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A Whiting man was airlifted after being struck by a vehicle while crossing County Route 530 in Manchester Township Sunday night. Photo: Crestwood Village, Manchester - Google Maps

Pedestrian Airlifted After Being Struck by Car Crossing Route 530 Near Crestwood Village

A 43-year-old Whiting resident suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of County Route 530 and Swift Circle in Manchester Township, police said.…

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.…

Christian Kohl of Brick Township was sentenced to five years in prison after prosecutors said he distributed child sexual abuse material and exchanged explicit messages with an undercover detective posing as a child.

He Thought She Was 14, But Found Out He Was Chatting With Detective Online Instead

A Brick Township man has been sentenced to five years in state prison after admitting he distributed child sexual abuse material and sent explicit images to an undercover detective posing as a…

Nikolas Pleiadi is a Manchester Township author whose novels draw on his personal experiences with addiction, incarceration and recovery.

Manchester Author Shares Story of Addiction, Arrests and Redemption in New Novel

A Manchester Township author says his latest novel draws on his own journey from addiction and repeated arrests to sobriety, family life and a career as an independent writer.…

Jackson Home Sales: Luxury Homes, Fast Sales Drive Busy Early August Market

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township housing market remained competitive during the first full week of August, with buyers paying above asking price on many desirable properties while luxury homes continued to command seven-figure sales prices. Among the 14 Jackson-area sales reviewed, prices ranged…

Ocean County Jail Blotter: Assault, Weapons and Eluding Charges Top August 10 Bookings

Ocean County Jail processed multiple defendants on August 10, including individuals facing assault, weapons, child endangerment and eluding police charges.…

Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage and gas line work

TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement project, the…

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New Jersey’s largest animal welfare group merges with South Jersey shelter to expand services statewide

VINELAND, N.J. — Associated Humane Societies, the largest animal welfare organization in New Jersey, has formally merged with the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, extending its services into Cumberland County and expanding…

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Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…

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Berkeley Township man pleads guilty in hit-and-run that injured teen bicyclist

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Berkeley Township man has pleaded guilty to causing serious bodily injury while driving without a license in connection with an April crash that seriously injured a 17-year-old…

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New playground opens at Johnson Park in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has opened a new playground at Johnson Park, featuring modern equipment and ADA-compliant play areas. According to the Jackson Council, the playground includes a zip line, seesaw,…

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Jackson Police Department announces promotions at township council meeting

The Jackson Township Police Department promoted four officers during a township council meeting held on July 8, recognizing years of service, leadership, and dedication to law enforcement and the local community. Public…

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Unconscious driver found at Jackson Township intersection arrested for DUI

A 27-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after police found him unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped in the middle of a Jackson Township intersection Sunday night. At…

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Berkeley Township Police Department vehicle - file photo

Teen illegally riding dirt bike critically injured in Route 9 crash in Berkeley Township

A juvenile riding a dirt bike was critically injured Thursday night in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 9 and Serpentine Drive in Berkeley Township, police said. Officers arrived to…

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Mobile home fire in Manchester leaves one dead after firefighters delayed by clutter and storage

A person died Wednesday night in a mobile home fire in the Pine Ridge section of Whiting, prompting a joint investigation by county and local authorities. Whiting Fire Station 33 was dispatched…

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Phil Murphy hit with federal subpoena probing illegal alien living in his attic apartment

TRENTON — Alina Habba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, is leading a federal investigation into Governor Philip D. Murphy over remarks he…

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New Jersey unions slam Murphy’s 37 percent healthcare hike, demand emergency legislative return

TRENTON — A coalition of more than a dozen public sector unions representing over 140,000 New Jersey workers is pushing back against Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed 37% increase in healthcare costs for…

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Trenton Dems Let Life in Prison Bill for Teen Murders Stall in Legislature

TRENTON — A proposed New Jersey law that would mandate life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a child under the age of 16 has not advanced since its introduction…

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Fishing tournament in Little Egg Harbor to fund Disney Cruise for child with rare condition

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Volunteers from the Southern Ocean County Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation will host their 28th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, raising funds to send a local…

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Sign welcoming visitors to Berkeley Township in South Seaside Park, some 45 minutes from town hall.

Supreme Court Allows South Seaside Park to Leave Berkeley and Merge with Neighbor to the North

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling allowing the barrier island community of South Seaside Park to deannex from Berkeley Township and annex to…

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Two injured after boat runs aground on Long Beach Island

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two people were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat ran aground in the bayfront area of Tebco Terrace in Holgate, according to the Long Beach Township…

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SBA Announces Ticking Clock Federal Drought Relief Assistance for New Jersey, Farmers Ineligible

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that they have until Aug. 11 to apply for federal disaster loans to…

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Sherrill joins Dem chorus blaming Trump and Ciattarelli for skyrocketing energy costs under Phil Murphy

NEWARK, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill joined a growing list of New Jersey Democrats Thursday in blaming President Donald Trump and GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli for the state’s rising utility…

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Mission BBQ to bring first Shore location to former TGI Fridays

BRICK, N.J. — A long-vacant restaurant on Route 70 may soon get new life as Mission BBQ looks to open its first Jersey Shore location in Brick. The national barbecue chain has…

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Democrat Mikie Sherrill Shocked After Young Girl Asks For Elephant at the Jersey Shore: A Good Choice

Sherrill surprised by elephant request at boardwalk stand, jokes go viral online SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill was met with an unexpected moment on the Jersey Shore boardwalk…

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New Jersey woman paying bills, unhappy - File Photo

New Jerseyans not happy with cost of living and taxes under Dem control, new poll shows

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A vast majority of New Jersey residents remain dissatisfied with how the state government is handling key issues such as taxes, cost of living, and transportation, according to…

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