Bustos Bringing Hard Hitting Ruthless Softball Lineup to New Jersey

Bustos Bringing Hard Hitting Ruthless Softball Lineup to New Jersey

by Phil Stilton July 31, 2018

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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Politics Schools

Six Running for Three Seats on Brick School Board

by Phil Stilton July 31, 2018

By: Phil Stilton

BRICK-John Barton, Edward X. Young, Robert Canfield, Stephanie Wohlrab, Victoria Pakala and Nicole Siebert have all filed to run for school board in Brick Township.

The six individuals are vying for three seats on the Democrat majority board.

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Politics Schools

Toms River Republicans Split in 2018 School Board Election

by Breaking Local News Report July 31, 2018

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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Politics Schools

Four In the Running for Three Seats in Jackson

by Phil Stilton July 31, 2018

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

by Your News July 30, 2018

By: Your News

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

by Breaking Local News Report July 30, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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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Jersey Shore Weather Forecast: Monday, July 30, 2018

by Breaking Local News Report July 30, 2018

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 July 30, 2018

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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New Jersey News Police Blotter

Jersey Shore Commuter Report: Saturday, July 28, 2018

by Breaking Local News Report July 28, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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.

July 28, 2018 0 comments

New Jersey News Police Blotter

Man Confronts Police with 4 Foot Long Sword

by Breaking Local News Report July 28, 2018

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 July 28, 2018

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 1^st 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.

July 28, 2018 0 comments

Community News New Jersey News Police Blotter

Woman Strikes Multiple Vehicles, House, Electrical Transformer, Etc. in Senior Community

by Breaking Local News Report July 28, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

MANCHESTER-On Friday, July 27, 2018 at approximately 12:06pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Yorkshire Court in the Leisure Village West Adult Community to investigate the report of a multiple vehicle crash with a vehicle into a residence.

Upon arrival, officer’s located a blue, 1986, Toyota Camry with significant damage partially in the roadway on Yorkshire Court.

From the initial observation, it appeared as though the Camry had struck several parked cars, a residence, an electrical transformer, and a mailbox on Yorkshire Court.

The driver, identified as 71-year-old Manchester resident, Jacquelin Earls reported a complaint of pain after the crash, and was subsequently transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. She is currently listed in stable condition.

From the initial investigation, it appears as though Earls was pulling into her garage when she struck a refrigerator inside.

After doing so, she put her vehicle in reverse and accelerated backwards out of the garage. Once outside, she crossed the roadway and impacted a white, 2015, Honda Accord which was parked in the street. The force of the impact caused the Honda to strike a black, 2013, Volkswagen which was parked in the driveway of 4A Yorkshire Court. After colliding with the Volkswagen, the Honda struck the electrical service in front of 1B Yorkshire Court and came to rest alongside of an adjacent residence.

After striking the Honda, Earls put her vehicle into drive and accelerated forward, striking a black, 1957, Morris Minor, which was parked in the driveway of 2B Yorkshire Court. This force of that collision drove the Morris forward through the closed garage door of 2B Yorkshire Court.

Once inside, it impacted a Kia Forte which was parked in the garage. Earls then put the vehicle into reverse a second time and accelerated backwards striking a curb and the residence of 2A Yorkshire Court causing damage to the structure.

After that collision, Earls once again put the vehicle in drive and accelerated forward into a JCP&L electrical transformer box located in front of 2A Yorkshire Court. Lastly, Earls struck a community mailbox before her vehicle finally came to rest. It was determined during the initial investigation that Earls was not wearing her seatbelt at the time the crash occurred.

Assisting at the scene were firefighters from Manchester Volunteer Fire Department, EMTs from Quality Medical Transport, the Manchester Township Building Inspector, the Manchester Township OEM Coordinator and maintenance crews from the Leisure Village West Association. This crash is being investigated by Sergeant Antonio Ellis of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.

July 28, 2018 0 comments

New Jersey News

Jersey Shore Friday Commuter Report: Friday, July 27, 2018

by Breaking Local News Report July 27, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

