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Utility

Driver hospitalized after crash into utility pole in suspected DWI incident

July 18, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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MANCHESTER, N.J. — A 61-year-old woman was taken to a trauma center Wednesday afternoon after a suspected impaired driving crash that brought down power lines … Read more

Crash involving utility pole shuts down Route 304 in New City

July 2, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEW CITY, N.Y. — A motor vehicle accident has closed Route 304 in both directions between Ridge Road and Old Haverstraw Road, according to the … Read more

New Jersey congresswoman backs solar energy shift amid rising utility costs and failed wind strategy

May 19, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey congresswoman running for governor in New Jersey is pivoting from her party’s failed wind energy platform and doubling down … Read more

Lawmakers call on Murphy to suspend state tax, equity tax on rising utility bills

May 15, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity … Read more

Traffic Alert: Car crash into utility pole closes Centerville Road in Holmdel

May 14, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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HOLMDEL, N.J. — A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Centerville Road near Windhill Way early Wednesday morning, prompting a road closure and causing … Read more

New bill in Trenton could send utility bills soaring even higher, lawmaker warns

May 9, 2025May 8, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee has advanced Senate Bill No. 249, which would require electric utilities to create and … Read more

Power back on after massive New Jersey wildfire as utility crews praised for swift response

April 23, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — All power has been restored to customers affected by the Jones Road Wildfire, one of New Jersey’s largest blazes in two … Read more

Wilkes-Barre woman reports fraudulent utility accounts opened in her name

April 18, 2025 by Chris Quigley
Handcuffs

WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 51-year-old city resident has reported being the victim of identity fraud after discovering that multiple utility accounts were opened using her … Read more

Silver Spring woman dies in late-night crash after striking utility pole

April 15, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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SILVER SPRING, MD — A 34-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Sunday night after her SUV veered off the road and struck … Read more

State lawmakers blast Dem utility hikes, call for nuclear energy alternative

March 28, 2025 by Phil Stilton
Salem nuclear power plant at delaware bay, nj

TRENTON, N.J. — Members of the 9th Legislative District warned Friday that soaring electricity and natural gas rates have created a “full-blown crisis” in New … Read more

Republicans slam Murphy energy policies as NJ utility bills soar

March 27, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa (R-1) are demanding answers from the Murphy administration and … Read more

New Jersey Surcharge Taxes Your Utility Bills 3% to Pay for Those Who Can’t for ‘Societal Benefit’

March 22, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr., both Republicans from New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District, called Thursday for a full audit … Read more

Understanding the Societal Benefits Charge on Your New Jersey Utility Bill

March 18, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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Understanding New Jersey’s Societal Benefits Charge: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Why It Exists New Jersey residents may have noticed a line … Read more

Route 33 closed in Robbinsville due to downed utility pole

February 23, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Route 33 is closed in both directions between Lake Drive and Washington Boulevard due to a downed utility pole, police said Saturday. … Read more

Ocean County to host free utility assistance event in Toms River

February 2, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents struggling with utility bills will have an opportunity to connect with assistance programs during Ocean County Utility Assistance Day, a … Read more

Police and utility company searches for source of possible gas leak in North Jersey

December 23, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Authorities in Hackettstown and neighboring communities are responding to reports of a strong gas odor that has prompted concern among residents across … Read more

Whitesville Road Closure in Jackson as Utility Work Continues

December 15, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A section of Whitesville Road closure is nearing its 30-day expected closure end, as extensive roadwork conducted by A to Z … Read more

Route 47 closed in Middle Township after crash damages utility wires

December 8, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A motor vehicle accident has forced the closure of Route 47 between Goshen Swainton Road and Court House Dennis Road, according … Read more

Traffic Alert: Crash downs utility pole, closes Robbinsville-Allentown Road

December 8, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — A motor vehicle crash has closed Robbinsville-Allentown Road between Main Street and Lilac Terrace, according to Robbinsville Township Police. The incident, which … Read more

