2021 – Page 2 – Shore News Network

Toms River Council President lands misogynistic farewell as town’s only female elected officials depart

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was a bittersweet moment on the Toms River Township Council Tuesday night as the township bid farewell to its only two elected female officials, Councilwoman Maria Maruca…

December 31, 2021

Democrat-Run States Are Pushing Laws To Target Social Media ‘Misinformation’

Democratic state lawmakers are proposing laws to curb “misinformation” on social media sites and other online platforms, mirroring efforts by Democrats in Congress. New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman announced a bill on Monday…

December 30, 2021

DC Mayor Criticized For Announcing Expectation That Schools Will Transition To Virtual Learning

Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., said she expects schools to switch to virtual learning in the coming weeks and throughout the spring 2022 semester, according to a Wednesday announcement which…

December 30, 2021

China To Establish Moon Base Sooner Than Expected

China accelerated its plans to set up a research base on the moon, potentially establishing one by 2027, the South China Morning Post reported. The new target date for the unmanned lunar…

December 30, 2021

Navy Seizes $4 Million Of Heroin From Fishing Vessel In Arabian Sea

The U.S. Navy seized $4 million of heroin from a fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea, officials announced Thursday, the Associated Press reported. The USS Tempest and USS Typhoon busted the stateless…

December 30, 2021

Oklahoma Proposes Bill That Would Allow Parents To Remove Sexually Graphic Books From School Libraries

An Oklahoma bill introduced on Dec. 16 may allow parents to seek the removal of books that they deem inappropriate from school libraries. The bill, Senate Bill 1142, would give parents a…

December 30, 2021

Germany To Shut Down All Remaining Nuclear Plants, Forcing Reliance On Fossil Fuels

Germany announced that it would shutter its remaining six nuclear power plants by the end of 2022, completely ending its reliance on the renewable source. “For the energy industry in Germany, the…

December 30, 2021

Governor Murphy returns from Central American vacation…touts COVID-19 successes, says “We can finally see the light”

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy returned home from his week-long Central American family vacation in Costa Rica and immediately touted his 2021 successes dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. “A…

December 30, 2021

The mask mandates are back in New Jersey and here are the cities that now require them indoors

TRENTON, NJ – While New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has yet to issue a statewide mask mandate or indoor capacity restrictions against businesses, some New Jersey cities have taken it upon themselves…

December 30, 2021

Dr. Fauci says vaccine’s failure to stop variant infections was ‘communication error’ despite claims otherwise

Dr. Anthony Fauci now suggests that Americans who thought their two-dose COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots were going to keep them protected from contracting the virus is nothing more than a communications…

February 3, 2022

Ocean County sees 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as testing center overloaded minutes after opening

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re hoping to get a COVID-19 test in Ocean County at the health department clinic, think again. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the center at Ocean County College…

December 30, 2021

Monmouth County sees 3,500 new COVID cases over Christmas weekend

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone and County Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that between Thursday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 27, there have been…

December 30, 2021

Here’s where you can bring your Christmas Tree for disposal in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees part of their holiday cleanup. Most of the trees that are collected go to the Ocean County…

December 30, 2021

Phil Murphy to return to New Jersey today as COVID daily caseload nears staggering 30,000 mark

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is expected to return to New Jersey from his weeklong Central American Christmas family vacation in Costa Rica to a much different state than…

December 30, 2021

Million dollar Powerball ticket sold in Summerville

Summerville, SC – A Powerball player in Summerville won $1 million in the Christmas Day drawing. With no jackpot winner, Powerball draws for $416 million tonight. The $1 million ticket was purchased from the Refuel #48 at 605 Brighton…

December 30, 2021

Couple wins $200k on scratch-off two days before Christmas

COATS, NC – A “great Christmas” got even better for Kelly McGee of Coats when two days before Christmas Day a $5 scratch-off turned into an early gift of $200,000. “I was…

December 30, 2021

Waxhaw woman wins $100,000 on lottery scratch-off

WAXHAW, NC – Vicky Gause of Waxhaw took a chance on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize. Gause bought her lucky Ultimate 7’s ticket from the Circle K on…

