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Franklin Lakes Man Struck by Lightning While Golfing at Ballyowen in Sussex County

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SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — A 28-year-old man from Franklin Lakes was hospitalized after being struck by lightning while golfing at Ballyowen Golf Club on July 8, according to the Hardyston Police Department.

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How to Stay Safe During a Summer Heat Emergency: Essential Tips for Extreme Heat in New Jersey and Beyond

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Ridgewood NJ, as temperatures soar across the region, summer heat emergencies have become more frequent—and more dangerous. Whether you’re in New Jersey, along the Jersey Shore, or anywhere facing extreme heat, it’s crucial to know how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets when the weather becomes dangerously hot.

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Double Crash on Route 208 in Glen Rock Linked to Poor Drainage and Rain-Induced Hydroplaning

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Two Drivers Hit Same Utility Pole 14 Hours Apart During Nor’easter

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Glen Rock NJ, a stretch of Route 208 in Glen Rock became a danger zone last month when two separate drivers crashed into the same utility pole just 14 hours apart. According to Glen Rock Police, the crashes were no coincidence—they were the direct result of hydroplaning caused by heavy rain and poor drainage during a spring nor’easter.

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Canadian Wildfires Trigger Hazy Skies and Health Concerns in North Jersey

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Ridgewood Nj, North Jersey residents may be noticing hazy skies and reduced air quality this week—and it’s not just the weather. Smoke from dozens of out-of-control wildfires in Canada is drifting into parts of the United States, including New Jersey and New York City, raising both environmental and public health alarms.

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Power Outage in Glen Rock Affects 46 Homes After Tree Falls on Thurston Terrace

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Glen Rock NJ, a fallen tree on Thurston Terrace caused a power outage affecting 46 PSE&G customers in Glen Rock on the morning of Saturday, May 31.

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Glen Rock Driver Survives Scare After Live Power Line Falls on Windshield

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Glen Rock NJ, a driver narrowly avoided serious injury or worse when a high-voltage power line struck her vehicle’s windshield late Thursday morning on Cornwall Road in Glen Rock. The dramatic incident occurred after a fallen tree dislodged the power line, sending it crashing onto the car just seconds later.

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