Utility work closes northbound Littleton Road in Parsippany through Dec. 5

December 3, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Littleton Road/Route 202 will be closed to northbound traffic between Campus Drive and Sylvan Way for underground utility work beginning today, December … Read more

Crash brings down utility pole, closes Warminster Road in Upper Moreland

November 29, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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UPPER MORELAND, Pa. — Warminster Road has been closed in both directions between Chelsea and Byberry Roads after a vehicle crash brought down a utility … Read more

Driver charged with manslaughter in fatal collision with utility worker

November 25, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Silver Spring woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal pedestrian collision that killed a WSSC Water employee working along … Read more

Woman killed in crash after car strikes utility pole in Gaithersburg

November 23, 2024 by Chris Quigley
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A 41-year-old woman lost her life Thursday night when a car collided with a wooden utility pole in Gaithersburg, according to … Read more

Toms River to Require Utility Companies to Pay For and Fully Pave Roads After They’re Dug Up

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TOMS RIVER – The township of Toms River, New Jersey, is advancing an ordinance requiring utility companies to properly repave roads they dig up, particularly … Read more

N.J. expands electric vehicle charging access with new utility requirements

October 29, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced on Wednesday the adoption of new minimum filing requirements (MFRs) for the state’s … Read more

Major Crash in Jackson Township: Overturned Truck and Utility PoleFire

August 1, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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JACKSON, NJ—A major accident involving multiple vehicles, including an overturned box truck, occurred at the intersection of East Veterans Highway and Stacy Court in Jackson … Read more

Utility Worker Dies After Electrocution in Montgomery County

July 11, 2024 by Chris Quigley
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Washington, D.C. – A utility worker was electrocuted in Montgomery County, resulting in a tragic fatality. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers discovered the woman unconscious … Read more

Utility Worker Electrocuted in Montgomery County

July 10, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating the death of 39-year-old Osmar Daniel Chavarria. … Read more

Crash and Utility Pole Down on NJ 70 in Manchester Township

July 5, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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Manchester Township, NJ – A crash and downed utility pole caused disruptions on NJ 70 eastbound, west of CR 14/Beckersville Rd, early this morning. The … Read more

Cat Rescued from Utility Pole in California, Named ‘Electra’

May 26, 2024 by Entertainment News
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KERN COUNTY, CA – A collaborative rescue effort between Kern County Animal Services (KCAS) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) successfully saved a cat … Read more

One Dead After Car Crash Into Utility Pole Outside Chesapeake Business

May 20, 2024 by Traffic Reporter

Chesapeake, VA – Chesapeake police officers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Campostella Rd. One person, an adult male driver, lost his life … Read more

Utility Work Prompts Road Closure in Lodi

May 16, 2024 by Traffic Reporter
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Lodi, NJ – Utility work on Hancock St will lead to a road closure at Avenue F with no access to Trudy Dr. The work … Read more

*Downed Utility Line Prompts 30-Minute Road Closure in Wall

April 29, 2024 by Traffic Reporter
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Wall, NJ—Lakewood Rd between Algonkin Tr and Lenape Tr was closed for 30 minutes today due to a down utility line. The South Wall Fire … Read more

Downed Utility Pole Shuts Down Eastbound Lanes in Toms River on Route 571

June 4, 2024April 18, 2024 by Phil Stilton
Downed utility pole shuts down eastbound lanes in toms river on route 571 - photo licensed by shore news network.

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A utility pole has fallen across Ridgeway Road (Route 571), leading to the closure of all eastbound lanes near the Boy … Read more

New Jersey Utility Crew Rescues Cat from Telephone Lines

March 30, 2024 by Local News Report
Photo by newton animal control

HARDWICK, NJ — In a heartwarming display of community and courage, workers from Planet Network, an Internet service provider, teamed up with Newton Animal Control … Read more

Crash Leaves Downed Signal, Utility Pole in Hamilton

March 11, 2024 by Charlie Dwyer
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TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, NJ – In the early hours of March 9, the Township of Hamilton Police Department was called to the scene of a … Read more

Utility Pole Down Leads to Road Closure on Center Avenue in Fort Lee

February 13, 2024 by Charlie Dwyer
Utility pole down leads to road closure on center avenue in fort lee - photo licensed by shore news network.

