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Special Pope Trains/Double DUI Crashes/Breastfeeding Debate/Sand Collapse

Take a look at these stories and more from South Jersey this week.

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New Shoe Store at Gloucester Premium Outlets Helping Needy Families Go Back to School
The retailer invites shoppers to help raise funds to provide new shoes to area children to start the school year and will match donations.

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Prosecutor Will Seek Jail For Toms River Man Whose Dog Drowned In Frozen River
Andrew Mayer said he will represent himself, rather that hiring a lawyer.

Two Rescued After Sailboat Catches Fire Off Ocean City Coast
Two people and their dog were aboard, three miles offshore, authorities said.

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Plane Skids Off Runway In Berkeley
The FAA was notified of the Aug. 4 incident.

Former Brick Councilman Charged With Sexual Contact With Boy, 15
Dan Toth, 38, was running for council again.

NJ Transit Announces Special Schedule for Pope’s Visit
Limited special service on the Atlantic City Rail Line and River Line will be available for people visiting Philadelphia, b but you must buy tickets in advance.

Toms River Parade Moves Back To Halloween Permanently
The second-largest Halloween parade in the world had been held on the Saturday before each of the last three years.

Gloucester Township Officials Expect to Absorb Most of the Cost of Cleanup From June 23 Storm
It brought down trees, flipped cars and knocked out power.

Toms River Mother Charged In Son’s DUI Crash Won $1M In Lottery
She was charged with allowing him to drive while knowing he was impaired, police said.

Man With Over 60 Baggies of Heroin Caught After Jaywalking in Gloucester Township
He picked the wrong time to cross the street illegally.

Barnegat Bay Plume Caused By Silt, DOT Says; DEP Says Water Is Safe
The massive plume drew criticism from environmental groups.

Two Crashes, Two DUI Charges In 10 Hours For Toms River Man
The first crash caused heavy traffic while a utility pole was repaired. The second was in the traffic caused by the first crash, police said.

Toll Increases for Tacony-Palmyra, Burlington-Bristol Bridges Approved
Officials expect to generate $12 million more in revenue.

284 Crashes, 11 Fatal Ones: Route 539’s Frightening Tale
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announces efforts to curb reckless driving, accidents.

UPDATE: Boy Injured In Sand Collapse On Surf City Beach In Stable Condition
The child was flown by helicopter to a nearby trauma center.

South Jersey Woman Claims Inability to Breastfeed at Work Cost Her Her Job
Her employer wouldn’t allow her to take breaks for it, report says.

New Overnight Parking Rules In Point Beach On The Way
Borough attorney hopes to avoid any new lawsuits.

Police Seek Duo Who Stole $1,600 Worth Of Baby Formula
The two women stole from the same Acme twice, report says.

Former Princeton University Kicker Who Escaped Hungarian Revolution to be Honored
Charlie Gogolak was named First Team All-American in 1965.

Attorney General Investigating Police-Involved Shooting in Mercer County
A state trooper and a county sheriff’s officer shot and wounded a 14-year-old in Trenton.

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