4 Drown, Including 2 Toddlers, Reports Say: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

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. Two swimmers who went missing were found dead Monday in a Camden County lake, and two toddlers drowned in a backyard pool Sunday morning in Bellmawr, according to reports.

2. One New Jersey Lottery player hit the jackpot for Monday's Jersey Cash 5 drawing, winning a prize worth more than $1 million. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Amid financial problems, Rider University officials said they eliminated 31 non-faculty jobs last week, which represents a cost savings of about $2.04 million. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Police say they nabbed four car thieves after they stopped at a South Brunswick Wawa to grab an early-morning snack and a drink. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A woman was assaulted on Monday afternoon while working at a library on Princeton University's campus, the Department of Public Safety said. (Read more on Patch.)