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Progressive Democrat Candidate Welle to Confront “Racist” Jackson Residents Tonight

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

JACKSON-Progressive Democrat Josh Welle is on a mission to combat the “racists” in the fourth congressional district of New Jersey.   Those racists he says are the of residents Jackson and Howell Townships.  Tonight, he is coming to confront those he has called out in a public town hall meeting.

Welle had left no context as to why he singled out residents of four Central Jersey towns as racists, but tonight he will be in Jackson Township holding a town hall at the AmVets post #2, located on Route 571.

“I want to move this district forward,” Welle said. “I want to fight against racism and discrimination in this district.”

Today, we reached out to the Welle campaign for clarification on his comments, but have yet to receive a reply.

“But as you go to Howell and Jackson and Allentown and Millstone, and people who voted for Chris Smith for 37 years,” he said. “They’re not there yet.”

The event will run from 6:30 to 8pm tonight at Amvets Post #002 JACKSON NJ 1290 Toms River Road Jackson, NJ 08527.  It is open to the public.

https://www.facebook.com/MoreMonmouthMusings/videos/1322601711176153/

 

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Police Shocked to Find Over 50 Cats in Deplorable Conditions During Gas Leak Call

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

HOWELL-Police in Howell Township Thursday night were shocked to find over 50 cats in deplorable conditions at home they were investigating for a gas leak.

The cats, in various stages of neglectful condition were turned over to the Monmouth County SPCA.

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“Our Animal Control Division was called to the scene and the cats are slowly being caught and transported to our shelter,” the SPCA said.  “All of the animals are being treated for mass amounts of fleas, upper respiratory infections, skin infections and internal parasites. We have recovered pregnant cats, nursing mothers, kittens and adult cats; all of which are now in our compassionate care.”

The individual living in the home has been arrested and will face animal cruelty charges, according to police.

“We are in need of supplies and monetary donations to help us continue to care for these cats,” the Monmouth County SPCA said.  “As we are already in the midst of kitten season with a full shelter, we need your support more then ever!”

Those who want to help can shop online at Amazon to purchase supplies for the SPCA.

“We have created a special Amazon wishlist for your contribution convenience and you can also donate directly through Facebook for the cause,” the SPCA said.

To donate, visit Amazon.com.

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Firefighters Prepare for Submerged Vehicle Water Rescues

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

POINT PLEASANT-Firefighters in Point Pleasant performed water training this week that could one day save you from one of some people’s worst fears, being trapped in your car, underwater.

With miles of rivers and bayfront, the possibility at the Jersey Shore is real.  It doesn’t happen often, in fact rarely, but what if your car drove off a bridge or a dead end on a canal or lagoon?

A department-wide water rescue drill took place on Bay Avenue in the Bay Pointe Condominium neighborhood. The drill simulated a vehicle submersion in the mouth of the Point Pleasant Canal with a victim trapped inside.

“Under the direction of Dive Captain M. Remig, units were dispatched and launched our 2 flat-bottom rescue boats, with SCUBA Divers Ebeid and Cusack and Rescue Swimmers Waterson, Cook and Kavanaugh arriving on our Water Rescue Unit,” the department said. “Within minutes, divers located the submerged vehicle and made entry through the vehicle window. The victim was extricated and turned over to the rescue swimmers who initiated patient care in the water.”

The patient was then transported to the boat ramp at the base of Bay Avenue where he was turned over to members of Point Boro EMS for further treatment and transport to the emergency department.

The drill was not only for rescues in the town’s many waterways, but the department said, in light of recent storms and flooding, it could even happen on the roadways during a flash flood.

“We would like to remind the motoring public that they should not travel through flooded roads or should definitely not attempt to turn their vehicle into a vessel,” the department said.  “If you find yourself in a vehicle submersion scenario, we urge you to attempt to escape the vehicle as quickly as possible through a window before the vehicle sinks.”

“If you are unable to, we are coming for you!” the department said.

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Congressman Chris Smith “more determined now than ever” in face of death threat

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

Congressman Chris Smith told MMM that he is more determined than ever to serve the people of New Jersey’s 4th congressional district, following an online death threat he received last weekend.  The congressman said the threat is not the first and will not be the last. “We can’t let that kind of tactic win,” he said.

Dereal Finklin, 43, of Plainfield, was arrested on Saturday, July 28 after he posted a picture of Smith on facebook with the caption “dead man walking.” Smith said the post was referred to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni who, Smith said, took the threat seriously and had Finklin arrested.

https://www.facebook.com/MoreMonmouthMusings/videos/1322460087856982/

Finklin, who have a non-violent criminal record, according to The Trentonian, is in the custody of the Monmouth County Correctional Institution pending his detention hearing.

Congressman Smith was in Middletown on Thursday evening where he attending a book signing at Brookdale Community College before holding a round table meeting with young adults at a private home.

 

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REPORT: New Jersey Too Expensive, Dangerous Even for War Torn Syrian Refugees

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

PATERSON-They survived ISIS and years of war in their country, but it turns out, they can’t survive life in New Jersey.

According to a report in the Bergen Record newspaper, many Syrian refugees who landed in New Jersey are now seeking to find refuge elsewhere.

