The following article was written by Randy Bergmann, a former editor at the Asbury Park Press and now independent journalist, originally published on his Facebook Page and republished with permission. …
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Central Jersey News
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Give us your clothes: Toms River launches used clothing recycling program to offset rising taxes
by Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township has a new revenue stream to offset rising taxes in the community. After senior citizens in Holiday City were hit with tax increases …
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BARNEGAT, NJ – A road rage incident in Barnegat Township escalated between two men that ended with a crash and one of the vehicles overturned. Police said one of the …
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HOWELL, NJ – The Howell Police Department is trying to identify an individual who broke into a home on Seattle Slew Drive in the Oak Hill Development on March 1st …
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WARETOWN, NJ – The Ocean Township Police Department today reported they had identified the vehicle and driver caught on camera illegally passing a school bus earlier this week. The department …
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TRENTON, NJ – Even though Governor Phil Murphy has emptied state prisons and is continuing to give early COVID-19 release to even more inmates, New Jersey Senator Michael Testa today …
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With the change in guidance from the CDC, New Jersey Governor Murphy has ordered a deadline extension before unvaccinated public workers such as firemen, police officers and healthcare workers lose …
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Vast Lawlessness in My Town: Jackson Township Homeowner Claims Over Quality of Life Inaction
by Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township resident Elanor Hannum, who has been battling Mayor Michael Reina and the township council for decades over multiple alleged quality of life concerns for …
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JACKSON, NJ – It’s almost that time of the year at the Jersey Shore, when you store your winter clothes and bring out the summer attire for the beach, fishing, …
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TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s new vehicle pursuit policy prohibiting when a police officer can initiate the pursuit of a suspect is coming under fire today. According to the new guidelines …
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WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police Officer Orin McKay visited Old Mill School on Tuesday to teach students about the dangers of drugs, drug crimes, and peer-to-peer cyberbullying. “Patrolman …
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It was a rough time for Jackson Township back in May of 2018. The township was being sued by multiple Orthodox Jewish entities claiming town officials …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The shore is a busy place in the summer, full of pedestrians, skateboarders, and bicyclists coming and going between the beach, the boardwalk, and local businesses …
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TRENTON, NJ – Gunshots rang out in Trenton on Tuesday. Police were able to identify the location of the gunshots by a system call Shot Spotter that allows police to …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s the end of the road for longtime George Gilmore associate Carl Block at the Ocean County Administration Building this week. Earlier, Block, the Ocean County …
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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey motorists may soon be able to pump their own gas. That is if a bipartisan-sponsored bill introduced in the state assembly reaches Governor Phil Murphy’s …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live near Holiday City at Berkeley, you might see smoke-filled skies or smell smoke around your home. Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato said the …
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After New York finding of limited effectiveness in children, Schepisi calls on Murphy to release NJ state vaccine data
by Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – New York State has released data that suggests the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has “limited evidence of effectiveness” with a rapid decline after less than one month for …
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson Township woman was struck and killed while crossing Whitesville Road near White Road on Sunday police reported today. According to the Jackson Police Department, …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you played the CASH 5 lottery drawing this week and purchased your tickets at the Route 88 WaWa in Brick or Shoprite on Route 37 …
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TRENTON, NJ – With Governor Phil Murphy declaring the COVID-19 pandemic in its waning days and quickly heading into endemic territory, outnumbered Republicans in the state legislature hoped Democrats would …
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JACKSON, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic brought the return of the drive-through safari experience at Six Flags Great Adventure and for 2022 at least, it looks like it will continue. …
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TRENTON, NJ – As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, legislators in New Jersey are moving to block public investments in Russia and Belarus. “Acting in response to Russia’s unprovoked …
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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Known by his peers as “Uncle Richie”, Stafford Township Police Department veteran Rich Sinopli is retiring. “After 25 years of service, we bid farewell to one …
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TRENTON, NJ – If you served in the U.S. military, paying for beach access in New Jersey might soon be a thing of the past. That’s because a bill sponsored …