Body Found By Delaware River Fishermen ID'd As NJ Man 20 Years Later: Bensalem Police Body Found By Delaware River Fishermen ID'd As NJ Man 20 Years Later: Bensalem Police
Body Found By Delaware River Fishermen ID'd As NJ Man 20 Years Later: Bensalem Police A body found by fisherman in the banks of the Delaware River in 2003 has finally been identified. The body of Edward Anthony Nece, whose father lives in Riverside, NJ was identified through DNA samples, Bensalem police announced Monday, Feb. 19. Nece's body was found by fisherman on Oct. 19, 2003, in a drainage area on the Yellow Freight property located at 2627 State Road. At the time, Nece had no identification, and his description did not match any reports of missing persons in the area.  An autopsy found the cause of death was drowning but the manner of death could not b…
Brand-New Visitor Center Coming To Sprawling NJ Park Brand-New Visitor Center Coming To Sprawling NJ Park
Brand-New Visitor Center Coming To Sprawling NJ Park Beginning in late February, work will begin in preparation for the construction of the new Washington Crossing State Park Visitor Center. The Mercer County park is the site of General George Washington’s historic 1776 Christmas night crossing of the icy Delaware River. The new visitor center is designed to be built into the landscape, featuring a green roof, a multipurpose theater, and immersive exhibits. The new visitor center is one of several projects the State Park Service is undertaking ahead of the United States’ Semiquincentennial Anniversary, the 250th anniversary of the signing of…
Coastal Flooding, Wind Expected From Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm On Jersey Shore Coastal Flooding, Wind Expected From Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm On Jersey Shore
Coastal Flooding, Wind Expected From Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm On Jersey Shore While many parts of the Jersey Shore won't see snow, a winter storm is expected to bring some issues right before Valentine's Day, forecasters said. According to the National Weather Service, moderate coastal flooding is forecasted from Perth Amboy to Cape May on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Minor flooding coastal flooding is expected along the Delaware Bay and Delaware River. Parts of Burlington, Cumberland, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties are expected to get about an inch of snow. While inland Atlantic County could see some snow, the coast and Cape May County aren't forecasted to receive any acc…
Coastal Flooding Possible Across South Jersey Despite Clear Skies This Week Coastal Flooding Possible Across South Jersey Despite Clear Skies This Week
Coastal Flooding Possible Across South Jersey Despite Clear Skies This Week Despite no rain or snow expected for the week ahead, forecasters are warning residents about the threat of coastal flooding across New Jersey. The National Weather Service said South Jersey will have a threat of minor flooding through 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. A coastal flood advisory was issued for Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem counties. Minor flooding is forecasted during morning high tides in Atlantic City, Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City, Cape May Harbor, and Barnegat Harbor. "While the weather will remain …
Woman Who Jumped Into Delaware River Found Alive: Troopers Woman Who Jumped Into Delaware River Found Alive: Troopers
Woman Who Jumped Into Delaware River Found Alive: Troopers The 30-year-old who leaped into the Delaware River when approached by state police Monday night, Jan. 15, was found alive and well, troopers say.  State police were looking for the unnamed woman in connection with a domestic incident on Durham Street in Riegelsville around 6:30 p.m., Daily Voice reported. They found her on a nearby river trail with three children, but when troopers approached, she hopped into the water, authorities said. The children were "safely secure(d)" by troopers.  First responders scanned the river for two hours but were unable to locate her and called off…
Troopers Investigate After Woman Jumps Into Delaware River: State Police Troopers Investigate After Woman Jumps Into Delaware River: State Police
Troopers Investigate After Woman Jumps Into Delaware River: State Police A woman in Bucks County jumped into the Delaware River on Monday evening, Jan. 15 after police approached her about a domestic dispute, authorities announced.  State police said they were called about a domestic incident at a house on Durham Street in Riegelsville around 6:30 p.m. A 30-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were involved, they wrote in a release.  Troopers searched nearby and found the woman with three children on a walking trail near the Delaware River, but when they approached, police said she leaped into the water.  The three kids were "safely secure(d)," t…
