Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 75.
🌶 Hot!
Friday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Exposes Himself At Business In South Jersey, Officials Say (patch.com) — Medford police say a 42-year-old Burlington man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to an employee at Anna’s Nails and Spa in town. Officers used surveillance video to identify the suspect, who left in a gray Honda Civic, and later charged him with criminal sexual contact and lewdness before releasing him pending a court appearance.
• No. 6 Shawnee beats Moorestown to repeat as South Jersey, Group 3 champion (PHOTOS) (nj.com subscription) — Shawnee boys lacrosse capped its season in Medford by routing Moorestown 13–3 to repeat as South Jersey Group 3 champions. Led by standout performances from Tyler Rotkowitz and Tommy McAneney, the Renegades earned their second straight sectional crown and will now face top-ranked Summit in Friday’s state Group 3 final at The College of New Jersey.
• In the AI era, New Jersey relies on humans and a 1911 invention to spot wildfires (whyy.org) — High above the Pine Barrens, the Medford Fire Tower still relies on a human observer and a century-old tool to spot wildfires threatening nearby homes. The piece follows fire watcher Brian Gerber as he explains how early detection from Medford and other towers helps protect South Jersey communities despite new AI and drone technologies.
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Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Food Operations Production Manager in Medford. Apply here.
Kirkland's, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Team Member - Kirkland's Home - Part Time in Marlton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.
Brio Italian Grille closing in Cherry Hill, to be replaced by Fogo de Chão (nj.com)
USPS launches annual dog bite awareness campaign; New Jersey reported 135 incidents last year (wrnjradio.com)
Mount Laurel
Handler Warehouse - Part Time (Warehouse like) in Mount Laurel, New Jersey (fedex.com)
NJ Man Stole $300K By Impersonating Mortgage Company: Prosecutor (patch.com)
Man, 50, killed in Mount Laurel when his car hit a parked freightliner (thedailyjournal.com)
Cherry Hill
Man Shot Dead Early Tuesday Morning In South Jersey, Prosecutor Says (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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