Disabled vehicle	Garden State Parkway	As of 3:35pm, there’s a Disabled vehicle on the Garden State Parkway express lanes southbound North of Exit 116 – PNC Arts Center in Holmdel Twp. Center lane blocked.
Delays	NJ 36	As of 3:25pm, there are Delays on NJ 36 southbound approaching CR 547/Wyckoff Rd in Eatontown delays due to volume.
Delays	NJ 34	As of 3:25pm, there are Delays on NJ 34 southbound approaching CR 537/Colts Neck Rd in Colts Neck Twp delays due to volume.
Delays	NJ 47	As of 3:23pm, there are Delays on NJ 47 southbound approaching CR 610/Petersburg Rd in Dennis Twp delays due to volume.
Delays	NJ 35	As of 3:23pm, there are Delays on NJ 35 in both directions from NJ 33 in Neptune Twp to NJ 66 in Ocean Twp delays due to volume.
Delays	NJ 138	As of 3:16pm, there are Delays on NJ 138 westbound approaching Allenwood Rd in Wall Twp delays due to volume.
Delays	NJ 36	As of 3:11pm, there are Delays on NJ 36 southbound approaching CR 520/Rumson Rd in Sea Bright delays due to volume.
Delays	NJ 347	As of 3:06pm, there are Delays on NJ 347 southbound approaching NJ 47 in Dennis Twp delays due to volume.
Delays	NJ 35	As of 3:06pm, there are Delays on NJ 35 in both directions from NJ 88 in Point Pleasant Beach to NJ 37 in Seaside Heights delays due to volume.
Delays	Garden State Parkway	As of 1:38pm, there are Delays on the Garden State Parkway southbound exiting at Exit 63A – NJ 72 East in Stafford Twp due to an incident on 72 east.
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.
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.

July 27, 2018 0 comments

Police Blotter

Multiple Injuries Reported in Afternoon Crash

by Breaking Local News Report July 27, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

MANAHAWKIN-On 7/27/18 at 0950 hours the Stafford Police responded to a multi vehicle collision which occurred on Route 72 at Marsha Drive.

A 2013 Ford Focus operated by Barbara Angeline, 73 of Manahawkin was traveling west on Route 72 approaching the intersection of Marsha Drive.

A 2017 Jeep Cherokee operated by Richard Labarbiera Jr, 22 of Paramus, NJ was traveling north on Marsha Drive crossing over Route 72 when his vehicle was impacted by Angeline’s vehicle. Angeline’s vehicle then struck a 2009 Chrysler Van operated by Susan Destefanis, 61 of Manahawkin who was also traveling north on Marsha Drive crossing Route 72.

Angeline’s vehicle came to final rest after striking two other vehicles waiting at a red traffic signal on the opposite side of Marsha waiting to travel south.

Angeline sustained severe injury and was transported to Jersey Shore Trauma Center for treatment by Monoc medivac. Destefanis was transported by PennStar medivac to Atlantic City Trauma Center. Angeline’s passenger Johannah Griffin, 91 of Ship Bottom sustained fatal injury from the collision.

Other driver’s involved sustained minor injury and were transported to South Ocean Medical Center for treatment.

The right lane of Route 72W was closed during the investigation. Preliminary investigation shows Angleine failed to obey a red traffic signal for Route 72 E/W.

Patrolman Justin Pascale is the investigating officer. He was assisted by Patrolman Allen Jillson, Ptl Mike Morrin, Ptl John Morrin and Ptl Rob Woodring.

Any witnesses are asked to contact 609-597-1189 X8436

Stafford Fire Department, Stafford EMS, Monoc Paramedics, State Incident Management Response Team and Quality Medical assisted on scene.

July 27, 2018 0 comments

Business News Community News

Coming Soon: Left Turns Out of Toms River Target Shopping Center

by Breaking Local News Report July 27, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

Via Patch – Drivers exiting the Toms River Target shopping center will no longer have to make illegal u-turns in the old “TJ Maxx” plaza to go south on Hooper according to a report in Patch today.

Since its opening it has been the pet peeve of shoppers in the plaza, which seems to be the only major shopping center along Hooper Avenue in Toms River without such an accomodation.

“The Ocean County Board of Freeholders is moving forward with a plan to redesign the traffic signal on Hooper Avenue at the Target and Michael’s shopping centers, the board announced,” Patch reported.

Read full story on Patch.

July 27, 2018 0 comments

Business News Community News

New Jersey Mike’s Opening in Toms River, Near Manchester Border

by Breaking Local News Report July 27, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

Jersey Mike’s subs is is going to open a new store later this year, according to the Asbury Park Press.

The chain’s fourth location in Toms River will be at the Orchards at Dover shopping center on Route 37. It is expected to open later this year.

”We believe that there’s a tremendous amount of density in Ocean and Monmouth county in particular,” President Hoyt Jones told the Asbury Park Press. “We think we could have quite a few more stores and everybody could still do really well.”

Read full story on APP.