“Some of the Syrian families who fled their war-torn hometowns and lived as refugees in Jordan and Turkey before making their way to the United States are now on the move again,” the report states.

Families making their exodus from the Garden State claim low wages for unskilled workers, crime and high taxes as reasons they are leaving to go to states like Michigan.

 

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Marie Unanue Debuts Book, Visits New Jersey Schools

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Mantoloking, New Jersey resident Marie Unanue, who was also born and raised in NJ, has taken on two new roles of recent… this debut author is also a Kindness Advocate, helping children and their families incorporate more kindness into their lives through her #LetsAllBeKind challenge. Kids are encouraged to print out a sign and take a picture with them at the kindness scene to spread this positive message.

“The Adventures of Phatty and Payaso: Central Park,” (iUniverse, August 24, 2018) is an Early Chapter Book by Marie Unanue. Marie’s fascination with Characterlab.org helped her to write a story that would help teach the character skills missing in today’s children. The book focuses on six skills: curiosity, gratitude, grit, self- control, social intelligence, and zest.

Unanue’s commitment to serving the community here is unparallelled. She is doing over 20 school visits in NY and NJ partnered with Horizons and supporting literacy initiatives all over the country. On her school visits she brings free copies of her book as well as curriculum materials for every child. Some New Jersey libraries she’s visiting or donating her debut book and accompanying literacy materials to include:
Fanwood Memorial Library Make and Take Stories program
Ocean City Free Public Library Summer Kids Programs
Family Storytime at South Plainfield Public Library

Through “The Adventures of Phatty and Payaso: Central Park,” child readers learn about good behavior and how to treat people with kindness. Kids can identify with a character’s fear or insecurity and experience the feeling of achievement when the character overcomes it. This is not just book about an adventure in Central Park, it is a book about kindness, character and overcoming obstacles. Like the best children’s content, though, these books have fun “inside jokes” for the parents reading along, with puns and pop culture references for those older bedside readers.

Unique in its use of minority characters to set the scene, this book will find a home on the shelves of those most focused on giving equal attention to special needs children, latinx culture, and of course, cat lovers.

Readers and literacy partners can find out more information at www.letsallbekind.com

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VIDEO: Rescue at Sea: Jersey Troopers Help Revive Man on Ocean Sightseeing Vessel

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

Yesterday, troopers from the Atlantic City Marine Services Station and an off-duty registered nurse performed life-saving first aid on a unresponsive man on board a sight-seeing vessel half a mile off the shore of Brigantine City.

At approximately 2:21 p.m., Staff Sergeant Jaime Ablett, Trooper II Dan Detullio, and Trooper II Bryan Davern responded to the report of an unresponsive man on a vessel half a mile off the shore of Brigantine City. Due to water conditions, the vessel did not stop in effort to get the victim back to shore quickly. As a result, troopers pulled along side it and jumped on the moving vessel.

Once on board, the troopers discovered that an off-duty registered nurse had begun chest compressions when the man collapsed and became unconscious. The troopers teamed up with the nurse to continue CPR and deployed an automated external defibrillator (AED). The victim regained a pulse and started to breathe.

The victim was escorted back to shore, where paramedics transported the victim to Atlantic Care Regional Medical Center.

https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyStatePolice/videos/1744593412261860/

The troops acted swiftly to get on the vessel and get to victim. Their outstanding life-saving and courageous efforts undoubtedly helped save the victim’s life!

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Police Seeking Public Assistance to ID Bike Thieves

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspects involved in the theft of a teenaged victim’s bike from the WaWa located in Manhattan Street Plaza on Bennetts Mills Road.

On Tuesday July 31, 2018 at approximately 7:47 pm, Police Officers Joe Pante and Cassie De La Torre responded to the WaWa on the report of a stolen bike. The teenaged victim reported that the bike had been stolen while he was inside the store.

Still photos of the suspects obtained from the store’s video surveillance are included with the release. The officers viewed the video which showed a newer model blue Dodge Ram 1500 pickup with several occupants pull up to the store at approximately 7:29 pm. The vehicle’s driver went into the store and made a purchase. He was described as a white male with light brown or blonde hair, wearing dark colored shorts and a dark colored tank top with a red and white striped logo on it. The driver returned to the vehicle, which remained parked at the store as the victim arrived on his bike at approximately 7:40 pm and left the bike in front of the store as he went inside. At approximately 7:41 pm, a rear seat passenger exited the vehicle, got on the bike and rode away. This suspect was described as a white male with dark hair, wearing dark colored shorts and a dark shirt with a small logo on it. The suspect and bike were last seen travelling on Manhattan Street heading in the direction of the Bennetts Mills Road intersection, the Ram 1500 pickup left the parking lot after the suspect rode away on the bike. The victim and responding officers checked the area for the bike and vehicle but were unable to locate them.

The bike was described as a Cult Gateway BMX with a silver body, black handlebars and orange tires, it was valued at $600.00.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspects is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at 732-928-1111 or through the P3 Tips application.

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Ocean County Hoping to Attract “High Quality” Film Industry

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

Unless you’re 8 guidos from Staten Island and North Jersey, Ocean County is hoping to attract filmmakers to take advantage of tax credits made available to producers earlier in July.

