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Enterovirus Spreads - State health officials have now confirmed at least one case in New Jersey and they are expecting more. All hospitals and health centers in New Jersey have been placed on alert. Schools are being told what to look for. The infection spread rapidly from the Midwest and the kids who have gotten it have become very sick.
Another Player Faces Charges - Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer is charged with aggravated assault for an alleged July attack on the mother of his toddler son. Also on Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers decided that star defensive end Greg Hardy won't play any more games until his domestic violence case is resolved. Hardy was convicted of assaulting a woman and threatening to kill her, but he's appealing the case.
- Cardinals' Jonathan Dwyer arrested on assault charges / Arizona Republic
Meanwhile, the owner of the Vikings admits the team made a mistake bringing Adrian Peterson back before his child abuse case was settled...
One Step Closer - The U.S. Senate followed the House's lead today and gave the Obama Administration authority to arm and train Syrian rebels so they can go after the group Islamic state. In Australia 15 people have been arrested for plotting a public beheading. An ISIS leader called on Australian supporters to kill. The plan was to randomly select a victim in Sydney and carry out the gruesome execution...
- House grudgingly approves arms for Syrian rebels / NJ1015.com (Associated Press)
- Australia raids over 'Islamic State plot to behead' / BBC
Cost of Rock Salt Jumps - Here's some not-so-shocking news. following the brutal winter we had last year, when many towns ran out of road salt, we get word the cost of that salt is now up significantly.
- Road salt prices jump as winter approaches / NJ1015.com
Explosion Claims Life - A man's body was found in the rubble of an East Brunswick home destroyed by an explosion and fire this week. We don't yet have an ID. Neighbors report hearing a large explosion. By the time fire fighters got there, there wasn't much left of the home. A gas explosion is possible but not confirmed....
Balloon Causes Accident - A balloon from her baby shower caused a New Jersey woman to crash her car in Franklin Township. She had just left the shower, and had a balloon in the backseat, when it drifted into the front of the car, causing her to swerve. The car hit a tree and flipped over. Both she and the baby will be ok.
Holiday Help - If you're one of the many still looking for work things could be looking up! The outplacement consultant firm challenger, Gray and Christmas says they expect big seasonal employment gains in the retail sector this year. More than 800,000 seasonal workers could be hired, the highest since 1999.
"Bribe" to Leagues? - Already getting pushback from pro leagues on legalizing sports betting, New Jersey lawmakers are proposing what amounts to a bribe. They aren't calling it that. But the proposal would give a small percent of every bet to the leagues to “protect the integrity" of the games. It's hoped the leagues will take the money and not sue to stop sports betting.
Keep it Clean Mow your lawn, clean-up your house and present some curb appeal...or else. In the Burlington County town of Evesham has passed a new ordinance that fines residents $1,500 per day -- if they don't keep up their properties. It's actually targeted to homes that are in foreclosures by banks who don't pay anyone to maintain the homes...
- $1,500 Fine for Poor Home Maintenance / NBC Philadelphia
Tuition Freeze - What do you think about lowering the cost of attending a public college in New Jersey while also giving institutions of higher education the incentive to graduate students in four years? That's exactly what would happen under a bill being considered by an Assembly committee today...
- NJ tuition freeze bill set for debate / NJ1015.com
- Rutgers, other NJ colleges face tuition price controls / Asbury Park Press
Preparing for Snooki - A North Jersey town is trying to blunt the negative effects of Snooki's wedding. She will wed at the Venitian in the fall and Garfield officials have passed a new permit ordinance they hope will reduce the time MTV spends in town and how much damage they can do...
- Ready for Snooki: Garfield adopts filming ordinance / The Record
Mystery Solved- An unmarked black helicopter that has been seen flying and hovering along the jersey shore has been causing a bit of alarm. We can tell you this morning it belongs to JCP&L They have been doing arial inspections of electrical transmission lines.
Paying More for Aging Parents - Adult children are shelling out more than they anticipated caring for aging parents according to a new report...
- Study: Americans endure unwanted care near death / NJ1015.com (AP)
Scotland Votes - Turnout is expected to be high today when voters in Scotland decide whether to remain part of the united kingdom. Polls suggest the result is too close to call.
- Q&A: What you need to know about Scotland's vote / USA Today
Toy Gun Ban Approved - Atlantic City has passed a ban on toy and replica guns. The toys can look authentic...and there are concerns they could be mistaken for the real thing.
- Atlantic City Council approves ban on realistic toy guns /Press of Atlantic City
Texting 9-1-1 - It is the 21st century and just about everybody texts these days so shouldn't 9-1-1 call centers be equipped to get emergency messages via text? Not all of them are, but a new bill slated to be considered today would change that………………
- Bill aims to improve 911 text capabilities / NJ1015.com
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