially closing its doors. Read their heartfelt farewell message and see how you can support their final fundraiser.

Wildwood Crest, NJ · 5h

Knewz

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New Jersey teacher who had baby with an 11-year-old student, pleads guilty; faces five years in prison

Former New Jersey teacher Laura Caron pleaded guilty under an agreement calling for five years in prison. BY: COURT TV/YOUTUBE Former New Jersey teacher Laura Caron, 36, pleaded guilty on October 28 in Cape May County Superior Court to second-degree child endangerment involving sexual conduct under a deal calling for five years in prison. Investigators said the abuse began when the student was 11 and that Caron gave birth to a child in 2019, when...

Cape May County, NJ · 2d

Lite 96.9 WFPG

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South Jersey Federal Inmate Accused of Killing Cellmate With Pencil

A 39-year-old inmate at a Cumberland County federal prison faces a murder charge. The criminal complaint details the disturbing allegations surrounding his cellmate's death.

Cumberland County, NJ · 2d

97.3 ESPN

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Biggest Great White Pings Off Ocean City NJ Beach

Same shark pays South Jersey a visit, almost one year later

Ocean City, NJ · 2d

tomsriver.org

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Gun Pulled During Toddler’s Birthday Party in South Jersey

VINELAND, NJ — What should have been a celebration for a one-year-old child turned into a frightening confrontation when a man allegedly pulled a firearm during a physical altercation at a birthday party in Vineland. According to the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, 28-year-old Angel Rivera of Vineland was found...

Vineland, NJ · 1d

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The Hidden New Jersey Town Where Your Social Security Check Stretches Further Than You Ever Imagined

Most people spend their retirement years doing math they never wanted to do, and Bridgeton, New Jersey is the rare place that finally makes the numbers work in your favor. This South Jersey city, sitting quietly along the Cohansey River in Cumberland County, has been hiding in plain sight for years, and the people who’ve already found it aren’t exactly rushing to tell everyone else.

Bridgeton, NJ · 2d

ocnjdaily.com

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Route 52 Causeway Lane Closures Start Monday

The Route 52 Causeway is scheduled to have single-lane closures in both directions beginning Monday, November 9, and continuing for the next several weeks. Lane closures are needed for lighting repairs on the two-mile causeway between Ocean City and Somers Point. There will be single-lane closures in both directions from...

Somers Point, NJ · 1d

ocnjsentinel.com

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622.5-pound swordfish weighed in at Ocean City Yacht Club

OCEAN CITY – A 622.5-pound swordfish was weighed in Nov. 4 at the Ocean City Yacht Club. OCYC Club Services Manager Jen Bowman recounted the call that came in that evening. “I received an unexpected call Wednesday evening from Joan Walker,” she said. “Her son Eric McDowell was returning from offshore with an impressive swordfish and needed to weigh in his catch. She asked if I could open the Yacht Club gate and operate the hoist.”

Ocean City, NJ · 2d

Daily Voice

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Ocean City's Dot's Pastry Shop Mourns Owner Gregory Rodriguez

Gregory Rodriguez, the owner of Dot's Pastry Shop in Ocean City, has died, the business announced on Facebook . Born in Nebraska, Rodriguez was a standout wrestler and football player, and a lifelong Cornhuskers fan. He worked as a welder before moving to Denver, where he met his wife, Jane Scheuerma…

Ocean City, NJ · 12h

hoodline.com

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Sea Isle City's Old LaCosta Bar Site Could Become a 26-Suite Boutique Hotel

The lot where LaCosta Lounge once drew crowds to Sea Isle City has sat empty since the bar was torn down in October 2024, but a new push to redevelop the corner at John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Landis Avenue is now underway. Sea Isle City Council has authorized special legal counsel to help steer the property toward a possible overhaul, and the developers behind it are pitching a boutique hotel with suites, residences, a bakery and a second-floor pool.

Sea Isle City, NJ · 2d

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Atlantic City Man, 24, Pleads Guilty to Two Assaults Months After Prison Release

A 24-year-old Atlantic City man with a prior armed robbery conviction has pleaded guilty to assaulting a staff member at a Pacific Avenue property and resisting arrest after a separate domestic violence call involving the mother of his child. Elijah Green now faces a recommended three-year prison sentence tied to both cases, with a judge set to decide his fate next month.

Atlantic City, NJ · 2d

97.3 ESPN

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Armed Man Surrenders After Farley Marina Incident in Atlantic City

Atlantic City Police, SWAT personnel, and crisis negotiators responded to an armed situation at Farley Marina Friday evening. The man surrendered without incident.

Atlantic City, NJ · 2d

WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM

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Former Atlantic City, NJ, Council President Released From Federal Prison

On July 23, 2025, Craig Callaway was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb in Camden, New Jersey.

Atlantic City, NJ · 1d

Rock 104.1 - South Jersey’s Classic Rock

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South Jersey Cold Cases: Murders and Disappearances That Still Haunt Us

Decades later, South Jersey still carries the weight of unsolved murders and disappearances. State police believe answers exist and are asking anyone with information to reach out after all these years.

Atlantic City, NJ · 7h

hoodline.com

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Two South Jersey Wawas Set to Launch Massive Car Cruise to Wildwood

Two Wawa convenience stores in South Jersey are about to become the starting line for a sprawling car cruise down to the Jersey Shore. Classic car owners will gather at Wawa locations in Gloucester and Atlantic counties this Sunday, Nov. 8, before rolling out together toward Wildwood. The event, called...

Wildwood, NJ · 2d