Unstoppable: Teacher of Year from Toms River Throws $1,000 Football Pass

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christine Girtain, the 2022 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year from Toms River, secured $1,000 for her classes at a national convention for state teachers of the…

January 18, 2024

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Toms River Adjusts Trash Pickup, Announces Road Treatment Ahead of Snowstorm

Community News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In preparation for the anticipated snow event, the Toms River Township Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced an adjustment to its garbage and recycling collection schedule for…

January 18, 2024

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Major Shift in NJ’s Approach to Minor Criminal Records

Atlantic County News

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office (ACPO) has significantly ramped up its efforts to expunge criminal records, aiding numerous individuals in overcoming past legal obstacles and reintegrating into society.…

January 18, 2024

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Another Snow Storm Heading for the New Jersey Shore, But Will it Live Up to Media Hype?

Jersey Shore News

Toms River, NJ – Residents along the Jersey Shore are advised to prepare for a series of weather events, starting today with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 36 degrees. The…

January 18, 2024

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New Year’s Eve Arrest of Dangerous Criminal Recognized by Department

Community News

EVESHAM, NJ – On the night of December 31, Officer Ahmet Ekiz of the local police department executed a critical stop on Route 73 near Ardsley Drive, leading to an arrest. At…

January 18, 2024

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Fatal December Taxi Collision Left Two Dead, Suspect Remains At Large

New Jersey News

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Attorney General’s Office has released the names of two civilians who perished in a tragic motor vehicle crash on December 10 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The deceased are…

January 18, 2024

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Rescue Team Saves Young Grey Seal Pup in Point Pleasant Beach

Jersey Shore News

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – A four-week-old Grey seal pup was rescued in Point Pleasant Beach on January 12 after being found by a jogger. The pup, discovered on Baltimore Avenue shortly…

January 17, 2024

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Police Warn Illegal ATV Riders at Warren Grove

New Jersey News

The Stafford Township Police Department is responding to a significant number of complaints regarding All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) use in the Warren Grove area. While acknowledging that ATV riding is a popular activity…

January 17, 2024

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Warming Centers Open in North Bergen for Residents Amid Cold Weather

Community News

NORTH BERGEN, NJ — The North Bergen Police Department announced the opening of three designated warming centers for residents seeking refuge from the current cold weather conditions. These facilities are available during…

January 17, 2024

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Newark Carjacker Pleads Guilty to All Charges

New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – Andy Cook, a 24-year-old man from Newark, admitted to carjacking and conspiracy to use a firearm during a crime of violence, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.…

January 17, 2024

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Russian Hackers Charged in New Jersey Federal Court

New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – Two Russian nationals, Aleksey Timofeyevich Stroganov and Tim Stigal, were charged in separate indictments for their involvement in extensive hacking and fraud activities, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip…

January 17, 2024

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Passaic County Correctional Officers Arrested for Civil Rights Violation and Obstruction

New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – Three Passaic County correctional officers were arrested for allegedly violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights and conspiring to obstruct justice, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Sergeants Jose Gonzalez,…

January 17, 2024

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South Jersey Politician Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Government News

TRENTON, N.J. – Nathaniel Anderson, deputy mayor of Willingboro Township, and Chrisone D. Anderson, a business associate, have been charged with orchestrating a fraudulent mortgage scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…

January 17, 2024

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Bronx Drug Dealer Sold Deadly Dose that Killed New Jersey Toddler

New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – Jhan Carlos Capellan Maldonado, 35, from Bronx, New York, admitted his role in distributing heroin and fentanyl from two Bronx-based drug mills, leading to the death of a 15-month-old…

January 17, 2024

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Owner of New Jersey Senior Facility Where Bodies Piled Up During Pandemic Pleads Guilty to IRS Charges

New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – Joseph Schwartz, 64, of Suffern, New York, pleaded guilty to two counts of employment tax fraud, totaling over $38 million, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. The hearing…

January 17, 2024

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Newark Police Seek Suspect Who Shot Two Teens on South Orange Avenue

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are searching for a man who shot two children. On Thursday, January 11, Newark Police received a report of a shooting incident at approximately 2:49 p.m. in…

January 17, 2024

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New Jersey Plastic Bag Ban Backfires According to New Study

Community News

Anyone who actually shops for themselves saw the writing on the wall when New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a plastic bag ban into law. Suddenly, shoppers were forced to use non-woven…

January 17, 2024

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New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and Wife Nadine Request Separate Trials in Corruption Case

Government News

Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife Nadine are seeking separate trials amid allegations of corruption. The couple is accused of accepting bribes including cash, gold bars, and a luxury…

January 17, 2024

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Ready for 2024 Weather? Here’s What Farmer’s Almanac Predicts for New Jersey

Central Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – The 2024 Farmer’s Almanac, an esteemed source for weather predictions, has released its forecast for New Jersey, indicating a year of contrasting weather patterns. Known for its traditional methodologies…

January 17, 2024

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Five Massive Snow Storms Crippled New Jersey Over the Past 100 Years

Community News

TRENTON, NJ – Is the big one coming this weekend? At this point nobody knows for sure, but what we do know is that snow and New Jersey go together like pork…

January 16, 2024

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