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• N.J. motorists warned to watch for slick spots 

  by Julia Hays on February 12th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Motorists in New Jersey are urged to use caution because temperatures are below freezing and there could be ice on the highways.

  Snow and ice remain problems on many local roads two days after a major storm battered the state. Plows and spreaders continue to try to clear streets.

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• DPW crews continue work to clear trees, debris from roads 

  by Cherry Hill Township on February 11th, 2010 | Comment

  Throughout Wednesday night and Thursday morning, the Department of Public Works received more than 100 reports of downed trees and limbs blocking municipal roadways in the wake of yesterday’s crippling snowstorm.

  As the number of calls grew and the scale of the storm damage became apparent, Township officials and emergency responders determined that roadway tree-removal [...]

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• With few people on the roads, major accidents were rare 

  by Julia Hays on February 11th, 2010 | Comment

  

  By George Mast, Courier-Post Staff

  Despite the blizzard, local and state authorities reported few major incidents through Wednesday midafternoon as many motorists chose not to brave the roads at all.

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• Towing, repair firms benefit 

  by Julia Hays on February 11th, 2010 | Comment

  

  By Rachel Misenko, Courier-Post Staff

  As some motorists across South Jersey ventured out in this week's snowstorms tow-truck operators, auto body repair shops and auto service businesses knew work is headed their way.

  Accidents are bound to happen. Vehicles will get stuck.

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• Camden Co. asks motorists to stay home until noon as South Jersey digs out 

  by Julia Hays on February 11th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Camden County officials are asking motorists to stay off the roads until noon as South Jerseyans struggled against bitter cold temperatures and icy conditions that made shoveling and driving difficult and dangerous Thursday in the aftermath of a blizzard that dumped up to 20 inches of snow on the Garden State.

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• Storm sets new mark; more snow may follow 

  by Julia Hays on February 11th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Wednesday's blizzard, the second major snowstorm to batter the region in less than a week, sealed this season as the snowiest winter on record.

  Read the rest of this story and view the Courier-Post's snow photo galleries at: Storm sets new mark; more snow may follow | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post.

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• South Jersey “snowmageddon” photo galleries 

  by Julia Hays on February 10th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Click here to check out the Courier-Post's staff photo galleries to see tons of photos of sledding, snowmen, clean-up crews, and how residents are coping with the second snow storm this week.

  Cherry Hill InJersey is a Web site that is open to community contributors. If you're spending the evening [...]

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• Downed trees, limbs reported around Cherry Hill; residents urged to use caution 

  by Cherry Hill Township on February 10th, 2010 | Comment

  Conditions around Cherry Hill continue to deteriorate in the wake of today’s storm. Downed trees and limbs are being reported throughout town, and road conditions are treacherous.

  In light of these hazardous conditions, Mayor Platt advises residents to take the following precautions to stay safe:

  Stay away from trees and limbs that have fallen or [...]

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    Julia Hays 7:34 pm on February 10, 2010 Permalink | Reply

    Thanks so much for posting this information! Hopefully residents will take advantage of this forum to share any news they may have regarding downed trees, icy streets, etc. Stay safe out there, everybody!

• Town Hall, Library, Schools closed Thursday, Feb. 11; trash collection canceled 

  by Cherry Hill Township on February 10th, 2010 | Comment

  The Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will remain closed on Thursday, Feb. 11, to ensure the safety of municipal employees and residents in these treacherous weather conditions. All Township schools and the Cherry Hill Public Library will remain closed, as well, and all recreational programs have been canceled.

  This closure affects all non-emergency offices, including [...]

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• Cherry Hill schools closed 

  by Julia Hays on February 10th, 2010 | Comment

  

  The following closings and delays in the South Jersey region have been confirmed by the Courier-Post.

  If your school or facility is not listed, it may not have been confirmed via Web site or media reports at this time. Please check with your school and check the Courier-Post Web site later, as [...]

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• More weather-related closings 

  by Julia Hays on February 10th, 2010 | Comment

  

  The following is a list of events across the tri-county area canceled or postponed due to the weather:

  Cherry Hill has canceled trash and recycling collection for today. Collection will resume on Thursday, weather permitting, and all other collection days will remain the same. Residents may contact Cherry Hill's Department of Public Works at (856) [...]

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• Video: Cherry Hill and Collingswood Deals With Costs 

  by Julia Hays on February 10th, 2010 | Comment

  Dave Schratweiser looks at how one New Jersey town will deal with serious financial pressures from record snowfall in the region.

  via Video: Collingswood Deals With Costs.

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• BLIZZARD WARNING issued for region; ‘life-threatening conditions are possible’ 

  by Julia Hays on February 10th, 2010 | Comment

  

  The National Weather Service has canceled its Winter Storm Warning and issued a Blizzard Warning for Camden, Gloucester, Burlington and surrounding counties.

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• Town Hall closed Wednesday, Feb. 10 

  by Cherry Hill Township on February 9th, 2010 | Comment

   The Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 10, due to the impending snow storm. This closure affects all municipal offices except the Police Department and Public Works.

  Please note that in light of this closure, the grace period for first-quarter taxes has been extended to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. [...]

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• South Jersey braces for more snow 

  by Julia Hays on February 8th, 2010 | Comment

  

  South Jerseyans might not get a chance to rest after spending the weekend digging out from a major snowstorm.

  Forecasters say another a storm starting late Tuesday is expected to bring a foot or more to most of the Garden State, with 18 inches or more in a swath across the middle of the state.

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    Charlene Jones Smith 5:00 pm on February 8, 2010 Permalink | Reply

    I feel sorry for you guys in Vineland my home town, but I wish I was there! There’s no place like home..i’m clicking my heals but it’s not working…Keep your heads up guys..you think the groundhog had anything to do with it:-)

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    Home in a Great South Jersey Community 12:19 pm on February 10, 2010 Permalink | Reply

    Its been quite a winter here in South Jersey. We’re on our way to having the most snow in this area in recorded history. Still a great place to live though.