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Health and Wellness

A man at a restaurant with tick bite suddenly says no to a steak dinner.

This Tick Now Spreading Across New Jersey Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat For Life

September 9, 2026

Lone star ticks are expanding across New Jersey, and more than 1,000 alpha-gal cases were reported as the tick-linked red meat allergy gains attention.…

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Police Blotter

Barnegat man accused of murdering wife before stabbing himself in chest

September 9, 2026

William Garvin was found with a knife protruding from his chest while his 69-year-old wife Eileen Garvin was found dead inside their Windward Drive home BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 67-year-old Barnegat…

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Ocean County News

Water Company Shuts Off Service at Ocean County Social Services Building

September 9, 2026

Ocean County says a mistaken water shutoff—not a plumbing failure—forced the temporary closure of its Senior Services building in Toms River.…

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How Shore Area Legislators Voted on Latest Bail Reform Funding Bill

Atlantic County News

In January, New Jersey legislators were asked to throw $17.6 million dollars into the new failing bail reform system to hire 20 more judges required to manage the system that has been nothing…

February 16, 2017

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Keady: Democrats on Right Side of Issues; Have Momentum in Ocean and Monmouth Counties

Monmouth County News

The political landscape in Ocean and Monmouth Counties has been ugly of late, but it looks like it’s about to get uglier as deflated progressives at the shore are backed further into…

February 12, 2017

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Report: Developer Seeks to Build 1,800 Homes on Eagle Ridge Golf Course

Business News

LAKEWOOD-A report in today’s Asbury Park Press says Lakewood’s Eagle Ridge Golf Club on Faraday Avenue is being eyed by a developer who seeks to build 1,800 homes on the site. The report…

February 8, 2017

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Freeholders Oppose Flounder Restrictions

Jersey Shore News

OMS RIVER – Noting the importance of the fishing industry on Ocean County’s economy, County officials are supporting federal and state representatives and recreational and commercial anglers who are in opposition to…

February 8, 2017

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County to Launch Study on Northern Ocean County Road Infrastructure

Government News

TOMS RIVER – With the completion of the Route 9 corridor study and an increase in population growth, Ocean County is undertaking a study to review potential county road network improvements in…

February 8, 2017

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Freeholders Seek $1 Million for Airpark Improvements

Ocean County News

Ocean County is applying to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for two grants to cover the cost of improvements to the Ocean County Airport, Route 530, Berkeley Township. “While the funds…

February 8, 2017

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County Freeholders Seeking $500,000 For Walking Trail Project Through South Toms River

Government News

PRESS RELEASE FROM Ocean County Board of Freeholders In anticipation of constructing a segment of the Barnegat Branch Trail that would run through South Toms River and serve as the trails northern…

February 8, 2017

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Get ready N.J., winter storm warning issued in latest snowfall update

Atlantic County News

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning Wednesday morning ahead of a snowstorm that could dump between 3 and 10 inches across the state Thursday. The most significant snowfall of…

February 8, 2017

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1 to 3 inches of snow expected to fall overnight in Ocean County

Community News

The National Weather Service is forecasting between 1 to 3 inches of snow in Ocean County with southern areas receiving the higher end of the forecast. Southern Ocean County can see up…

January 29, 2017

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Ocean County College Foundation to Honor Mr. & Mrs. D'Onofrio and The D'Onofrio Foundation as Humanitarians of the Year at Scholarship Celebration

Events and Festivals

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County College Foundation’s 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration will be held on Friday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the Ocean County College Main Campus in Toms…

January 27, 2017

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Ninth Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival set for June 8-11th

Business News

The Lighthouse International Film Festival was founded by a collection of filmmakers, film critics and film industry professionals who share a passion for film and wanted to create an event aimed first…

January 26, 2017

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Joint Base MDL tankers assisted in B2 bomber missions against Libya

New Jersey News

By Master Sgt. Thomas J. Doscher | 18th Air Force Public Affairs KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-10 Extender crews from five bases on three continents provided aerial refueling support during the B-2 bomber…

January 23, 2017

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Nasty nor'easter bearing down on N.J. with heavy rain, damaging winds, snow, ice

Atlantic County News

If you thought Monday was going to be an ordinary start to the work week, think again. A nasty nor’easter is heading in our direction and is expected to strengthen during the…

January 23, 2017

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Port Authority wants to go after your license, registration if you cheat tolls

Ocean County News

Port Authority officials will ask New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission to suspend the registration privilege of chronic toll violators, similar to what is now done in New York State, as the agency…

January 15, 2017

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Foster Rescue Saves Pregnant Dog From Kill Shelter; Broadcasts Birth Live on Facebook

Community News

Posted by It's A Ruff Life Rescue on Thursday, January 12, 2017 When It’s a Ruff Life Rescue, a dog fostering network in New Jersey which has many canine foster homes in…

January 13, 2017

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Roadway fatalities in Ocean County increased in 2016

Ocean County News

In 2015, 38 died in roadway fatalities in Ocean County. In 2016, that number rose by four to 42. Below is a list of roadway fatalities reports by the New Jersey State…

January 13, 2017

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Bamboozled: Employee says A.J. Perri scammed a senior. Here's what happened next.

Business News

Consumers are often at the mercy of specialists: contractors, electricians, plumbers and the like. Unless you’re super handy, you rely on them to diagnose and fix problems in your home. Even if…

January 9, 2017

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Ocean County Drug Deaths Soared by 43% in 2016

Monmouth County News

Despite best efforts to combat the drug epidemic that plagues Ocean County, drug overdoses soared in 2016 to 205 possible cases by the end of the year. According to the Ocean County…

January 9, 2017

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How much snow did we get? New Jersey Snowfall Totals

Ocean County News

The winter coastal storm that swept across New Jersey on Saturday has turned a large swath of the region into a winter wonderland, while leaving only a trace of snow in the…

January 9, 2017

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Vicari named Freeholder Director; Kelly, Haines sworn in

Community News

TOMS RIVER-On Wednesday, Joe Vicari became the 2017 Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders Director while Jack Kelly and Virginia Haines were sworn in again after winning their November election. “I have…

January 6, 2017

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