Author: Breaking Local News Report
JOBSTOWN, NJ – Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm is hosting its annual Fall Festival, now through October 27, featuring a giant 5-acre corn maze perfect for families seeking fall fun. This intricately designed maze offers an engaging and challenging adventure amid the tall cornstalks, providing entertainment for all ages. The wide, well-maintained paths ensure the maze is accessible to both strollers and wheelchairs, making it a great outing for families with young children or those with mobility needs. Located at 2691 Monmouth Road, Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm invites visitors to enjoy the autumn season with this exciting outdoor activity. Admission costs…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – R & J Farm is welcoming visitors to its annual Fall Festival, offering a variety of activities now through November 3. The main attraction is the corn maze, where guests can embark on an exciting adventure, searching for 6 hidden location points along well-maintained trails. If anyone needs a little help along the way, the friendly “corn cop” is on hand to assist. Families can also enjoy a scenic hayride to the pumpkin patch, where they can pick the perfect pumpkin for the season. Designated photo areas throughout the fields provide the ideal backdrop for capturing…
MANALAPAN, NJ – The Maple Leaf Farms Fall Festival is now underway, offering an exciting blend of live bull riding, country music, and an impressive array of activities for all ages. Running through October 27, this family-friendly festival features over 20 different attractions, providing a full day of entertainment for visitors looking to enjoy autumn in a fun and festive setting. Among the unique highlights are a wooden train and tractor swing, horse tire swings, and a pumpkin village for children to explore. Families can navigate the corn maze, enjoy hayrides, or test their skills with pumpkin bowling. Animal lovers…
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Southgate Old Mill Park in Glen Burnie on Thursday evening. Officers responded to the park, located at 8224 Oakwood Road, around 6:45 p.m. after receiving a report of an armed robbery near the basketball courts. The victim, a male, reported that two suspects approached him, with one pointing a firearm and demanding he empty his pockets. The second suspect stood behind the first, also brandishing a firearm. The suspects fled the scene after the robbery, and the victim was not harmed. Officers quickly canvassed the area and located…
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hackensack Police Department is investigating a 911 call involving Hackensack High School, according to a statement released by the department on social media Friday. Authorities have urged parents and community members not to respond to the school while the situation is under investigation. “There is no need for parents or community members to respond to the school at this time,” the police department said in the statement, adding that more information would be provided as the investigation continues. The nature of the 911 call has not been disclosed, but police emphasized that the safety of students…
BROOKLYN, M.D. — Four juveniles have been charged following a stolen vehicle crash that damaged a home early Friday morning in Brooklyn. Police responded to a report of tampering with a vehicle on Kramme Avenue around 2:50 a.m. and arrived to see a 2020 black Hyundai sedan fleeing the scene. The vehicle, which had black tinted windows, struck a truck, causing the truck to crash into a residence on Church Street. The occupants of the residence sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Emergency personnel, including the fire department and a building inspector, responded to…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for distributing lewd images of children, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Andrew Anastasio, 60, was sentenced on Friday by Judge Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., following a guilty plea entered earlier this year. Anastasio will serve a minimum of three years without the possibility of parole. In addition to his prison sentence, he will be subject to Megan’s Law and placed under Parole Supervision for Life. Anastasio had pled guilty to the distribution charge on April 11. The case was initiated…
BRIDGETON, N.J. — Staff members from the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office participated in the Bridgeton Public Schools Back to School event earlier this week, continuing their efforts to engage with the local community. The event was held on Buckshutem Road and was one of many that the Prosecutor’s Office plans to attend in the coming weeks. Brenda and Diane, staffers from the office, represented the agency at the event, where they spoke with parents about public safety resources available through the Prosecutor’s Office. The office has committed to attending over 50 such events across the county as part of an…
WARREN, NJ – Wagner Farm Arboretum’s Brite Nites 2024 returns this October, transforming the grounds into a spectacular Halloween wonderland on October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This family-friendly event features a stunning 0.25-mile path of hand-carved, LED-lit pumpkins, along with themed attractions like pumpkin bowling, spooky games, and delicious offerings from food trucks. Brite Nites is not only a magical fall experience but also supports important community programs such as The Giving Garden and the Children’s Garden. The event is a cornerstone of the Arboretum’s annual fundraising efforts and promises fresh…
MEDFORD, NJ – Johnson’s Corner Farm invites families to join in the fun at its Fall Festival, running through November 1. The festival’s main attraction, the 5-acre corn maze, offers an engaging challenge for visitors of all ages. Guests are tasked with helping Barnyard Bill find his lost tractors by locating all 8 hidden throughout the maze. The adventure is designed to be enjoyable and non-scary, with an estimated completion time of 20 to 40 minutes. Located at 113 Church Road, Medford, NJ, the farm offers a range of seasonal activities alongside the maze, making it an ideal destination for…