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Ocean County Friday Afternoon Traffic Report: July 27, 2018

by Breaking Local News Report July 27, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

Accident investigation	NJ 72	As of 10:52am, there’s an Accident and an Accident investigation on NJ 72 westbound at Marsha Dr in Stafford Twp. Right lane closed use caution.
Delays	NJ 72	As of 11:03am, there are Delays on NJ 72 eastbound from Garden State Parkway in Stafford Twp to CR 607/Long Beach Blvd in Ship Bottom delays due to volume.
Heavy traffic	NJ 72	As of 10:45am, there’s Heavy traffic on NJ 72 westbound from CR 607/Long Beach Blvd in Ship Bottom to Marsha Dr in Stafford Twp delays due to an incident.
Delays	NJ 37	As of 10:43am, there are Delays on NJ 37 eastbound from NJ 166 in Toms River Twp to Catalina Dr in Dover Twp delays due to volume.
Construction	I-195	As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on I-195 westbound East of Exit 22 – CR 638 in Jackson Twp. Left lane closed until 3:00 P.M.
Construction	US 9	As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on US 9 southbound South of CR 613/Main St in Ocean Twp. Right shoulder closed until 12:00 P.M.
Construction	US 9	As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on US 9 in both directions from North of CR 614/Lacey Rd in Lacey Twp to CR 625/Korman Rd/Ocean Gate Dr in Berkeley Twp. Right shoulder closed until 3:30 P.M.
Construction	NJ 37	As of 7:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 37 eastbound from CR 39/Mule Rd in Toms River Twp. 1 lane closed until 3:30 P.M.
Construction	NJ 37	As of 7:00am, there’s Construction on NJ 37 westbound at Hospital Dr in Toms River Twp. Right shoulder closed until 3:30 P.M.
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	NJ 166	As of 4:06am, 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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Jersey Shore Weather Report: July 27, 2018 • Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued

by Breaking Local News Report July 27, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service for large portions of New Jersey today.

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 9pm and 2am. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware, northern
Delaware, southern Delaware, central New Jersey, northern New
Jersey, northwest New Jersey, southern New Jersey and southeast
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms could produce heavy rain leading to
localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas. Some
thunderstorms will also be severe, capable of producing damaging
winds.

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Dennis Malloy Apologizes to AG Gurbir Grewal for Turban Man Joke

by Breaking Local News Report July 27, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

TRENTON-It conjured flashbacks to old Vietnam War era videos of captured U.S. pilots denouncing the American presence in Southeast Asia, coerced, scripted and with no real choice to do so. It reminded us of recent ISIS propaganda videos, minus the black hooded figures to his left and right armed with machetes and AK-47’s.

All that was missing from Malloy’s Gurbir Grewal apology video was the public execution at the end by station president Ron deCastro.

New Jersey 101.5 radio talk show host Dennis Malloy apologized for his comedy skit on Wednesday where he admitted he can’t remember the name Gurbir Grewal, the first Sikh attorney general in the United States.

He went on to say that from now on, Gurbir Grewal would be called “Turban Man” because of the turban he wears.

In return, the pair will be suspended from the radio station for ten days over those comments made about Gurbir Grewal.

Despite his radio station regularly fat shaming former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie over the past eight years, Ron deCastro decided Gurbir Grewal’s reference as “Turban Man” was an over the top comment that needed an immediate correction and suspension.

Station President Ron deCastro said, “We take these comments seriously and echo Dennis and Judi’s sincere apology to Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and his family, as well as the Sikh and Asian communities. Dennis and Judi are known for their plainspoken brand of humor, but in this case, the language used was clearly demeaning and inappropriate. New Jersey is a state that is rich in diversity, and our radio station has served as the people’s voice for nearly 30 years. With Dennis and Judi’s help, we will use this incident [against Gurbir Grewal] as a learning moment to further a dialogue of inclusiveness for all residents of our great state.”

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After Citing Some Boardwalk Games Crooked, AG Gurbir Grewal Won’t Say Which Ones

by Breaking Local News Report July 26, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

TRENTON-Last week, as part of a state run crackdown against boardwalk operators in Seaside Heights and Atlantic City, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced citations had been issued against 12 operators.

“Safe Summer boardwalk compliance efforts are underway along the Jersey Shore and initial inspections have found 12 establishments in two seaside towns that have allegedly violated state consumer protection laws and regulations,” the OAG said in a press release.

“For many families, a trip to the Jersey Shore isn’t complete without a visit to the boardwalk to enjoy rides and games, and perhaps purchase a souvenir,” said Attorney General Grewal. “We don’t want anyone walking away from what should be an enjoyable trip feeling like they, or worse, their children, were taken advantage of by rigged games or deceptive sales practices.”

