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A landmark New Jersey Supreme Court ruling arising from Seaside Park's attempt to condemn the Desert Palm Inn gives municipalities broader authority to acquire private property through eminent domain without first specifying exactly how the land will be used.

Supreme Court Says Seaside Park Can Eminent Domain Now Closed Crime-Ridden Motel

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that municipalities may acquire private property through eminent domain without first identifying a specific redevelopment project, resolving Seaside Park's effort to condemn the Desert Palm Inn.…

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a multistate effort opposing proposed federal firearms regulation rollbacks that states say would weaken gun safety laws and hinder criminal investigations.

New Jersey AG Leads 23-State Fight Against ATF Gun Rights Rollbacks

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the ATF to reject proposed firearms regulation rollbacks, arguing they would undermine public safety and law enforcement investigations.…

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…

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 14-year-old girl.…

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.…

Rainy forecast could cool tensions on Seaside Heights boardwalk this weekend

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A rainy forecast may provide relief from recent disturbances on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, as showers and thunderstorms are expected to dampen crowds Friday and Saturday. The National…

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Police raid at Jackson home uncovers million dollar drug stash and gun, five arrested

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A court-authorized search at a residence on E. Veterans Highway led to a major narcotics bust earlier this month, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of significant…

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Lakewood Bus Driver Hit With 47 Charges of Child Endangerment for Reckless School Trip on Garden State Parkway

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Philadelphia man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly operating a commercial bus recklessly on the Garden State Parkway while transporting 47 juveniles, police said. Xiao Lei Lei…

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Ocean County Commissioners announce new five-lane highway connecting Jackson, Lakewood, and Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to serve the…

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Governor Vetoed Public Brawl Bill to Defend Masked Protesters’ Free Speech Rights Days Ahead of Shore

TRENTON, N.J. — Days before violent brawls erupted across the Jersey Shore over Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a bill that would have created a new crime for inciting public…

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Seaside Heights mayor blames 14-year-old TikTok user for weekend of violence and mayhem on the boardwalk

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A violent Memorial Day weekend in Ocean County left one person dead, three people stabbed, and 70 arrested in Seaside Heights, prompting Mayor Anthony Vaz to lay part…

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Sherrill warns clean energy will cost you and arm and a leg, drive up bills as NJ voters demand relief

Trenton, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, now running for governor, is telling New Jersey residents to brace for higher energy costs as the state pushes toward clean power — but she says…

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Brick Township honors fallen service members with Memorial Day parade

BRICK, N.J. — Residents gathered Monday, May 26, for Brick Township’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, coming together to honor the men and women who lost their lives in military service. The parade…

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Masked man reportedly attempts to abduct girl from Lakewood park, flees after struggle

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred Sunday night in the Lakewood Commons neighborhood, where a masked man reportedly tried to snatch a young girl from a local…

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Coco’s sweet gaze and soft nature steal the show in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ — A gentle, soulful-eyed pup named Coco is now available for adoption at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, where staff say she’s ready to trade her kennel for cuddles…

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Mikie Sherrill Demsplains Why New Jersey is Being Hit with 20% Energy Hike, Blames Big Oil Interests

Mikie Sherrill blames ‘Big Oil’ and red tape for looming 20 percent New Jersey energy hike hints at summer blackouts and advises residents to use less electricty this summer TRENTON, N.J. —…

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Bruce Springsteen’s Big Mouth Causes Local Tribute Band to Lose Gig at Popular Toms River Restaurant

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Bruce Springsteen tribute band lost a scheduled gig at a popular Toms River bar after the singer’s recent political comments during his European tour prompted concerns from…

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Woman accused of child endangerment being held on active ICE detainer at Ocean County Jail

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A woman is being held without bail in Ocean County following her arrest on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child, according to inmate records. Lizbeth…

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One New Jersey Candidate for Governor Speaks Out Against Violent Weekend at the Jersey Shore

Seaside Heights, NJ – The Jersey Shore was rocked by a violent weekend that ended with one person dead, three stabbed, and over 70 arrested. Many lawmakers are now blaming the Democrat…

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One Dead, Three Stabbed, Over 70 Arrests Made During Wild Memorial Day Weekend in Seaside Heights

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A wild weekend filled with violence, police activity, public brawls, three stabbings and one death marred Memorial Day weekend celebrations at the Jersey Shore. In total, police made…

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Seaside Park vs. Seaside Heights: A Tale of Two Neighboring Towns with Very Different Vibes

Nestled along the Jersey Shore, just a mile apart, Seaside Park and Seaside Heights couldn’t be more different despite their proximity. One is a serene haven for families, the other a vibrant…

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How a Jersey Girl is leading the race to become the next governor of Virginia

ROANOKE, V.A. — Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is leading the race to become Virginia’s next governor, according to a new poll from Roanoke College, positioning the Red Bank, New Jersey, native as…

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Mystery skull found on New Jersey beach identified as 1844 Brigantine shipwreck captain

LONGPORT, N.J. — A skull that washed ashore in 1995 and baffled investigators for decades has finally been identified as the remains of a 19th-century ship captain who perished during a storm…

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Toms River woman killed in rollover crash on Garden State Parkway entrance ramp

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 20-year-old woman was killed early Sunday after being ejected from her vehicle during a single-car crash on a Garden State Parkway entrance ramp in Ocean County, according to…

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Third victim dead in fiery Jackson car crash to avoid deer in the road

JACKSON, N.J. — A third person has died following a fiery crash early Friday on North Hope Chapel Road after a vehicle struck a deer and slammed into a tree, Jackson Township…

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