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County Supervisor Indicted for Alleged $75K Fuel Theft
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County Supervisor Indicted for Alleged $75K Fuel Theft

An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor faces serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a years-long scheme to steal diesel fuel for his private logistics business. Prosecutors say the theft totaled nearly $80,000.

3/24/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Fire Engulfs Solar Panels at Egg Harbor Township ShopRite
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Fire Engulfs Solar Panels at Egg Harbor Township ShopRite

Multiple fire companies battled a two-hour blaze at the English Creek Avenue ShopRite on March 21 after solar panels on the roof caught fire. No injuries were reported, and crews from five departments worked together to extinguish the flames.

3/23/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Autistic Teen Found Safe in Egg Harbor Township
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Autistic Teen Found Safe in Egg Harbor Township

A missing autistic teenager from Egg Harbor Township has been located safely, bringing relief to the local community. Authorities confirmed the teen's safe return after a search effort mobilized local resources.

3/23/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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Community Effort Brings Missing Teen Home Safely

A 17-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident who went missing Friday afternoon was found safe early Sunday morning, thanks to an extensive search effort that brought neighbors and law enforcement together.

3/22/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Fire Erupts at ShopRite on Black Horse Pike
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Fire Erupts at ShopRite on Black Horse Pike

Firefighters responded to heavy flames at the English Creek ShopRite location Saturday afternoon. Officials are investigating whether faulty solar panels sparked the blaze that drew emergency crews to the popular grocery store.

3/22/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Farming Community Pushes Back Against Massive Data Center
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Farming Community Pushes Back Against Massive Data Center

A New Jersey agricultural town finds itself at the center of a heated battle over development as residents and local leaders challenge plans for one of the East Coast's largest AI data centers, raising concerns about the project's impact on their rural character and way of life.

3/22/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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