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NJ beach advisories: 6 Jersey Shore beaches under water quality alerts
Six beaches in Monmouth and Ocean counties are under water quality advisories after health authorities found high levels of a bacteria common in feces in water samples collected this week. Each beach had high levels of Enterococcus, a microbe found in feces of humans and animals. High levels of the bacteria can result from sewage leaks, stormwater runoff, or wildlife and pet waste washing into streams and rivers. As of Aug. 6, these beaches had bacteria levels higher than what New Jersey environmental officials considers safe for swimming, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Keyport beach near Broad Street. Shrewsbury River Yacht Club in Fair Haven. Windward Beach in Brick. Cedar Bridge Manor Park in Brick. Cedar Point in South Toms River. Beachwood's beach, which will remain closed for the season due to chronically elevated bacteria levels. Despite the water quality advisories, the areas remain open to swimming as of Aug. 6. Swimming in water contaminated with bacteria can lead to several types of illnesses, including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and infections of the ears, nose, eyes or throat. Health officials urge people not to swim near stormwater outflow pipes or in water that smells or is discolored. Amanda Oglesby is an Ocean County native who covers education and the environment. She has worked for the Press for more than 17 years. Reach her at @OglesbyAPP, aoglesby@ or 732-557-5701. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Bacteria counts trigger warning at 6 Jersey Shore beaches Solve the daily Crossword
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03-08-2025
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Cats die after car crash leads to house fire
HILLSBOROUGH - Several cats died as a result of a motor vehicle accident which in turn caused a house fire on Saturday, Lieutenant Christopher M. Engelhardt said Sunday morning. At 11:01 p.m. on Aug. 2, Hillsborough Township Police Department officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in the area of 256 Amwell Road. Officers found the vehicle involved in the collision caught fire, and the flames had spread to the home. The occupants of the house were safely evacuated without injury, but as a result of the fire, several cats were found dead inside the home, Engelhardt said. More: 'Your mother's going to get deported': Alleged foul-mouthed NJ judge facing ethics probe According to Englehardt, the driver of the vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident is currently under investigation by the Hillsborough Township Police Department in coordination with the Hillsborough Township Bureau of Fire Safety, Engelhardt said. Besides the police, several agencies including Hillsborough Fire Marshall, Hillsborough Fire Company's 36, 37, 38, Neshanic Fire Company, Raritan Fire Department, Somerville Fire Department, Manville Fire Department, Somerset Fire Department, Millstone Valley Fire Department, Elizabeth Ave. Fire Department, Montgomery EMS and Robert Wood Johnson EMS responded to the incident. email: cmakin@ Cheryl Makin is an award-winning feature, news and education reporter for part of the USA Today Network. Contact: Cmakin@ or @CherylMakin. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on Cats die after car crash leads to house fire Solve the daily Crossword
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02-08-2025
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New Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge to open Thursday, expect traffic delays: Cops
RUMSON ― The new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge over the Shrewsbury River is to officially open Thursday afternoon, according to a public alert sent from borough police. Heavy traffic delays are expected between noon and 6 p.m. on July 31, police said. It's been four years since officials broke ground on the $130 million project to replace the span, which as its name implies, connects the boroughs of Sea Bright and Rumson. More Local News: DWI checkpoint this weekend to be on Ocean Avenue in this NJ Shore town The old bridge was built in 1950 and had approached the end of its lifespan, with structural and functional limitations that did not meet modern design standards, according to Monmouth County officials, who are responsible for the structure. Contact Asbury Park Press reporter Erik Larsen at elarsen@ This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: New Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge to open Thursday, heavy traffic expected Solve the daily Crossword
