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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 know how to sit, but just one week…

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 Bully is winning hearts at the Ocean County…

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…

E-bike vanishes from New Jersey high school and police want these individuals identified

Surveillance images surface after juvenile reports bike missing from Pinelands Regional High School LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – A juvenile’s e-bike disappeared from Pinelands Regional High School over the weekend, prompting…

Toms River police arrested a self-described sovereign citizen after a pursuit that reached 90 mph ended with a tactical felony stop at Castle Park.

Drunk Driving Sovereign Citizen Arrested After Police Chase That Reached 90 MPH on Garden State Parkway in Toms River

Police say a suspected intoxicated driver fled a traffic stop, reached 90 mph on the Garden State Parkway, and later refused to exit his vehicle before officers arrested him during a tactical stop in Toms River.…

Tire-slashing spree hits Barnegat neighborhood overnight and cops want doorbell video

Multiple vehicles targeted in Pebble Beach area during 11-hour window BARNEGAT, NJ – Residents in Barnegat’s Pebble Beach area woke up to multiple reports of deliberately slashed vehicle tires following an overnight vandalism spree, prompting police to search for surveillance footage that could reveal…

Stafford Township Police Address Unsubstantiated Bomb Threat at Local High School

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 11, 2024, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a potential bomb threat at Southern Regional High School. The threat was reported to authorities at approximately…

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New Jersey Wrap-Up: Christie Makes Visit to Jersey Shore, Another Earthquake Reported, Another Dead Whale

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Aftershocks from this week’s New Jersey earthquake were reported across New Jersey Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.6 quake was reported at 10:22…

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Facebook Fact Checking, Censoring New Jerseyeans Critical of Offshore Wind Energy

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continues his fight to make offshore wind energy production a reality of the Jersey Shore coastline, he has a new ally in…

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Palmieri Throws Perfect Game as Point Boro Extends Unbeaten Streak

Point Pleasant Boro Shuts Out Lacey in Dominant Performance POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Point Boro softball pitcher Dakota Palmieri has accomplished a feat few in high school softball circles have done. On…

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Toms River High School North Student Accepted into Harvard University

Toms River High School North student Katie Culbert has achieved a significant milestone by gaining acceptance to Harvard University. Culbert, known for her accomplishments in both academics and extracurricular activities, including science,…

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Jackson Township Signs Deal to Preserve Open Space on Leesville Road

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials have announced that they have closed on a much-anticipated land swap agreement with a private developer after residents and the township felt the existing location would…

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Farmingdale Man Ordered to Remain in Jail While Facing Child Kidnapping Charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a recent court decision, Quamel Benton, a 35-year-old man from Farmingdale, has been ordered to remain in custody at the Burlington County Jail pending trial. The ruling…

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Lakewood’s Maggie’s Bar Trashed by Man in Mental Crisis

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department was dispatched to Maggie’s Bar at 145 County Club Drive following a burglary report on Sunday, April 7th. An early morning 911 call alerted authorities…

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Play Ball! Jackson Spring Sports Seasons Begin

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – This past weekend, many of Jackson’s sports leagues began their new season on new turf and lighted fields. The project to upgrade the township’s inventory of sports fields…

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Suspect Facing Multiple Charges in Jackson Township, NJ Crash

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Nicholas Obrzut, 21, of Monroe Township, has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and three counts of Assault by Auto due to his involvement in a…

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North Jersey Criminals Targeting Peaceful Ocean County Towns Like Jackson, Toms River

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A rash of armed break-ins and home invasions in Toms River have put law enforcement officials in Ocean County on high alert. These brazen attacks, according to Jackson…

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Looking Up At The Solar Eclipse. A group of children looking up at the 2017 solar eclipse, using protective glasses at the Livingston Library terrace in Livingston,NJ.

Solar Eclipse Prompts School Closures, State of Emergency, Anticipation of Bizarre Behavior

TRENTON, NJ – If you haven’t heard, there’s a solar eclipse today, and by all accounts, strange things usually happen during an eclipse. In ancient times, humans didn’t know how to react…

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New Jersey Eclipse Forecast: Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies And Warm Temperatures

New Jersey Set for Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will be 90% covered in most parts of New Jersey. TRENTON, NJ – Residents of New Jersey are…

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Calling All Principals: Ocean County Vo-Tech is Hiring a Principal at Jackson School

JACKSON, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is seeking to hire a new principal at their Jackson campus. Ocean County Vocational Technical School in Jackson Township, NJ, is currently seeking…

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Toms River Announces Special Meeting on Police Department Ordinance

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has announced a special meeting at a special time on Thursday. A meeting will be held inside town hall at 5pm. The special…

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Lakewood Businessman Receives Prison Sentence for $10 Million Payroll Tax Evasion

TRENTON, NJ – An Ocean County businessman, Josef Neuman, 37, of Lakewood, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for not paying more than $10 million in payroll taxes.…

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Ocean County Police Blotter: Here’s Who Recently Checked In At The Ocean County Jail

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Multiple individuals have been arrested and detained in the Ocean County Jail over the past 24 hours, facing various charges. Isai Vladimir Aguilar-Romerio has been charged with hindering…

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This is a Force Multiplier, Jackson Mayor Says About Upcoming Vote on New Director of Public Safety

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is expected to vote on and approve the new Director of Public Safety position at Tuesday’s township council meeting. The position was created after…

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Year-Long Homeless Struggle for Downtown Toms River Man Ends With Support of Community

Local Community Effort Leads to Permanent Housing for Homeless Individual TRENTON, NJ — In Downtown Toms River, a formerly homeless individual has secured permanent housing, marking a bright turn in their life.…

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Popcorn Park Seeking to Expand Animal Welfare Team, Announces Job Openings

FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Societies, a cornerstone in animal welfare for over a century, is actively recruiting for two pivotal roles at its Forked River facility, which also encompasses…

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