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Ocean County College Dean Arrested on Child Sex Charges

A 66-year-old dean at Ocean County College faces multiple charges after allegedly paying a child for sexual acts in Pleasantville. James Hadley of Barnegat was arrested Friday following an investigation by local authorities.

3/17/2026
South Jersey Beat
Florida Congressman Overcomes Terminal Heart Diagnosis

Florida Congressman Overcomes Terminal Heart Diagnosis

Representative Neal Dunn of Florida received a dire prognosis earlier this year, with physicians warning he had only months to live. Following treatment at Walter Reed Medical Hospital, the Republican lawmaker has reportedly made a remarkable recovery.

3/17/2026
South Jersey Beat
Severe Storms Leave Thousands Without Power Across New Jersey

Severe Storms Leave Thousands Without Power Across New Jersey

Powerful storms and gusty winds swept through New Jersey, knocking out electricity for thousands of residents. Utility crews are working to restore service as communities assess the damage from the severe weather system.

3/17/2026
South Jersey Beat
HGTV Star Christina Haack Shuts Down Fourth Engagement Rumors

HGTV Star Christina Haack Shuts Down Fourth Engagement Rumors

Television personality Christina Haack addressed speculation about a potential fourth engagement after appearing at an HGTV event with a ring on her left hand. The reality star clarified the jewelry piece holds personal significance and that marriage remains off her immediate radar.

3/17/2026
South Jersey Beat
Bolivia Protects 660 Square Miles of Pristine Andean Forest

Bolivia Protects 660 Square Miles of Pristine Andean Forest

A new municipal protected area in Bolivia safeguards over 1,300 native species and critical water resources. The reserve connects existing parks to form a vast biodiversity corridor stretching from cloud forests to the Amazon rainforest.

3/16/2026
South Jersey Beat
Yogurt Delivery Workers Become Lifeline for Elderly

Yogurt Delivery Workers Become Lifeline for Elderly

In Japan, thousands of women in distinctive navy uniforms deliver probiotic drinks door-to-door, serving a dual purpose that extends far beyond commerce. These delivery workers have become vital social guardians for the nation's rapidly aging population.

3/16/2026
South Jersey Beat
Tornado Watch Active Across Atlantic County Until 7 PM

Tornado Watch Active Across Atlantic County Until 7 PM

Our community is under a tornado watch through this evening as conditions favorable for severe weather move through the region. The National Weather Service urges residents to stay alert and have a safety plan ready.

3/16/2026
South Jersey Beat
New Transboundary Birding Route Spans Five African Nations

New Transboundary Birding Route Spans Five African Nations

A groundbreaking birding route has been established across southern Africa, connecting Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The route features an estimated 650 bird species and traverses the world's largest conservation area.

3/16/2026
South Jersey Beat
Mobile Father and Son Honor 54-Year-Old Oyster Promise

Mobile Father and Son Honor 54-Year-Old Oyster Promise

A Mobile family turned a decades-old restaurant sign into reality when 99-year-old Jim Rush and his 80-year-old son Jimmy finally cashed in on Wintzell's Oyster House's quirky promise of free oysters for octogenarians dining with their fathers.

3/16/2026
South Jersey Beat
Public to Shape Legacy of Beloved Felled Tree

Public to Shape Legacy of Beloved Felled Tree

Citizens across the United Kingdom are being invited to vote on how the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, illegally cut down in 2023, will be transformed into a lasting public artwork. Six artists have been shortlisted to create a memorial using wood from the historic tree.

3/16/2026
South Jersey Beat
Rocket Pioneer Goddard Launched Space Age on This Day

Rocket Pioneer Goddard Launched Space Age on This Day

One century ago, a physics professor in Massachusetts launched the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, fundamentally transforming humanity's relationship with space. Despite widespread mockery, Robert Goddard's pioneering work laid the foundation for modern space exploration.

3/16/2026
South Jersey Beat
Underdog Makes History with Stunning Championship Victory

Underdog Makes History with Stunning Championship Victory

In a remarkable display of determination and skill, a 21st-seeded team defied all expectations to capture the New Jersey state championship, capping off one of the most improbable tournament runs in recent memory.

3/16/2026
South Jersey Beat
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