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Elizabeth Man Shot Dead In Public Park Elizabeth Man Shot Dead In Public Park
Elizabeth Man Shot Dead In Public Park An Elizabeth man was shot dead in a public park Wednesday, authorities said. Officers responding to the Jefferson Park area in the middle of the day found Archeley F. Brizard, 26, who was seriously injured, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said. Brizard, of Elizabeth, was later pronounced dead. The investigation is being conducted by the Union County Homicide Task Force with assistance from the Elizabeth Police Department, Union County Police Department Ballistics Unit, and Union County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact Prosecutor’s Of…

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Obituaries
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Family Restaurant Owner John Cryan III Dies Suddenly At 31 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Family Restaurant Owner John Cryan III Dies Suddenly At 31
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Family Restaurant Owner John Cryan III Dies Suddenly At 31 Hunterdon County native and family restaurant owner John F. Cryan III died suddenly at his home in Pittstown on July 17. He was 31. Born in Piscataway, Cryan spent several years in Inverness, FL before moving to Pittstown, where he’d lived for the past 21 years, his obituary says. Cryan graduated from Delaware Valley Regional High School and Sage Day High School in 2008, his memorial says. Afterward, he joined the family business by stepping into the role of owner and manager at Cryan’s Tavern in Annandale, which posted a sign honoring his memory that was flooded with heartfelt comments o…

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Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Essex County Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Essex County
Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Essex County A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket was sold in Essex County. A ticket matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball for the Wednesday, August 4 drawing was sold at Top Shelf Wine & Liquor on Raymond Plaza West in Newark. The winning numbers were: 05, 21, 32, 36, and 58. The. The Red Power Ball was 14, and the Multiplier number was 02. The lucky winner will take home the $100,000 third-tier prize. The Powerball jackpot now totals $226 million, and the next drawing will be held Saturday, August 7.

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Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold In Burlington County Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold In Burlington County
Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold In Burlington County It’s a winner! A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Burlington County. A ticket matching all five numbers for Wednesday’s drawing was sold at Basic Convenience Food Store on Market Street in Palmyra, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 03, 14, 33, 39, and 41. The XTRA number was 04. The lucky winner will take home the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot.

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29-Year-Old Shot Dead In Linden 29-Year-Old Shot Dead In Linden
29-Year-Old Shot Dead In Linden A 29-year-old man was shot dead in Linden Wednesday evening, authorities said. Officers responding to the shooting report on the 600 block of Morningside Avenue found Linden man Grady Jilus suffering from serious injury around 8:45 p.m., Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Linden Police Chief David Hart said in a joint release. Jilus was later pronounced dead, authorities said. The investigation is being led by the Union County Homicide Task Force with assistance from the Linden Police Department, Union County Police Department Ballistics Unit, and Union County Sheriff’s Off…

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Trenton Man Hospitalized After Getting Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Hunterdon County Trenton Man Hospitalized After Getting Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Hunterdon County
Trenton Man Hospitalized After Getting Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Hunterdon County A Trenton man was hospitalized after getting trapped under an overturned lawn mower in Hunterdon County Wednesday morning. The victim was mowing the lawn at a home on Smoke Rise Lane in Clinton when he slid down a hill, causing the mower to slide off the property and overturn around 11 a.m., Clinton Township Police said. The victim was ejected from the mower, which then landed on top of him and partially submerged him into the mud, police said. The man was freed with help from South Branch Emergency Services and taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.

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11 Infected With COVID At Jersey Shore Teen Night Events 11 Infected With COVID At Jersey Shore Teen Night Events
11 Infected With COVID At Jersey Shore Teen Night Events Nearly a dozen children have developed COVID-19 after attending recent Jersey Shore teen night events, health officials said.  Eleven teens tested positive for the virus after attending various events at clubs in Beach Haven and Long Beach Island on July 11, 13, 18, 25 and 27, the local health department said in a release. All attendees of teen nights on Long Beach Island were asked to get tested beginning five days after the event citing a “significant uptick in testing and positive outcome of teenagers that referenced attending teen nights the week prior,” the release said. The reco…

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Phillipsburg Native, Easton High School Graduate Nicolas Makkas Dies At Age 20 Phillipsburg Native, Easton High School Graduate Nicolas Makkas Dies At Age 20
Phillipsburg Native, Easton High School Graduate Nicolas Makkas Dies At Age 20 Phillipsburg native and Easton High School graduate Nicolas Charles “Nino” Makkas died July 20 at his home in Palmer Township. He was 20. Born in Phillipsburg, Makkas graduated from Easton High School in 2018, his obituary says. Makkas had a passion for dirt bikes, motorcycles and fast cars and had an overall love of life itself, his memorial says. Makkas is survived by his parents, Nick P. Makkas and Denise (Kolb) Makkas; his best friend and brother forever, Demitri; his sisters, Marisa and Gabriella; grandparents, Gus Makkas and Marie Jones; aunts, Maria Makkas and Michele Andre; uncles,…

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Business
‘Let The Brews Flow:’ Warren County’s Newest Craft Brewery Opens In Washington ‘Let The Brews Flow:’ Warren County’s Newest Craft Brewery Opens In Washington
‘Let The Brews Flow:’ Warren County’s Newest Craft Brewery Opens In Washington Warren County’s newest craft brewery is now open in Washington. Buttzville Brewing Company, located on E. Washington Ave., was launched by Lehigh Valley Homebrewers Club members Erin Andersen and her husband, co-founder Dave Andersen. The brewery specializes in German creations but offers all type of craft beer options, from pale ales and IPAs to stouts and seltzers. The grand opening was celebrated July 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by town officials and the Buttzville Brewing team. Let the Brews flow! So excited to welcome Warren County's newest craft brewery to Washin…

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KNOW ANYTHING? Police Seek Info In Warren County Dunkin’ Donuts Incident KNOW ANYTHING? Police Seek Info In Warren County Dunkin’ Donuts Incident
Know Anything? Police Seek Info In Warren County Dunkin’ Donuts Incident Police in Warren County are seeking the public’s help investigating an incident that occurred at a local Dunkin’ Donuts shop on Monday. The incident occurred at the 853 Route 22 West location around 4:45 p.m., Lopatcong Township Police said. Officers are attempting to identify the individuals involved in the incident, in which additional details were not released. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to call Ptl. Petrella at 908-859-1212 or email petrellac@lopatcongtwp.com.

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