While most government entities in Ocean County have blocked the most popular Ocean County production, Jersey Shore from filming in their towns, the freeholders hope this new initiative will attract more “high quality” productions.

In a release, the Freeholders said:

 

TOMS RIVER – Noting the many benefits Ocean County could derive from promoting and proactively pursuing film industry projects, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has created a new film and television advisory commission.

“This industry has proven lucrative for many other states that have consistently offered tax incentives,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to Tourism and Business Development. “Ocean County has many attributes to offer the film industry and we are hoping to get its attention. This would provide Ocean County with economic benefits including helping to boost tourism.”

With the reinstatement of what is now called the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act, which was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on July 3, the Freeholders took action on July 19 to replace the Film Advisory Committee established in 1979 with the new advisory commission.

“The Ocean County Film and Television Advisory Commission will advise, serve as liaison and collaborate with the current New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Development Commission to effectively promote and proactively pursue film industry projects to take place in Ocean County,” Vicari said. “This would contribute to economic growth, create job opportunities and elevate the visibility of Ocean County.”

According to the state, the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act, provides film and television production companies with business tax and gross income tax credits for certain expenses incurred while filming in New Jersey. The legislation will encourage production companies to locate in New Jersey, spurring economic growth and industry development.

Vicari said the County’s commission will seek feature films, independent films, high quality television, and digital series, which can be a great benefit to the State and the local areas.

“Film crews, producers, and all the staffing that goes with this would fill hotels and restaurants,” he said. “They would tap into and support local services and attractions and elevate the visibility of our tourism destinations.

“This is a great opportunity to present our diverse culture and landscape and showcase our attributes on a county website that is specifically designed to target and attract filmmakers,” he said.

At the request of Freeholder Vicari, the Freeholder Board also approved the appointments of the commission members.

“They were chosen based on their experience working with film and television crews, their expertise on Ocean County and ability to represent the various areas of the County,” Vicari said. “They are all volunteers.”

Ocean County Commission members are Tim Hart, Ocean County Historian; Toby Wolf, Director of Marketing, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk; Michael Redpath, Executive Director of Seaside Heights Business Improvement District; Liz Santoro, Director of Sales at Mainland Holiday Inn, Manahawkin, and Dana Lancellotti, Division Director, Ocean County Tourism and Business Development.

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Citizen Police Academy Announced

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By: Your News

by Barnegat PD

BARNEGAT-We are very pleased to announce the return of one of our favorite community programs, the Barnegat Township Citizen’s Police Academy. Starting this September, the Barnegat Township Police Department will be hosting the Academy, a once a week class that goes throughout the fall. The Academy is not designed to certify and train community members as law enforcement officers, but rather to allow the community to better understand the function of the police department.

Participants will attend classes in patrol, narcotics, fraud/ID theft, traffic stops, use of force and much more all while meeting and working closely with actual Barnegat Township police officers. The intent is to allow the opportunity for community members to have an inside look into our department and policing as a whole as well as to gain further education about crime and crime prevention.

This program is available to any adult resident of Barnegat Township who wishes to attend. The classes will be held each week on Thursday from 9:00 am until around noon starting on Thursday 9/6 and concluding on Thursday 11/8. We are limited to 25 participants that will be selected on a first come, first served basis.

Applications for the class are available online or at police H.Q. and need to be returned no later than Friday August 17, 2018. They can be emailed to [email protected] or turned in at police H.Q. to Ptl. Jim Purcell. If the schedule for this class prevents you from attending or otherwise unable to attend, we anticipate additional classes in the future for you to take.

The Barnegat Township Police Department is very excited to offer this program to our citizens and hope that you will join us in making this program special not only for this session but for years to come.

The application link is below.

http://barnegatpolice.com/…/…/Citizen-Police-Academy-App.pdf

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Trump: Strong Economy Bolsters America’s Technical and Trade Jobs

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

WASHINGTON, DC-President Donald J. Trump touted a surging economy for the rapid growth in trade based jobs across the country.

“There’s never been a better time to learn a trade, hone your skill and fulfill your dream,” Trump said.

On Tuesday, he signed executive order H.R. 2353, “”Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act,” which reauthorizes and modifies existing programs for career and technical education.”

According to CNBC, “The employment cost index increased 0.6 percent for civilian workers in the three-month period ending in June, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics release Tuesday. That brought the 12-month rate up to 2.8 percent, the highest level since 2.9 percent in the third quarter of 2008, amid the financial crisis and the Great Recession.”

 

https://www.facebook.com/WhiteHouse/videos/1793832530704472/

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Police Officers to be Recognized on Wednesday

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WALL-On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, the Wall Township Police Department had its annual awards ceremony honoring Wall Township Police Department personnel that have “gone above and beyond” during the course of their duties. The awards were given out at the Wall Township Committee meeting. Chief Brown thanked the officers for their demonstrated bravery, commitment and professionalism. Chief Brown also expressed his gratitude to the Wall Township Committee and the residents for their unwavering continuing support of the Wall Township Police Department.

Below are the descriptions of the incidents in which awards and/or commendations were issued.