December 30, 2021

Moravian Falls man wins $100k prize with scratch-off ticket

MORAVIAN FALLS, NC – Robert Tevepaugh of Moravian Falls tried his luck on a $25 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize. Tevepaugh received his lucky Spectacular Riches ticket as a Christmas…

December 30, 2021

34 Year-Old Woman Shot and Killed in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – On December 29, 2021, at approximately 10:44 p.m., Northwest District patrol officers responded to the 3300 block of Edgewood Road to investigate discharging. When officers arrived at the location,…

December 30, 2021

Baltimore Police make Arrest in Attempted Murder that left Teen Shot

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – In reference to the shooting that occurred on November 25, 2021, in the 1200 block of Glenwood Avenue, investigators have arrested 18-year-old Andrew Abiola. Detectives believe the shooting stemmed…

December 30, 2021

Teen reported missing from South Jersey home

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – On 12/27/2021 at approximately 1417 hrs. Asaiah Jones was reported missing from her residence, by her mother. Asaiah was observed leaving the home on surveillance camera. Asaiah Jones…

December 30, 2021

Laurel Racetrax Player Changes Bet Type, Wins $55,672.50

BURTONSVILLE, MARYLAND – A Maryland Lottery player who favors Racetrax because he doesn’t like to wait long for results needs wait no longer for a big win. He collected a $55,672.50 prize on Dec.…

December 30, 2021

Man shot overnight in Neptune City

NEPTUNE CITY, NJ – Police in Neptune City are investigating the shooting of a man early Wednesday morning in Neptune City. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Drummon Avenue. Police say…

December 30, 2021

$50k Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND – Hagerstown is the home of our latest $50,000 winning Powerball ticket as the jackpot continues its roll. Check your tickets from Wednesday’s drawing if you bought one at the Hagerstown Sunoco…

December 30, 2021

Republicans calling for full investigating into Governor Phil Murphy’s pandemic mishandling that lead to deaths of thousands

All 15 members of the Senate Republican Caucus are once again calling for the formation of a Senate Select Committee on the Executive Branch’s Response to the COVID-19 pandemic after Governor Murphy’s…

December 30, 2021

2021 - Page 2

Toms River Council President lands misogynistic farewell as town’s only female elected officials depart

DC Mayor Criticized For Announcing Expectation That Schools Will Transition To Virtual Learning

China To Establish Moon Base Sooner Than Expected

Navy Seizes $4 Million Of Heroin From Fishing Vessel In Arabian Sea

Oklahoma Proposes Bill That Would Allow Parents To Remove Sexually Graphic Books From School Libraries

Germany To Shut Down All Remaining Nuclear Plants, Forcing Reliance On Fossil Fuels

Governor Murphy returns from Central American vacation…touts COVID-19 successes, says “We can finally see the light”

The mask mandates are back in New Jersey and here are the cities that now require them indoors

Dr. Fauci says vaccine’s failure to stop variant infections was ‘communication error’ despite claims otherwise

Ocean County sees 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as testing center overloaded minutes after opening

Monmouth County sees 3,500 new COVID cases over Christmas weekend

Here’s where you can bring your Christmas Tree for disposal in Ocean County

Phil Murphy to return to New Jersey today as COVID daily caseload nears staggering 30,000 mark

Million dollar Powerball ticket sold in Summerville

Couple wins $200k on scratch-off two days before Christmas

Waxhaw woman wins $100,000 on lottery scratch-off

Moravian Falls man wins $100k prize with scratch-off ticket

34 Year-Old Woman Shot and Killed in Baltimore

Baltimore Police make Arrest in Attempted Murder that left Teen Shot

Teen reported missing from South Jersey home

Laurel Racetrax Player Changes Bet Type, Wins $55,672.50

Man shot overnight in Neptune City

$50k Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Hagerstown

Republicans calling for full investigating into Governor Phil Murphy’s pandemic mishandling that lead to deaths of thousands

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Mikie Sherrill’s Mysterious Navy Past Under Fire as Academy Cheating Scandal Explodes

Former FBI director James Comey indicted on obstruction and false statement charges

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Homeland Security slams sanctuary state enablers; New Jersey policies draw fire

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