OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County’s COVID-19 positive test rates are surging this week, with over 2,000 reported in the 7 days since Thanksgiving prior to Saturday. On Saturday, the …
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Teen Missing in Stafford, Police Asking for Assistance Locating
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Stafford Township, New Jersey are looking for an at-risk 13-year-old girl after she left her home Saturday afternoon and can’t be located. Police issued …
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Murphy says COVID-19 “on fire” statewide lockdown back on the table as New Jersey sets new daily case record
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineTRENTON, NJ – Indoor dining was capped at 25%, indoor sports have been canceled, New Jerseyans stayed home on Thanksgiving Day and everyone is continuing to wear a face mask …
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State continues investigation into political corruption in Toms River, Mo Hill, HR Manager Lou Amoruso
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development are continuing their massive investigation into the inner workings of possible political …
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Man Kicks in Door in Jackson, Stabbed Two Occupants
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Another violent incident has rocked normally quiet Jackson Township. An incident that took place on Friday, according to police ended up with two people being stabbed. …
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Toms River Councilman’s Uncle Gets $189,000 Appointment, Opponent Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Pay to play politics and nepotism are nothing new in Ocean County. In fact, Ocean County is second in state corruption only to the Democrat controlled …
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Toms River used car sale turns into violent carjacking after Lakewood man holds knife to seller’s throat
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelTOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at approximately 8:50 PM police responded to Weston Drive for a report of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival officers met …
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Mo Hill gets his $8,000,000.00 to buy long abandoned Oceanfront property in Ortley Beach
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the end, everyone is happy. Toms River Mayor Mo Hill and Maria Maruca are able to spend $8,000,000 of taxpayer money to purchase the long-abandoned …
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Forked River woman caught in Barnegat with meth by State Police
FORKED RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Buffy Schoonmaker, 48, of Forked River, N.J. as a result of a motor vehicle stop that led to the …
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Berkeley man killed in crash on Westbrook Drive
BAYVILLE, NJ – The driver of a Ford Mustang that crashed into a utility pole died from his injuries after being rushed to Community Medical Center. According to police in …
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JACKSON, NJ – On Saturday, a resident of Neptune reported the theft of a travel trailer valued at $1,500.00 from a property on Patterson Road where he had been storing …
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JACKSON, NJ – On Friday, Jackson police officers responded to a residence located on Beverly Court on the report of a burglary. The officers discovered that entry had been made …
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Jackson Police investigating bias incident, swastika, profanities at park
JACKSON, NJ – On Thanksgiving Day, Police Officer Joseph Pante investigated a report of a bias incident at the Harfield park located on Ralph Place. It was reported that near …
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Bias Crime: Pig carcass dropped on Lakewood rabbi’s front porch
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood police are investigating a possible bias crime after a dead pig was dropped on the front porch of a Lakewood rabbi. The Lakewood Police Department is …
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Toms River Police taser man who wanted to commit suicide by cop
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A male caller to 9-1-1 on Sunday notified dispatchers a man with a gun was seen on James Street. Police responded only to find out that …
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Toms River Mayor Mo Hill, Council Agree to Hire Public Relations Firm
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and six out of the council’s 7 member body have agreed to hire a public relations firm to assist the …
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Sierra Club Says Fishy $8M Haines-Hill Oceanfront Real Estate Deal to Sell Protected Land to Buy Surf Club is a Bad Idea
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Usually the Sierra Club is all for purchasing land to preserve open spaces, but when that land is already preserved and politicians are trying to play …
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Woman Caught Red-Handed Vandalizing Trump Sign in One of New Jersey’s “Most Trumpiest” Towns
JACKSON, NJ – The election might be over, or it might not be over, but one thing is certain, Trump Derangement Syndrome is as prevalent as COVID-19 in America. In …
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Man Has Arm Partially Amputated in Crash on Route 37 in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A car flipped over in front of Pices Seafood on Route 37 Saturday evening and the driver claims another vehicle drove him off the road. According …
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Corruption Alert: Toms River Mayor Mo Hill Launches 2023 Campaign, Opens Account with Large McGuckin Contribution
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has not yet been in office for a full year, but he has already filed his paperwork with the New Jersey …
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Watch: Toms River Councilman Alleged to Have Given Uncle $189,000 Political Pay to Play Job
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Josh Kopp’s uncle by marriage, Doug Klee, of Owen Little & Associates received $189,000 this year taxpayer money after being appointed to the …
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Watch: Toms River Councilman Says No Pay for No-Show Town Lawyer McGuckin
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For the 12th time since being appointed as head of the Toms River legal department, New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin has been a no-show at …
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Lacey Couple Stole Playground Equipment from Pre-School
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, November 23, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., Officer Michael Baldasari was dispatched to Forever Young Nursery School in reference to a theft. The caller reported …
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Freeholder Haines Says Joe Vicari Opposed Her Since Her Backroom Political Appointment in 2016
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Freeholder Virginia Haines said she feels like her fellow Freeholder, Joseph Vicari doesn’t like her and opposes her out of principle since her appointment to the …
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Watch: Resident Calls Out Toms River Councilwoman Maruca’s Personal Ties to Family of $8,000,000 Potential Land Sale
TOMS RIVER, NJ – I don’t personally know the owner of the former Ortley Beach Surf Club Joey Barcellona personally and I’ve lived in Ocean County nearly my entire life. …