1. Sergeant Vincent Mazzaccaro, Patrolman Tim Margadonna, Patrolman Emmett Idzahl Patrolman Gary Fuller, Patrolman Thomas Gavaghan and Patrolman Chris Roeck received the Distinguished Service Award for their actions on November 25, 2017 with apprehending a fleeing suspect.

2. Sergeant Vincent Mazzaccaro, Patrolman Tim Margadonna, Patrolman Thomas Gavaghan, Patrolman John Spinapont, Patrolman Cole Kennedy, Patrolman Chis Roeck and Patrolman Mike Tancredi received the Distinguished Service Award for their actions on December 25, 2017 in apprehending a suspect who kidnapped his child.

3. Patrolman Mike Cacciatore received the Distinguished Service Award for his actions on January 14, 2018 for saving a person from a burning vehicle.

4. Patrolman Devin Corso, Dispatcher Rachel Murray, Emergency Medical Technician Patrick Morris Emergency and Emergency Medical Technician Kyle Flanagan received the Life Saving Award for their actions on February 2, 2018 in saving the life of a resident by performing CPR.

5. Dispatcher John Clayton, Patrolman Frank Kuhl and Emergency Medical Technician Patti Cicala received the Life Saving Award for their actions on March 15, 2018 in saving a man from jumping off a bridge on Rt. 35.

6. Patrolman Emmett Idzahl and K-9 Daza received a K9- Citation Award for their actions on March 5, 2017 in apprehending burglary suspects hiding in a warehouse.

7. Patrolman Jack Gramlich, Sergeant Ian Hatch, Emergency Medical Technician Amanda Kahlke and Emergency Medical Technician Sarah McNeil, received Certificates of Commendation for their actions on January 12, 2017 in successfully assisting in the birth of a baby.

8. Dispatcher Kymberly Griffin received a Certificate of Commendation for her actions on January 19, 2017 in convincing an armed suspect to safely surrender without incident.

9. Patrolman Chris Mason received a Certificate of Commendation for his actions on March 24, 2017 when he located a loaded handgun following a motor vehicle stop.

10. Patrolman Shane Roland and Detective Rick Pasqualini received Certificates of Commendation for their actions on April 19, 2017 in apprehending a burglary suspect.

11. Patrolman Dan Santoro and Patrolman Brian Mansfield received Certificates of Commendation for their actions on September 10, 2017 for successfully rendering aid to an erratic driver who was suffering from a medical episode.

12. Patrolman Anthony Lacher and Patrolman Mike Tancredi received Certificates of Commendation for their actions on November 15, 2017in seizing 15 pounds of marijuana following a motor vehicle stop.

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Babysitter Left Children in Parked Car in Atlantic City

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

ATLANTIC CITY-A woman who was babysitting two young children left those children unattended in an Atlantic City parking garage for more than an hour while she filled out an application to work in a casino according to police.

Police Report

Woman Arrested After Leaving Two Children Unattended in Parked Car
For Immediate Release: August 1, 2018

On July 30, 2018, a woman was arrested after leaving two children unattended in a vehicle.

At 3:01 pm, Officers James Bower and Albert Herbert responded to the Ocean Resort Casino for a report of two children being located in the self-park garage. A patron had located a 6 year old child walking around the garage and notified security personnel. The vehicle the child got out of was located, and the child’s less than one year old sibling was located inside. The children were left unattended by their babysitter, Shaun Saunders.

Officers were on scene attempting to locate Saunders for more than one hour when she entered the parking garage. She was arrested without incident. While searching her incident to arrest, Saunders was found in possession of marijuana. Saunders had been completing employment paperwork for the resort.

The children were turned over to their mother after she was located at her place of employment. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency assisted the officers.

ARRESTED: Shaun Saunders, a 23 year old female from Pleasantville, NJ.

CHARGES: Two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Saunders was released on a summons with a future court date.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766. Information can be text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.

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Trump is very tough on Russia

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By: Your News

While cries of “treason” and “collusion” from the Washington swamp stifle all reasonable debate, it’s important to remember President Trump’s actions, which have made him the toughest president on Russia in recent history. His record proves it beyond a doubt.

The president has doubled down on existing sanctions on Russia from previous administrations, and a total of 49 Russian operatives have been expelled under the Magnitsky Act — a measure intended to punish Russian officials.

President Trump approved the largest commercial sale of lethal weapons since 2014 to Russia’s foe Ukraine, a decision the previous administration declined to enact.

A dozen executive orders have been signed by the president targeting Russia, which not only restrict their transnational businesses, but also criminalize relationships with some of their biggest energy companies. This includes the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, which requires the president to impose a series of sanctions on North Korea, Iran, and Russia.

Trump also understands the deterrent value of a strong military. Congress approved his proposal for an additional $54 billion for our defense in 2017, equal to the entire defense budgets of countries such as Germany, France, and the U.K. The nearly $900 billion in expected defense spending for the U.S. in 2018 dwarfs the $767 billion spent in Obama’s last year of office.

This type of spending combined with the “peace through strength” mentality forces Russia and its allies to rethink their strategy going forward.

