Five Towns NJ News- Page 25

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.…

Road rage leads to shooting in Lakewood

Lakewood, NJ – In a dangerous road rage incident that occurred late last night, a Lakewood man became the target of an aggressive driver, resulting in damage to his vehicle. Officer Daniel…

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Middle school teacher arrested after sending student Lewd Pics on Snapchat

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River middle school teacher has been arrested and suspended without pay after he sent pictures of himself inside his classroom self-pleasuring to a student on SnapChat.…

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Lakewood Township, Shade Tree Commission Join Forces to Celebrate Arbor Day

Lakewood, NJ – In honor of Arbor Day, the Lakewood Township Committee and the Lakewood Shade Tree Commission came together for their annual Arbor Day Planting ceremony. The event took place at…

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County Commissioners at odds Over Preserving Last Farm in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A farm in Lakewood was the topic of a heated debate among Ocean County Commissioners, who have been at odds with each other for several years now politically. Ocean…

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Local elected officials come together in Lakewood for PAC promoting unity in Ocean County

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Dozens of Ocean County elected officials and candidates attended a gala hosted by United Ocean County PAC at Glatt Bite Kosher in Lakewood Township on Wednesday. The event was…

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Lakewood man rescued after DUI roll-over crash

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A single-car motor vehicle accident occurred around 9 p.m. last night at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and South Street, prompting a response from the Lakewood Police Department.…

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One person stabbed in Lakewood, suspect in custody

LAKEWOOD, NJ – An unidentified victim was stabbed multiple times in Lakewood on Tuesday. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment. Following the…

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15-year-old Lakewood girl killed after being struck by vehicle

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A teenage girl was critically injured in a car accident in Lakewood on Monday evening. According to sources, the accident took place shortly before 10:00 PM on Route 70…

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Marty Flemming - Candidate for Jackson Mayor

Losing Jackson mayoral candidate who said he wasn’t selling homes to LLC sells homes to LLC

JACKSON, NJ (OP-ED)- During the November 2022 general election for mayor in Jackson Township, Shore News Network revealed a planned land deal by Councilman Marty Flemming to sell all of the properties…

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Once quiet Lakewood country road to become a 5-lane highway, Commissioner

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just days after promising to pay more attention to roadway and traffic issues in Lakewood and Jackson, Ocean County Commissioner Jack Kelly announced a major upgrade to a once…

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In Ocean County, what you say on social media can and will be used against you

LAKEWOOD, NJ – There’s a saying that suggests that a person should not say or write anything they don’t want to see the next morning on the front page of the New…

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Lakewood man admits to million dollar money laundering scam

Lakewood, NJ- An Ocean County resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges related to his involvement in a wire fraud scheme that resulted in over $1 million in losses to a…

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GOP leaders promise to pay attention to Jackson in the future

JACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of election cycles. Most of the county leaders…

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Developer seeks variance for minor subdivision for construction of duplex in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – River Equities, LLC has submitted an application for Minor Subdivision, Conditional Use, and Bulk Variance approval of Lot 8 in Block 420.01, known as 450 River Avenue, to the…

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Popular Lakewood banquet hall seeks variance after operating without for years

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lake Terrace is one of Lakewood’s most popular banquet halls. Each year, it hosts hundreds of weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and special events. It was where Mitt Romney stopped when…

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New shopping center planned on New Hamphire Avenue near busy Lakewood-Toms River border

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Traffic in the area of New Hampshire Avenue between Locust Street and Route 70 is about to get worse. That news comes as a developer is planning to build…

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Multiple media outlets misreport Passover carnival accident in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Multiple media outlets today, including the New York Post, ABC News, and Daily Voice have misreported a tragic incident in Lakewood Township on Monday. An erroneous initial report by…

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Dr. Roberts, Rabbi Hirsch meet with Jackson police to make generous fundraising donation

Submitted by Yankel Wenger, Lakewood Shopper On Wednesday, March 22, Dr. Richard Roberts and his son-in-law, Rabbi Mordechai Hirsch, took part in a special meeting with representatives of the Jackson Police Explorers…

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Brooklyn man threatened to shoot workers at Lakewood Supermarket, police report

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged for making terroristic threats at the Evergreen Supermarket located on River Avenue early Tuesday morning. According to Lakewood Police Department Captain Greg…

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The Arc to host step up walk at ShoreTown Ballpark

by Jasmine Walker Lakewood, NJ – On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Ocean County Chapter of The Arc will host its 21st Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk at ShoreTown Ballpark,…

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