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Fishermen Save Sinking Boaters: 5 NJ Stories You Need To Read
Also in today's news: Family says panhandlers are exploiting girl for money; 2 men charged after missing child found in Georgia.
Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.
Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:
1. Officials said a former youth coach was charged in a pair of sexual assaults, one which occurred last month and the other having taken place nearly 25 years ago. (Read more on Patch.)
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2. Authorities charged two men after a 14-year-old New Jersey girl, who was reported missing on July 30, was found in Georgia last week. Officials said the teen was found safely, shortly after midnight last Thursday. (Read more on Patch.)
3. A group of Boy Scouts on vacation in Maryland helped rescue a drowning man in the Chesapeake Bay. The Scoutmaster said the incident helped the boys put their scouting knowledge to a real-world experience, and that their training helped them jump into action. (Read more on Patch.)
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4. The parents of Adeline Eick, who was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder, are warning about a scam using their 5-year-old's image and her cause. They said people have been holding signs with Adeline's name and picture around Somerset County. (Read more on Patch.)
5. The crew of a sport fishing boat rescued four people off the coast of the Jersey Shore on Sunday, after an apparent sinking. The stranded boaters were treading water without life jackets, according to video posted by their rescuers. (Read more on Patch.)
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