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast A new storm system tracking along the East Coast is expected to drop several inches of rain on the region in the next two days, meteorologists say. Rainfall is expected to begin along the mid-Atlantic Tuesday night, Dec. 26, and make its way north through Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the New York City area on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27. Flooding and travel delays are to be expected from Virginia to New England, the Passaic, Ramapo and Raritan rivers in New Jersey most likely to experience flooding, according to AccuWeather. This is not good news for municipalities across Passaic County w…
PA Man Sentenced For Brutal Attack That Killed NJ Mom, Son PA Man Sentenced For Brutal Attack That Killed NJ Mom, Son
PA Man Sentenced For Brutal Attack That Killed NJ Mom, Son The Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to the brutal attack on an 84-year-old mother and her 53-year-old son at their New Jersey home has been sentenced to state prison. Kyle Kaspereen, of the 1200 block of Butler Street in Easton, was sentenced to 35 years in New Jersey State Prison with a 30-year period of parole ineligibility on Wed., Dec. 20, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said. UPDATE: The Warren County Prosecutor says the motive for the gruesome Washington attack appears to be robbery. He says Kyle Kaspereen of Easton stole 84-year-old Elaine Trachin’s wallet & her…
Driver Who Crashed In NJ School Bus Had Fled Police Over State Lines: Report Driver Who Crashed In NJ School Bus Had Fled Police Over State Lines: Report
Driver Who Crashed In NJ School Bus Had Fled Police Over State Lines: Report The driver of the car that rammed into a Phillipsburg school bus on Route 22 Tuesday afternoon was fleeing authorities in two states, WFMZ reports.  A bus transporting first- and second-graders from Phillipsburg Primary School was struck by a vehicle shortly after dismissal on Dec. 12, Daily Voice reported. Superintendent Gregory Troxell has said that some of the 22 students onboard received minor injuries.  The driver of the other vehicle had been the subject of a police pursuit that began in Lopatcong, WFMZ reported, citing the Warren County Prosecutor's Office. Authorities chased the dr…
Woman Rescued After 25-Foot Fall Down Embankment In Hudson Valley Woman Rescued After 25-Foot Fall Down Embankment In Hudson Valley
Woman Rescued After 25-Foot Fall Down Embankment In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley woman who fell more than 25 feet down an embankment was rescued by police and firefighters. The incident took place in Orange County around 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2 in Port Jervis near the Mid-Delaware Bridge and the Delaware River.  Port Jervis Police officers responded to the area of Pike Street and Water Street near the bridge for a 911 report of a woman calling for help, the department said. Officers located the 37-year-old Port Jervis woman who had fallen down a steep embankment. After making their way to the woman, officers found the woman had significant injuri…
KIDNAPPING: NJ Girl, 11, Returned Home Safely From Delaware, Accused Abductor, 27, Seized KIDNAPPING: NJ Girl, 11, Returned Home Safely From Delaware, Accused Abductor, 27, Seized
Kidnapping: NJ Girl, 11, Returned Home Safely From Delaware, Accused Abductor, 27, Seized An 11-year-old New Jersey girl was returned home safely after she was kidnapped in Wayne and taken to Delaware, authorities said. Darius Matylewich, 27, of Bear, DE. was captured on Sept. 10 after he took the girl earlier in the day from an undisclosed location near the confluence of Routes 46, 80 and 23 without her parents’ knowledge, they said. Certain specific details are being withheld to protect the identity of the child, whom authorities said Matylewich met while playing an online video game. Some information was provided in a joint release from Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. V…
Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV
Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV A small city in Hunterdon County, recently was named one of America's 50 most charming towns by HGTV. Founded in 1705, Lambertville is known for its picturesque views of the Delaware River, antiques and art galleries. The television network released a slideshow with the ranking, describing the city of 4,100 residents as “The Antiques Capital of New Jersey.” Lambertville also made HGTV's list of most charming towns last year. Its top attractions, according to Tripadvisor, include:  The People's Store Antiques and Design Center with more than 40 dealers, Music Mountain Theater,…