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Phone calls claiming bombs had been planted on the Seaside Heights boardwalk and that there were people armed with guns are being investigated as a swatting incident, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
Phone calls claiming bombs had been planted on the Seaside Heights boardwalk and that there were people armed with guns are being investigated as a swatting incident, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said. (Karen Wall/Patch)

NEW JERSEY —Hello NJ Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state this week you may have missed.

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ANCHOR Tax Rebate Scam: Be Aware Of Texts Seeking Info

If you are among the 2 million NJ residents newly-eligible to apply this year, officials say to watch out for a possible ANCHOR text scam.

Bomb Threat At Jersey Shore Boardwalk Probed As Swatting Incident: Prosecutor

Four phone calls warned about bombs and the callers claimed "operatives" armed with guns were in the area, the prosecutor's office said.

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29 NJ Pizzerias Make New Ranking For Best Regional-Style Pies

Take a look at the top-rated NJ pizza places serving up New York, Detroit, Roman, Neapolitan, and Sicilian-style slices.

NJ Scientist Successfully Rescued From Turkish Cave

A complex effort began last week to get medical aid to Mark Dickey, and prepare to bring him 3,400 feet back to the surface.

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