In addition to addressing Russian aggression, consider the numerous steps Trump has taken to pressure our allies to recommit to our mutual security interests. He has projected an unwavering conviction to protect our national security by following through on the threat of military action in Syria and pressuring NATO countries to contribute more for their own defense — unifying the Western world and deterring future threats.

Trump also put the squeeze on Russian ally Iran when he withdrew from the failed nuclear deal and imposed more stringent sanctions on the mullahs.

It’s no wonder Trump said this week, “There’s been no president ever as tough as I have been on Russia.”

Trump accepted our intelligence community’s conclusion that meddling took place in the 2016 election and has full faith in our intelligence agencies. Even face to face, the president pressed Putin during the Helsinki summit on Russian election interference.

Trump sees Russia as a competitor to our country, not an ally. He even said so directly to Putin during their joint press conference. But instead of chastising our adversaries publicly, the president understands that developing relationships with foreign leaders is essential to any future negotiations.

“I would rather take a political risk in pursuit of peace, than to risk peace in pursuit of politics,” the president said during the press conference.

We should all be thankful that Trump is willing to look beyond the political elite in Washington and establish a dialogue with Moscow. Trump is tough on Russia but will maintain open communications no matter what the fake news media say.

Steven Rogers is a retired U.S. Navy intelligence officer and a former member of the FBI National Joint Terrorism Task Force. He is a member of the Donald J. Trump for President 2020 Campaign Advisory Board. [email protected]

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Bustos Bringing Hard Hitting Ruthless Softball Lineup to New Jersey

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

MANALAPAN-Crystl Bustos, affectionately known as “The Big Bruiser” in the softball world is bringing her team of hard hitting softball “Been There’s!” Manalapan’s spacious Sportika indoor sports facility this week.

Ruthless Softball Program Hosting Tryouts.

**UPDATED**  Bustos’ clinic and tryouts for the Ruthless 10-14u teams are full and closed.  For 16U players, email [email protected] for tryout information.

Bustos is officially kicking off the New Jersey franchise of her Ruthless fastpitch softball program which currently fields teams in California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada and Texas.

Locally, the program is headed by Allan Proske who until now has run the ASE Intensity and Manalapan softball programs and is one of the developers behind Adventures Sports, an indoor multisport training facility being built adjacent to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township.

Free Softball Clinic with Olympians and Professional Softball Players This Week.

Traveling to New Jersey for the free clinic to be hosted Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with Bustos are Arizona State hall of fame softball player Toni Mascarenas and National Pro Fastpitch champion Amanda Kamekona.  Kamekona played professional softball for twelve seasons with the USSSA Pride, Scrap Yard Dawgs and Chicago Bandits.  Bustos went on to play professional softball from 2005 through 2010 for the Akron Racers where she had a career .380 batting average.

National Professional Fastpitch champion Amanda Kamekona will be working with Ruthless Softball at their New Jersey clinic Wednesday through Thursday.

“Toni Mascarenas is one of our trainers coming out to help form our teams,” Proske said. “She is considered a standout coach back in California and has helped many 14/16u teams win the PGF, as well as back in the day and helped the OC Batbusters to a couple of national titles as a player.”

“This clinic is open to girls of all ages and skill levels,” Bustos said. “I want to have kids come out who want to learn.”

Arizona State Hall of Fame softball player Toni Mascarenas, member of the Ruthless Softball training team.

“Expect to have fun,” she added. “Everyone will leave learning a whole lot of information.”

Monica Abbott to work with Ruthless Pitchers in August

Later in August, Monica Abbott, who is also a part of the Ruthless New Jersey support structure will be working with the program’s pitchers.

“Monica will spend time evaluating, personally coaching our pitchers as well as some time overall practicing with our girls,” Proske added.

Bustos: 2018 NPF High school All-American Coach

Bustos is coming to Jersey fresh off the trail at the 2018 Premier Girls Fastpitch  (PGF) championship and PGF High School All American game where the nation’s top 2018 high school softball graduates came together for intense competition before heading off to college.  The annual PGF national championship is the premier youth fastpitch softball events in the nation.

Crystl Bustos (left), sporting her Ruthless softball cap while coaching the PGF High School All American game in California. Photo courtesy of ESPN.

It was Bustos’ third time managing a PGF high school All-American team.  Coming into 2018, she had won all of her previous all-american games as coach, but conceded her first loss to Jennie Finch this year.

“Jennie’s gotta win sometimes,” she said jokingly.

Ruthless Launching Elite Program in New Jersey.

Now she’s getting ready to launch her Ruthless softball program in New Jersey.

“At Ruthless, we’re looking for players and parents who are 100% committed and dedicated at our tryouts,” she said of ongoing tryouts separate from her clinic. “We’re seeking players who understand the commitment it takes to be an elite athlete.”

According to Bustos, each age group will field two teams, a developmental team and a premier team.

Ruthless Softball NJ working out at Sportika, Manalapan. Photo by Phil Stilton.

If you want to play for Bustos and Ruthless, she said, don’t be sleeping in class.

“A girl doesn’t just show up at school and ask her teacher for an A,” she said. “She has to put in the time, do her homework and study to succeed.”

