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17+ min ago (634+ words) Here's the stories you'll be talking about on the New Jersey 101.5 Morning Show on Monday: Here are a few "cool" facts and figures from snowfall data reported so far: " The biggest verifiable snowfall total I could find was 8.6 inches from a CoCoRaHS observer in Howell Township, Monmouth County. " The lowest snowfall in the state occurred around Cape May County, which did not start to see snowflakes stick until just before daybreak Sunday. The top total reported there was 0.3 inches " that is a coating of snow. An overnight freeze of snowy surfaces could cause a refreeze that leads to traffic issues Monday morning Temperatures that dropped on Sunday afternoon as the storm wrapped up will turn any snow on sidewalks and roads into sheets of ice, according to New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow. Some school districts could delay the start…...

12+ hour, 18+ min ago (514+ words) (By the way, if you haven't cleared that snow on your driveway or sidewalk yet, your window is rapidly closing. A hard freeze is ahead for New Jersey over the next 48 to 72 hours, which will turn that fluffy snow into solid ice. Bundle up!) Here are a few "cool" facts and figures from snowfall data reported so far: " The biggest verifiable snowfall total I could find was 8.6 inches from a CoCoRaHS observer in Howell Township, Monmouth County. " The lowest snowfall in the state occurred around Cape May County, which did not start to see snowflakes stick until just before daybreak Sunday. The top total reported there was 0.3 inches " that is a coating of snow. " Statewide, 13 of 21 counties had at least one report of 6+ inches of total snowfall. That is my threshold for a "major" winter weather event, verifying many of…...

18+ hour, 32+ min ago (194+ words) A fire broke out at a three-story townhome in North Bergen, New Jersey, on Boulevard East on Sunday. A third alarm response was called in from local fire departments. The blaze started in a first-floor garage and quickly spread, producing heavy smoke that could be seen from nearby streets. Firefighters rushed to the spot after the alarm, working to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring homes. Due to fire department activity, bus routes 84 and 89 are running on a detour between 79th Street and 75th Street, using 79th Street and Park Avenue. No information on injuries has been released so far. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. How Police Caught 'Person of Interest' in Brown University Shooting and What Guns Were Recovered US To Begin Social Media Screening of H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants From Today - What We Know Bondi…...

22+ hour, 25+ min ago (211+ words) KENT CO., Del. - The Delaware Electric Cooperative was working quickly Sunday to restore power to thousands of customers following large outages in snow-covered Sussex and Kent Counties. According to the cooperative's website, roughly 2,500 members were affected in Kent County by an outage as of 11:40 a.m." In a social media post on Sunday, Delaware Electric Cooperative said their transmission provider had dropped service to a substation serving the area, which includes Harrington and Felton. "Once they restore transmission service, we'll work as fast as possible to restore power to our members," the cooperative said. As of 12:30 p.m., the cooperative said they had restored power to 4,000 members in Kent County and hoped to restore power to more members soon. The sprawling outage follows a quick-moving winter weather system passing over Delmarva, leaving Felton with an estimated 3" in accumulation. At 1:30 p.m., the cooperative then reported that…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (90+ words) A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $498,989 was sold at a ShopRite in Mercer County for Saturday night's lottery drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at the ShopRite of Lawrenceville at 3373 Brunswick Pike, New Jersey Lottery officials said Sunday. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 19, 23, 25 and 30. The Bullseye number was 30 and the XTRA multiplier was 3. The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot has now been won 62 times this year. The jackpot has been reset to $150,000 for Sunday night's drawing....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (180+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Delaware Capitol Police is expanding its Facility Dog Program to every courthouse in the state, extending services for the first time to Kent and Sussex counties. The program pairs specially trained dogs with certified handlers to comfort vulnerable individuals and ease anxiety during court proceedings. Vinn " Delaware's first facility dog " joined the agency in October 2022 through Canine Companions, a national nonprofit that trains assistance dogs. He knows more than 40 commands, including specialized calming-pressure techniques, and is certified through Assistance Dogs International. For the past three years, Vinn has been stationed at the New Castle County Courthouse in Wilmington, supporting both Family Court and Superior Court. He has assisted during children's interviews, witness testimony, trial preparation, and Protection From Abuse hearings, offering steady reassurance during stressful moments. With the statewide expansion, similar services will now be available…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (221+ words) Trenton, NJ " A fast-moving winter storm is expected to blanket much of central and southern New Jersey in snow overnight, with totals reaching up to five inches by Sunday morning. Forecasters warn that snowfall could be heavy at times before midnight as temperatures drop into the mid-20s. By daybreak, the storm is expected to taper off from west to east, leaving behind slick roads and dangerous travel conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed and use extra caution overnight as untreated roads become snow-covered and icy. The advisory also warns of slippery sidewalks and steps for anyone heading outdoors early Sunday. Storm timing and conditionsSnow will begin as a rain-and-snow mix this evening before changing to all snow after midnight. Heavier bursts are likely through the early morning hours, reducing visibility for drivers. Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are possible by sunrise,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (264+ words) Georgetown, Del. " The Delaware Public archives has a plethora of resources available to Delawareans, one of them is their genealogical archives and researchers. On Friday, the Delaware Public archives recently partnered with the Georgetown Public library to host an event meant to learn more about forgotten histories in Delaware. Leah Greer, research archivist at the Delaware Public Archives, said the event was to help people who might have hit a wall researching their family histories can overcome it. "It is what we call forgotten family," she said. "And specifically highlighting the pauper records that we have in our collection." Greer said the event would highlight records kept by almshouses and workhouses throughout Delaware that record people who "otherwise often were forgotten in more conventional types of records that you would find." "Being able to partner with organizations like the archives…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (428+ words) NHL News: New Jersey Devils face another setback as defenseman Simon Nemec is sidelined with an injury....

2+ day, 16+ min ago (415+ words) The Vancouver Canucks begin a five-game road trip in New Jersey on Sunday morning, which will bring them to the Christmas break. Note the 9:30 a.m. PT start time. Friday night was a big news day for the team, as they traded Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam "hgren, and a 2026 first-round pick. All three of the new players were at practice on Saturday, and the head coach spoke about them. "I worked with Zeev when he was 13, for three years in a row. But I had no idea this was going down at all. I know him well as a person and as a player. I've seen him play a lot of hockey; he's going to be a really good hockey player, and he will be fun to work with." Quick Hits on…...