Fire station becomes refuge after South Baltimore shooting

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Robbery shooting suspect nabbed in Southern District attempted murder case BALTIMORE, MD — A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a robbery in South Baltimore left a…

February 13, 2026

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Jackson Mayor Under Fire for Flipping Town Hall Parking Spot Long Reserved for Veterans for Herself

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Jackson, NJ – What had been a largely dormant issue at Town Hall erupted into public controversy only after Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn reclaimed the mayor’s designated parking space, displacing a veterans-only…

February 13, 2026

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Fire investigation shuts down roads in Stafford Township neighborhood

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Stafford Township, NJ – Drivers are being urged to avoid a section of Stafford Township as police and fire crews investigate an active incident that prompted road closures Friday. The Stafford Township…

February 13, 2026

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Homeowner fires shotgun during Southeast DC break in

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Shotgun blast stops Q Street break in suspect charged after violent struggle inside Southeast home WASHINGTON, DC — A man accused of forcing his way into an occupied Southeast home Tuesday night…

February 12, 2026

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Berkeley Township man accused of setting fire outside Toms River gym

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 38-year-old Berkeley Township man is facing serious charges after investigators say he intentionally set fire to the exterior of a Planet Fitness on Route 37 early Sunday…

February 10, 2026

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Don’t Let the District Numbers Confuse You: Jackson Twp Fire Dist. #3 Provides Clarity Before Feb. 21 Budget Vote

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a township that receives fire suppression services from three distinct fire districts (Jackson Twp Fire District #2, #3, and #4), it is inevitable that citizens might be…

February 10, 2026

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Gunfire from car sparks charges in Virginia Beach

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Shots fired arrest follows ballistic link in Virginia Beach case VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A gunfire incident reported months ago from a moving vehicle has now resulted in felony and misdemeanor charges…

February 9, 2026

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Jackson mayor under fire after using township-paid attorney to handle private lawsuit

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is facing questions after retaining township-paid planning board attorney Robert Shea to represent her private real estate company in an ongoing civil lawsuit…

February 9, 2026

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Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Station Disbanded as Districts Calls for Millions in New Spending

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Whitesville, NJ – After nearly a century of service, the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Company has ceased operations, ending a chapter of local firefighting history and marking a full transition to paid career…

February 9, 2026

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Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn praises the response of local volunteers from Hatzolah, Chaverim, and Jackson EMS.

Mayor Kuhn Praises Chaverim, Hatzolah, EMS for Fire Support Response at Jackson Apartment Blaze

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After a fire broke out at a vacant under-construction apartment building at the Club at Jackson Twenty-one, Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the township council praised the efforts…

February 9, 2026

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Drug bust in West Philadelphia leads to multiple charges and seizure of seven firearms

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Seven guns seized in West Philly drug crackdown PHILADELPHIA, PA – A months-long investigation into reported drug activity along a West Philadelphia commercial corridor culminated in arrests, multiple felony charges, and the…

February 9, 2026

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Bill would allow fundraising on certain state highways for fire departments, EMS, and nonprofits

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ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember William Magnarelli has introduced Assembly Bill A08399, which would permit volunteer fire companies, ambulance services, and nonprofit organizations to solicit donations on low-speed state highways outside of cities…

February 9, 2026

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Electrical failure blamed for Nanticoke house fire that killed family pets

Maryland News

NANTICOKE, MD – An accidental electrical failure sparked a fire that destroyed a Wicomico County home Saturday afternoon, leaving one resident displaced and killing several family pets, according to the Maryland State…

February 9, 2026

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Weed shop goes up in smoke as fire injures two firefighters in Irvington

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IRVINGTON, NJ – A late-night blaze tore through a cannabis dispensary in Essex County, leaving two firefighters injured and a commercial building heavily damaged after flames erupted inside the store’s second-floor location…

February 8, 2026

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Firefighters battle late-night blaze in Barnegat Light, prevent home from burning

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BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A detached garage fire kept firefighters busy late Sunday night in Barnegat Light, but quick action by crews prevented the flames from spreading into the nearby home despite…

February 8, 2026

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Bensalem house fire leads to 40 year sentence

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Michigan man gets decades in prison for Bensalem arson attack Bensalem, PA – A quiet Bucks County neighborhood was shattered before dawn when a house on Merganser Way erupted in flames, and…

February 7, 2026

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Florida man indicted on federal drug and firearm charges in Pensacola

Florida News

PENSACOLA, FL – A DeFuniak Springs man is facing multiple federal charges after a grand jury indicted him for alleged drug trafficking and firearm offenses as part of a nationwide Justice Department…

February 6, 2026

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Jackson Fire Department Seeks 45% Tax Hike at February Election

Government News

Jackson, NJ – Jackson voters will have to decide on February 21st whether or not they will approve a 45% tax hike for Fire District No. 2 to the tune of a…

February 5, 2026

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Veteran firefighter lost in Camden marina ice tragedy

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CAMDEN, NJ – A veteran firefighter with decades of service died Thursday after plunging through ice and becoming trapped beneath the water at a marina along the Camden Waterfront, city officials confirmed.…

February 5, 2026

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Fire engulfs backyard kennel as crews rescue two dogs in Manchester

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MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters rushed into action Tuesday night after a reported large open burn in a residential yard escalated into a dangerous fire involving an outdoor dog kennel in the…

February 5, 2026

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