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Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals The man wanted in the robbery tied to the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt has surrendered to Philadelphia police after a public search that included a cash reward, the U.S. Marshals Service announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Khadfi Fleming surrendered at Philadelphia Police Headquarters at 6 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service said. "The public and media played an important role in bringing Fleming to justice," the agency said in a statement posted on X. "USMS Philly thanks everyone who shared info, spread the word, and assisted law enforcement, ultimately helping bring about Flem…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…

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by Chris Spiker
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Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It
Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It Krispy Kreme is getting an early start on fall with the return of pumpkin spice and several new seasonal treats. The doughnut chain announced its Autumn Seasonal Collection in a news release on Friday, Aug. 7. The new lineup will be available beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11, at participating locations nationwide. The fall menu features four doughnuts, including two new options. The new Maple Cheesecake Doughnut is filled with cheesecake Kreme, dipped in maple icing, and topped with graham-flavored crunch and maple drizzle. Krispy Kreme is also introducing the Cafe Mocha Doughnut, an Origin…

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by Chris Spiker
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Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports
Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports A flight from British Columbia to Toronto was canceled after a young child refused to stay seated with their seat belt secured, according to reports. Porter Airlines Flight 444 was preparing to depart Victoria International Airport when the incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 6. The aircraft had left the terminal and was heading toward the runway when crew members saw the child standing in their seat. The plane returned to the terminal because it couldn't safely take off while the child wasn't secured, and passengers were eventually told to leave the aircraft. "Attempts by the ac…

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by Chris Spiker
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Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Neptune City: Prosecutor Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Neptune City: Prosecutor
Cyclist Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Neptune City: Prosecutor A 44-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding a bike in Neptune City, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 10. At 4:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, Neptune City police responded to Route 35 and Fourth Avenue after a man driving a 2014 Hino Box Truck was traveling on Route 35 when he collided with a man on a Cannondale bike riding westbound across the highway, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The 44-year-old cyclist was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he would later succumb to his injuries on Saturday, August 8, Santiago said. He h…

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by Sam Barron
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Sex Offender Found With Loaded Gun On Route 195: Police Sex Offender Found With Loaded Gun On Route 195: Police
Sex Offender Found With Loaded Gun On Route 195: Police A 47-year-old Jackson man was arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses on Route 195, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 10. At 11:02 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 195 in Wall Township after noticing a traffic violation, Wall Township police said. A front-seat passenger, Jarrone Perry was found to have an active warrant issued by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for failure to register as a sex offender, police said. K-9 Rebel  conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle and gave a positive indication for the presence …

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by Sam Barron
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Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize
Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize A mother and her 5-month-old daughter have been identified as the two victims killed when a boat carrying their family capsized near Liberty Island. Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter died in the Saturday night, Aug. 8 incident, according to Il Punto Ristorante, which identified Sanchez's husband and Antonella's father as Andres Garcia, a beloved member of its restaurant family. According to a GoFundMe launched by the restaurant, Andres was also aboard the boat and is left alone to care for his and Sanchez's 6-year-old son. "This past weekend, what was meant to be a joyful fami…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jamesburg Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW Jamesburg Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW
Jamesburg Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW A husband and wife died in an early-morning house fire in Middlesex County over the weekend, authorities and a local VFW said. The fire broke out at a home on Front Street in Jamesburg around 1:02 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Jamesburg Police Chief Jason Muller said. First responders found a 39-year-old woman at the home and took her to Old Bridge Medical Center for treatment, authorities said. Sandra Dutcher, 67, of Jamesburg, was found inside the home with serious injuries and pronounced dead while being taken to the hospital, authorities said.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate
These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…

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by Chris Spiker
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7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New
7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP is putting lime first in what the soda brand is calling its biggest evolution in more than 15 years. Keurig Dr Pepper announced the change for the popular lemon-lime soda in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. The new 7UP Lime Lemon formula will begin rolling out nationwide in mid-August. The lime-first recipe will be used in 7UP's regular, zero sugar, cherry, and cherry zero sugar versions.  "This is a bold reinvention of one of America's most iconic soda brands for a new generation of consumers — starting with the flavor itself," said Drew Panay…

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by Chris Spiker
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Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños
Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños A growing food-safety scare involving contaminated jalapeños has spread to prepared meat and poultry products sold at major retailers. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Saturday, Aug. 8, for 18 ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The alert covers prepared foods sold under brands including Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, and Meal Simple. Products were distributed through major retailers, including Kroger, Walmart, HEB, and Albertsons. The implicated jalapeños were grown in Sinaloa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pedestrian Airlifted After Crash: Manchester PD Pedestrian Airlifted After Crash: Manchester PD
Pedestrian Airlifted After Crash: Manchester PD A 43-year-old Whiting ma nsustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Manchester Township Sunday, Aug. 9, authorities said. At 9:37 p.m., officers responded to County Route 530 and Swift Circle in Whiting after a Toyota, driven by a 63-year-old Wrightstown man  was traveling west when it hit the man, causing him to be propelled 50 feet to the northwest corner of the intersection, Manchester police said.  The pedestrian had multiple life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital by Life Flight Medevac Helicopter, police said. The investigati…

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by Sam Barron