His office however, refuses to announce which operators were in violation, casting a dark cloud across the entire Seaside Heights and Atlantic City boardwalks, leaving boardwalk vacationers in the dark.

Shore News Network requested copies of the citations as part of our initial coverage, but that request was denied.

“The information you have requested is part of an active investigation by the Division and cannot be released at this time,” according to Lisa Coryell, a spokeswoman for the Attorney General’s office.

Since the Safe Summer initiative began in 2014, LGCCC has issued183 citations alleging one or more violations against amusement games licensees.

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NJ 101.5’s Dennis and Judi Suspended After Calling AG “Turban Man”

by Phil Stilton July 26, 2018

By: Phil Stilton

TRENTON-New Jersey talk radio hosts Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco have been indefinitely taken off the air by New Jersey 101.5.

After referring to New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal as “Turban Man”, the station took action.

“You know the attorney general, I’m never going to know his name, I’m just going to say the guy with the turban,” Malloy said.

“Turban Ma’an!” Franco explained.

“Look if it offends you, don’t wear the turban and I’ll remember your name,” Malloy added.

Malloy asked Franco if she felt the name Turban Man was highly offensive.

“To me, no,” she said. “To people who wear turbans, could be.”

“If you called me baseball hat man and I was in a culture where nobody wore baseball hats and they called me baseball hat man, should I be offended?” Malloy asked.

“My name, for the record, is Gurbir Grewal. I’m the 61st Attorney General of NJ,” Grewal said. “I’m a Sikh American. I have 3 daughters. And yesterday, I told them to turn off the radio.”

Malloy went on to report that “Turban Man” was not going prosecute marijuana related offenses.

Grewal speaks often about religious insensitivities in the Garden State and said it is something he faced regularly in life.

“This is not the first indignity I’ve faced and it probably won’t be the last,” Grewal said. “Sometimes, I endure it alone. Yesterday, all of New Jersey heard it. It’s time to end small-minded intolerance.”

https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyOAG/videos/1897354873901497/

“We are aware of the offensive comments made by Dennis and Judi during Wednesday’s broadcast,” NJ101.5 said in a statement. “We have taken immediate action and have taken them off the air until further notice. We are investigating the matter and will have further comment shortly.”

Grewal is the nation’s first Sikh attorney general.

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Jersey Shore Weather Report: July 26, 2018

by Breaking Local News Report July 26, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Ocean County Afternoon Traffic Report – July 26, 2018

by Breaking Local News Report July 26, 2018

By: Breaking Local News Report

Construction	I-195	As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on I-195 westbound East of Exit 22 – CR 638 in Jackson Twp. Left lane closed until 3:00 P.M.
Construction	US 9	As of 9:00am, there’s Construction on US 9 in both directions from North of CR 614/Lacey Rd in Lacey Twp to CR 625/Korman Rd/Ocean Gate Dr in Berkeley Twp. Right shoulder closed until 3:30 P.M.
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. 1 lane closed until 3:30 P.M.
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	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. 1 lane closed until 4:00 P.M.
Construction	NJ 166	As of 12:02pm, 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.

July 26, 2018 0 comments

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Neptune City Power Outages Expected to Last Until 4pm This Afternoon

by Your News July 26, 2018

By: Your News

NEPTUNE-During the overnight shift a pole was struck by a vehicle, which resulted in a power outage, in areas of Neptune City. The pole has been replaced and JCP&L is working to restore power. JCP&L expects power to be restored by 3:00-4:00pm today (7/26/18).

However, even when the power is restored, the area roads will still be shut down until the work to the pole (transferring wires) is complete.

At this time and until further notice W Sylvania Ave between Bennett Ave and Hawthorne Ave IS shut down to ALL traffic. Surrounding roads are also detoured and residents on side roads should expect increased traffic.

As a precaution, until power is restored – please check on your elderly neighbors.

July 26, 2018 0 comments

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Police Seeking Blue Jays Fan Who Stole Bike

by Your News July 26, 2018

By: Your News

FREEHOLD-It shouldn’t be too hard to catch this thief because he’s probably the only Blue Jays fan here at the Jersey Shore, but police are seeking the public’s assistance.

The Freehold Borough Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with identifying a subject who stole a bike from a Hudson Street address on the morning of July 25th. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Walter Perski at 732 462-1233, Dsgt. Chris Colaner at 732 462-1233 X151 or the anonymous TIP LINE 732 431-4020. All calls are confidential. The male subject in the photograph is observed wearing a Toronto Blue Jays jersey, dark jeans and blue & black sneakers.

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