Fort Lee, NJ – A downed utility pole with exposed wires has prompted the closure of Center Avenue in Fort Lee. The section between Main … Read more

Stafford Township Announces Extended Traffic Detour on Route 9 for Utility Repairs

February 12, 2024 by Charlie Dwyer
Police cruiser at the scene.

Stafford Township, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department has issued an update regarding the ongoing traffic detour on Route 9, between Cedar Bridge and … Read more

Downed Utility Pole After Hit and Run Crash in Gloucester

February 6, 2024 by Charlie Dwyer
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Gloucester Township, NJ – The Gloucester Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit is currently investigating a hit and run crash that took place in the … Read more

Driver Loses Control, Strikes Utility Pole in Yonkers

February 4, 2024 by Adam Devine
Police cruiser at the scene.

Yonkers, NY – A late-night traffic accident involving a single vehicle led to the damage of utility poles at the intersection of Cook, Mile Square, … Read more

Utility Pole Blocks Arbour Drive in Newark, Disrupting Traffic

January 9, 2024 by Jeff Jones
Yellow law enforcement tape isolating crime scene. Blurred view of city, toned in red and blue police car lights

NEWARK, DE – A fallen utility pole has led to the closure of Arbour Drive, just north of West Chestnut Hill Road, as reported by … Read more

TRAFFIC ALERT: Utility Work Closes Road in Manchester, New Jersey

January 4, 2024 by Charlie Dwyer
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MANCHESTER, NJ – Colonial Drive will be closed from Huntington Drive to the Manchester EMS building on Thursday, January 4, from 8 a.m. until 4 … Read more

Down Utility Pole Forces Closure of Route 539 in Stafford Township

December 22, 2023 by Charlie Dwyer
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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department has issued a traffic alert following a motor vehicle accident that necessitated the replacement of a … Read more

Pennsylvania Water Utility Attacked by Iranian Linked Cyberterrorists, More Planned

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 by Conservative Times
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ALIQUIPPA, PA – The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa revealed a cyberattack on one of its booster stations by an Iranian-backed group, Cyber Av3ngers. Matthew … Read more

Utility Work Closes Hospital Road in Wall Township

November 27, 2023 by Charlie Dwyer
Road closed sign.

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police Department has announced a temporary road closure on Hospital Road, effective today until approximately 3:30 p.m. The closure, … Read more

Utility Pole Accident Leads to Road Closure and Power Outage in New City

November 25, 2023 by Adam Devine
Utility pole accident leads to road closure and power outage in new city - photo licensed by shore news network.

NEW CITY, NY – Buena Vista Road is closed due to a vehicle colliding with a utility pole north of Brook Road overnight. Officials state … Read more

Grenade Found Taped to Utility Pole Outside New Jersey Synagogue

November 22, 2023 by Phil Stilton
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LAKEWOOD, NJ – Authorities in Ocean County responded to an apparent hate-crime-related incident in Lakewood Township Sunday morning after what appeared to be a grenade … Read more

California utility to blame for deadly 2022 fire -report

November 15, 2023 by Reuters

(Reuters) – California authorities have determined that a major utility company is to blame for a 2022 wildfire that killed two people, the Washington Post … Read more

Upcoming Road Repairs and Utility Work in Cinnaminson Township

November 12, 2023 by Phil Stilton
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CINNAMINSON, NJ – The Cinnaminson Township Police Department announced a schedule for road repairs and utility work from November 13 to November 18. This update … Read more

Traffic Problems in Fort Lee with Downed Utility Pole

October 30, 2023 by Charlie Dwyer
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FORT LEE, NJ – There’s no consipiracy on Chris Christie’s part this time, but be prepared for some traffic problems in Fort Lee until tomorrow. … Read more

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