Five Towns NJ News- Page 18

News from the Lakewood, Jackson, Toms River, Howell and Brick Township area and the surrounding Klal Yisroel community.

Third Lawsuit Filed in Ocean County Vocational School Sex Abuse Scandal as Officials Remain Silent

A third lawsuit has expanded the legal crisis surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy, alleging administrators ignored or concealed years of sexual misconduct while a former instructor claims he was retaliated against for reporting student safety…

New Cemetery Proposed Near Jackson Draws Environmental Questions, Resident Concerns

A proposed 54-acre cemetery along the Freehold Township-Jackson border is advancing through the approval process as environmental officials and nearby residents raise concerns over tree removal, drainage, buffers, and neighborhood impacts.…

Murphy keeps learning new tricks but finding someone to love is the lesson he needs most

The 1-year-old shelter dog is winning hearts with his progress, playful spirit and eagerness to learn JACKSON, NJ – Murphy arrived at the shelter as a young stray who did not even…

Meet Munson the lovebug ready to become someone’s most devoted best friend

This affectionate XL Bully gives both paws, walks beautifully and wants nothing more than a person of his own JACKSON, NJ – Munson may weigh 125 pounds, but the approximately 4-year-old XL…

Cocaine stash and stolen revolver land Toms River man on track for decade in prison

Ravonn Terry admits drug and gun charges after police seized cocaine, cash and a stolen firearm TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River man caught in a months-long narcotics investigation has admitted to cocaine distribution and gun charges after detectives seized approximately 32 grams…

A Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority notice informs some homeowners that their water service line material is unknown and may include lead as part of a federally required inventory program.

Jackson MUA Warns Some Residents Their Water Service Lines May Contain Lead

Jackson Township residents are receiving EPA-required notices from the Municipal Utilities Authority advising that some water service lines have not yet been identified and could potentially contain lead, though the notice does not confirm lead is present.…

Pfizer releases global myocarditis data for COVID-19 vaccinated children

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pfizer Inc. on Monday released detailed analyses of myocarditis cases linked to its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, emphasizing that the condition remains an uncommon side effect and that the…

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Governor Murphy Pardons 11 Convicted Killers in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has commuted the sentences of 11 people convicted of murder or manslaughter, the latest and most controversial wave in his sweeping clemency initiative that has now…

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New Jersey Wednesday Morning Commuter and Traffic Report

NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters across North Jersey faced a rough start to the morning rush as multiple crashes and heavy volume caused delays on major highways and bridges. The most serious backup…

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New Jersey Moves Closer to Legalizing Medical Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in New Jersey have taken a major step toward legalizing and regulating psilocybin for therapeutic use, advancing a measure known as the “Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services…

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Jackson Township to Hire Rental Enforcement Inspectors to Crack Down on Illegal Rental Housing

Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the township council are proud to announce that they will soon begin hiring employees to establish the township’s new Bureau of Housing Rentals. At the…

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New Slide City Park with Zipline Opens at Lakewood’s Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With a ribbon…

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Traveling Menorah Glow-Car to light up Ocean County for Hanukkah celebrations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A local nonprofit is bringing the Hanukkah spirit to neighborhoods across Ocean County with a traveling Menorah Glow-Car, a mobile celebration designed to share light, music, and joy…

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Mikie Sherrill Says New Jersey Could Stop Paying Federal Taxes, Pushes for Federal Tax Strike

TRENTON, NJ – In a surprising exchange during an appearance on “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,” New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed the possibility of a…

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Heavy delays clog NJ highways as Friday morning commute hits full stride

NEWARK, NJ – Rush-hour traffic across New Jersey slowed to a crawl Friday morning as wet conditions, construction zones, and several early crashes combined to jam major routes heading toward New York…

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DCA urges New Jersey residents hit by SNAP delay to apply for winter utility protections

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is reminding residents affected by the federal delay in SNAP benefits that they may qualify for state utility assistance and shutoff protections…

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New Jersey’s 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Will Survive a Mikie Sherrill Administration

Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s election as governor has positioned New Jersey to maintain its long-term transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles. Her victory over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli secured continued Democratic control…

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Northern lights blaze across the New Jesey sky with another strong showing expected tonight

TRENTON , NJ – A powerful solar storm sent the Aurora Borealis vivid and far south Tuesday night, with fresh conditions promising another display over North America tonight. Witnesses across the northern…

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New Jersey Dems Want Extreme New Tax on Tourism that Could Cripple an Entire Industry

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would impose new taxes on what lawmakers are calling “non-essential flights” across the state. The measure, Senate Bill 4639, advanced with…

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Ocean County awards $5.2 million in new contracts and extensions across departments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved more than $5.2 million in new and extended contracts spanning health care, technology, engineering, infrastructure, and public safety services. The…

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Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Police seek public’s help after vandalism at Manchester Township park

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s assistance following an act of vandalism at the Sixth Avenue Recreation Park in the Pine Lake Park section of town. The incident…

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Where Mikie Sherrill Stands on Issues Important to Suburban Communities in New Jersey

Montclair, NJ – As New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, steps into the role amid ongoing debates over policies affecting the state’s suburban…

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‘Something Unusual Happened’ in New Jersey on Election Night Says National Pollster

Newark, NJ – Nearly every poll in New Jersey had the gubernatorial race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill in a dead heat through much of October and now, one major, and…

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In New Jersey it went from bad to worse for GOP as Democrats on cusp of legislative supermajority

TRENTON, NJ – In a major political shift for New Jersey, Democrats are on track to capture a commanding supermajority in the State Assembly following the November 4 election, tightening their control…

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Crash on Driscoll Bridge Headlines Today’s New Jersey Morning Rush Traffic Report

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey commuters faced a difficult Thursday morning drive as multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and long delays clogged major highways and river crossings across the region. Heavy congestion was…

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Phil Murphy Just Mobilized the National Guard for Statewide State of Emergency

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has mobilized the state’s National Guard to assist food banks as federal delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding leave hundreds of thousands…

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