Bustos said softball is no different. She’ll often ask her players, all of whom she is directly connected to through GroupMe messaging, “Did you hit this week? Did you field this week with your dad? Don’t just show up on the weekend expecting to play if you didn’t do your homework during the week.”

“Now that all of our teams are back from Nationals and PGF we are looking forward to building our 2018/2019 teams,” Proske said. “At Ruthless we are looking for dedicated players and families looking to join our organization for the long term.”

Professional softball pitcher Monica Abbott will be working with Ruthless Softball players as a pitching instructor in August.

Bustos said she’s building a program of elite softball players and it takes an entire army to teach, coach and support and that’s what Ruthless offer young female athletes from strength and conditioning trainers to sports psychologists in addition to the elite group of former olympians and division I college trainers and coaches on staff.

This month, Proske announced the hiring of Laura Borrelli to serve as the program’s New Jersey director.  Borrelli, now a school teacher, manages the Jackson Liberty High School softball team and was a Division I catcher at Monmouth University.   She also served as assistant coach at Monmouth University and has had 16 of her players in Jackson Liberty’s brief history go on to play college softball, 7 in Division I. She was High School Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2011 and a five time winner of the Sportsmanship Award.

The Ruthless softball logo represents the ability for young women to rise above any challenge.

 

 

 

 

 

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Toms River Republicans Split in 2018 School Board Election

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

TOMS RIVER-In another twist in what has become a seemingly neverending saga on the Toms River School Board, Republican incumbents Joseph Nardini and Christopher Raimann appear to have split the party line on the 2018 election ballot.

Raimann who has been under investigation by the board and who has, according to reports had ethics charges filed against him by the board attorney Stephen Leone will be running with Jennifer Howe under the slogan, “Transparency Tradition Truth.”

His fellow GOP insider, Joseph Nardini will instead be running with Danielle Lebright under the campaign slogan of “Working Together”.

Former school board member Robert Onofrietti who was often caught in the crossfire between rival Democrats and Republicans during his last tenure on the board is running with Renee Wohlrab under the campaign slogan, “Children, Community First”.

Amidst turmoil in the township Democratic Club, which has just recently undergone a regime change, Democrats will not be running any “Clean Slate” candidates this year.

 

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Four In the Running for Three Seats in Jackson

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

JACKSON-Jackson Township Board of Education members Vicki Grasso, Scott Sargent and John Burnetsky are running for re-election this November.

Challenging the three incumbents is former school board member Gus Acevedo.

According to the Ocean County Clerk, Acevedo is running under the campaign slogan “Gus for Us” and Vicki Grasso is running with the slogan “Keeping Kids First”.

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Monmouth County News

Urban Coast Institute Project to Improve Stewardship of Monmouth County Coastal Lakes

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WEST LONG BRANCH ― The Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute (UCI) has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Jules L. Plangere, Jr. Family Foundation to establish a Coastal Lakes Community Observing Network (CLONet) focused on improving the health of five Monmouth County lakes.

Through the project, Monmouth University School of Science and UCI staff and students will partner with municipalities and community groups to organize citizen science efforts, workshops and on-campus conferences dedicated to understanding the causes of environmental problems facing Lake Como, Deal Lake, Lake Takanassee, Wesley Lake and Sunset Lake.

Monmouth County has 12 lakes along its shoreline that have historically provided a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors and served as important habitats for fish and wildlife. However, intense development around the lakes has introduced pollution from stormwater drainage, litter and other sources, degrading these aquatic ecosystems. As a result, many of the county’s coastal lakes suffer from neglect, experience harmful algal blooms, and are often valued less for the natural resources and recreational opportunities they offer and more as an element of local stormwater drainage systems.

A number of coastal lake organizations and commissions have formed to preserve and restore their local lakes. The effectiveness of these organizations in achieving their goals has varied from place to place depending on the availability of funding, local interest and scientific expertise. Monmouth and UCI staff will work alongside and train members of these organizations to monitor physical (for example, depth, sediment thickness, temperature, salinity), water quality (dissolved oxygen, pH), and biological (algae, bacteria) parameters in their waters. The University researchers will also develop standardized monitoring methods and quality assurance protocols for the community groups.

“One of the goals of this project is to create more sustained interest within the communities in continuing to monitor these lakes,” said UCI Associate Director Tom Herrington, the project manager. “We really want to build a network of citizen scientists through this grant so they can become our partners into the future.”

Monmouth University Endowed Associate Professor of Marine Science Jason Adolf and students began research in the lakes this summer. The team has exposed algae samples filtered from the lakes to nutrients in the lab, then placing containers with the samples back in the lakes to see how they respond. The experiments are intended to simulate how exposure to various inorganic nutrients found in fertilizers and storm runoff might generate harmful algal blooms in the systems.

“If you know the causes of algal blooms, you can learn to predict when they’ll happen and ultimately manage them,” Adolf said.

Community workshops will be held in the five lake areas under the guidance of University faculty, staff and students to mentor each community group on the use and applications of the project’s GIS system, analysis techniques, and future restoration plan development and implementation. Water sampling data and other resources will be shared on a publicly accessible CLONet website.

About the Urban Coast Institute

The Urban Coast Institute (UCI) was established in 2005 as one of Monmouth University’s “Centers of Distinction.” The UCI’s mission is to serve Monmouth University and the public interest as a forum for research, education and collaboration in the development and implementation of science-based policies and programs that support stewardship of healthy, productive and resilient coastal ecosystems and communities. Visit www.monmouth.edu/uci for more information.

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Jersey Shore Traffic Report: Monday, July 30, 2018

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Delays Delays NJ 47 As of 11:25am, there are Delays on NJ 47 northbound from CR 615/Goshen Court House Rd in Middle Twp to CR 610/Petersburg Rd in Dennis Twp delays due to volume.
Construction Construction NJ 37 As of 9:14am, there’s Construction on NJ 37 in both directions between East of NJ 166 and CR 549 Spur/CR 571/Fisher Blvd in Toms River Twp. Moving operation until 3:00 P.M.
Construction Construction US 9 As of 9:10am, there’s Construction on US 9 in both directions between North of CR 614/Lacey Rd in Lacey Twp and CR 625/Korman Rd/Ocean Gate Dr in Berkeley Twp. Right shoulder closed until 3:30 P.M.
Construction Construction I-195 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on I-195 in both directions East of Exit 22 – CR 638 in Jackson Twp. 1 lane closed until 3:00 P.M.
Construction Construction US 9 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on US 9 southbound from North of Mill Creek Rd to South of John F Kennedy Boulevard in Berkeley Twp. Right shoulder closed until 3:00 P.M.
Construction Construction US 9 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on US 9 southbound South of Taylors Mills Rd in Manalapan Twp. 1 lane closed until 3:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 35 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 35 northbound from South of CR 10/West Front St in Red Bank to CR 13A/Sycamore Av in Shrewsbury. Moving operation until 1:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 33 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 33 in both directions in the vicinity of NJ 35 in Neptune Twp. Right lane closed until 3:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 34 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 34 in both directions from Paynters Rd to North of I-195 in Wall Twp. Right lane and shoulder closed until 2:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 36 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 36 northbound from Laurel Ave to South of Poole Av in Hazlet Twp. Right lane closed until 3:30 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 33 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 33 in both directions from West of NJ 18 to East of Garden State Parkway in Neptune Twp. Right lane closed until 3:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 33 Business As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 33 Business in both directions from Brickyard Rd./Fairfield Rd. in Howell Twp to Kondrup Way in Freehold Twp. Alternate lanes until 11:59 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 138 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 138 eastbound from In the vicinity of Allenwood Rd to In the vicinity of Club Dr in Wall Twp. Right shoulder closed until 2:00 P.M.
Construction Construction US 9 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on US 9 northbound from Ryan Rd/Symmes Rd in Manalapan Twp to South of NJ 18 in Old Bridge Twp. Left lane closed until 4:00 P.M.
Construction Construction Atlantic City Expressway As of 8:30am, there’s Construction on the Atlantic City Expressway eastbound in the vicinity of Atlantic City Convention Center/Eastern Terminus in Atlantic City. Right lane and shoulder closed until 2:30 P.M., Watch for highway workers.
Construction Construction I-195 As of 8:05am, there’s Construction on I-195 westbound at Exit 31 – CR 547 in Howell Twp. Right shoulder closed until 3:00 P.M.
Construction Construction US 40 As of 7:00am, there’s Construction on US 40 westbound West of CR 614/Cologne Av in Hamilton Twp. Traffic shift until 3:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 72 As of 7:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 72 in both directions from West of Mermaid Dr to East of Garden State Parkway in Stafford Twp. Right shoulder until 5:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 37 As of 7:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 37 eastbound from CR 39/Mule Rd to Bananier Dr in Toms River Twp. Partial ramp closures until 3:30 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 70 As of 7:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 70 westbound West of CR 14/Beckersville Rd in Manchester Twp. Right shoulder closed until 5:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 37 As of 6:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 37 eastbound from East of CR 549 Spur/CR 571/Fisher Blvd in Toms River Twp to East of Tunney Bridge-Westbound in Dover Twp. Right lane closed until 4:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 166 As of 4:07am, there’s Construction on NJ 166 in both directions from NJ 37 to CR 623/Old Freehold Rd in Toms River Twp. Traffic shift until further notice, use caution.
Operational Activity Operational Activity Garden State Parkway As of 7:30am, there’s Operational Activity on the Garden State Parkway in both directions from Southern Terminus/CR 109 in Cape May to New York State Line in Montvale mowing operations in sign posted areas until 3:00 PM.
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MIsc. News

Jersey Shore Weather Forecast: Monday, July 30, 2018

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By: Breaking Local News Report
Today
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Police Blotter

Son Stabs Father Multiple Times During Dispute at Mobile Home Park

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

MANCHESTER (via Manchester PD)-On Sunday morning, July 29, 2018, at approximately 7:30 AM, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the Pine Acres Manor mobile home park located on Route 37 in the eastern section of the township for the report of an unknown disturbance.

Upon arrival, officers located a male, later identified as 46-year-old, Christopher Kenny, lying outside in the street bleeding heavily from his torso area. Shortly after arrival, the officers learned that the male had been stabbed by his 20-year-old son, Sage Kenny during an altercation at their residence.

Both individuals reside in the mobile home park. Christopher was airlifted by medevac helicopter to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune where he was treated for multiple stab wounds.

During the initial investigation, it was learned that prior to police arrival, the pair were involved in a verbal altercation after Sage Kenny punched the family television and began breaking items around the house. When the elder Kenny confronted his son about his actions, the argument escalated becoming physical.

Both individuals eventually ended up outside in front of the residence where the altercation continued. According to witnesses, while the pair were outside, Sage began yelling at his father telling him that he was going to kill him.

At some point during the physical altercation, Sage Kenny brandished a knife and stabbed his father multiple times in the abdomen, arm, and chest. Despite receiving multiple stab wounds, his injuries do not appear to be life threatening. He is currently in stable condition.

Sage Kenny was arrested at the scene without incident and was taken to Manchester Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

The incident in being investigated by Detectives Richard Jupinka and Adam Guker of the department’s Investigations Bureau.

Assisting at the scene were detectives from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) Unit.  Also assisting were members of the Manchester Volunteer First Aid Squad and Manchester Volunteer Fire Department as well as paramedics from MONOC.

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Jersey Shore Commuter Report: Saturday, July 28, 2018

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Downed pole Downed pole NJ 37 As of 11:19am, there’s a Downed pole and Downed wires on NJ 37 eastbound East of Colonial Dr in Manchester Twp. Right lane and shoulder closed for repairs.
Accident Accident Garden State Parkway As of 11:16am, there’s an Accident on the Garden State Parkway express lanes southbound South of Exit 120 – Laurence Harbor in Matawan. Left lane blocked.
Accident with Injuries Accident with Injuries US 9 As of 11:08am, there’s an Accident with Injuries and a Downed pole and Downed wires on US 9 in both directions South of CR 617/Harbor Inn Rd in Berkeley Twp. All lanes closed and detoured 10-15 minute delay.
Delays Delays NJ 52 As of 12:15pm, there are Delays on NJ 52 northbound between CR 585/Shore Rd and US 9 in Somers Point delays due to volume.
Delays Delays NJ 35 As of 11:17am, there are Delays on NJ 35 in both directions approaching Bridge Av in Bay Head delays due to volume.
Delays Delays NJ 49 As of 11:17am, there are Delays on NJ 49 eastbound between CR 548/Tuckahoe Rd and CR 617/Woodbine Rd in Upper Twp delays due to volume.
Delays Delays NJ 347 As of 11:11am, there are Delays on NJ 347 southbound between South of Lehner Rd and NJ 47 in Dennis Twp delays due to volume.
Delays Delays NJ 47 As of 11:06am, there are Delays on NJ 47 southbound between NJ 347 and CR 610/Petersburg Rd in Dennis Twp delays due to volume.
Pockets of Volume Pockets of Volume NJ 72 As of 9:39am, there are Pockets of Volume on NJ 72 eastbound between Garden State Parkway and CR 6/Mill Creek Rd in Stafford Twp delays due to volume.
Construction Construction NJ 36 As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 36 northbound from Laurel Ave to South of Poole Av in Hazlet Twp. Right lane closed until 3:30 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 33 As of 7:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 33 in both directions from East of Perrineville Rd/Prodelin Way in Millstone Twp to West of NJ 33 Business in Manalapan Twp. Right shoulder closed until 5:00 P.M.
Construction Construction NJ 166 As of 12:58pm, there’s Construction on NJ 166 in both directions from NJ 37 to CR 623/Old Freehold Rd in Toms River Twp. Traffic shift until further notice, use caution.
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Man Confronts Police with 4 Foot Long Sword

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

JACKSON-On Tuesday, July 24th at 11:00 am, multiple Jackson Township police officers responded to the Jackson Green complex located on North Countyline Road on the report of a male who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance, walking around the parking lot, swinging a sword around.

As officers checked the area, Police Officer Jeff Henba encountered a male who had exited his residence with an approximate 4 foot long sword who approached the officer as he raised the sword in an aggressive manner.

The officer then unholstered his duty weapon and ordered the male to drop the sword, which he complied with immediately.

The male was then taken into custody. He was processed and charged on summons with the unlawful possession of a weapon, disorderly conduct and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. The male was then transported to an area hospital for treatment.

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MIsc. News

Bicyclist Struck in Ortley Beach

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

On Saturday July 28, 2018 at 1:04 am numerous Toms River Police patrol units responded to the intersection of Route 35 and 1st Ave for a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist.  23 Year old Shabnamkhon Usmanova of Seaside Heights, was travelling on her bicycle southbound on Route 35 in Ortley Beach when she was struck by a passing 2006 Mazda M3S operated by Timothy R. Kellers, Jr, 32 years old of Seaside Heights.  Shabnamkhon Usmanova suffered multiple injuries and was flown to Jersey Shore Medical Center where she remains in critical condition.  Mr. Kellers showed no signs of impairment following the crash.

 

The crash is under investigation by Toms River Traffic Officer PJ Gambardella in conjunction with Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutors Office, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit.  Anyone who may have witnessed the accident can call 732-349-0150.

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