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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…

Brick Costco Shopper’s Weapon Accidentally Discharges Resulting in Injury

BRICK, NJ – Brick Township Police responded to an incident involving an accidental discharge of a firearm at the Costco located at 465 Rt 70. The event occurred yesterday at around 1…

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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Manchester Township

MANCHESTER, NJ – A tragic motor vehicle accident occurred in Manchester Township, NJ, on the evening of January 20, 2024. The Manchester Township Police Department reported to the scene at the intersection…

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Are Jackson Schools Closed Friday? District Says Yes

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has announced a closure for all its schools on Friday, January 19, 2024, due to a forecasted snowstorm. The decision comes in response to predictions…

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New Jersey Shore Towns Get Boost as Governor Signs Vacant Property Bill Into Law

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s legislative effort to revitalize vacant properties in Jersey Shore towns received a significant advancement with the signing of his bill into law on Tuesday. The new…

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Rescue Team Saves Young Grey Seal Pup in Point Pleasant Beach

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – A four-week-old Grey seal pup was rescued in Point Pleasant Beach on January 12 after being found by a jogger. The pup, discovered on Baltimore Avenue shortly…

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Travel Advisory Issued in Freehold Township Amid Icy Conditions

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Freehold Township Police Department issued a travel advisory today due to rapidly freezing roadways across the township. A significant drop in temperatures has led to hazardous driving…

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Tragic Accident on Parkway Claims Lives of Young Couple and Unborn Child

TINTON FALLS, NJ – A devastating collision on the parkway in Tinton Falls resulted in the tragic deaths of a young couple and their unborn child. The accident occurred around 8 p.m.…

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South Jersey Man Set Neighbor’s House on Fire Three Times in One Week

Steven Johnson, 36, faces charges of aggravated arson in connection with three separate fires at a neighboring abandoned house in Little Egg Harbor Township. Authorities arrested Johnson after surveillance footage allegedly showed…

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Delayed Openings in Ocean County Schools Due to Weather

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Several school districts in Ocean County have announced delayed openings for Tuesday, January 16th, due to the overnight snow and freezing rain. Parents, students, and staff are advised…

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Man Faces Charges in Fatal Brick Township Hit and Run

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Mark Carey Jr., 19, from South Amboy, has been charged in a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred Saturday morning in Brick Township. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

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Fire Hoses next to a Fire Engine, waiting to be stored back on the truck.

Video: Woman Flees Fiery Crash, Later Caught by Police

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A woman who crashed into a street light and fled the scene as her car burst into flames has been arrested. A video of the incident was shared by…

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Sondra Fortunato, Beloved “Miss Liberty,” Passes Away at 75

TOMS RIVER – Sondra Fortunato, known affectionately as “Miss Liberty,” a self-promotional beauty queen recognized for her extravagant outfits, voluminous blonde hair, and constant smile, passed away after a battle with illness.…

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Driver, Ford Explorer Sought in Deadly Brick Township Hit and Run

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fatal hit and run occurred on January 13, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Route 35 South and Bay Avenue in Brick Township, prompting…

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Little Egg Harbor Resident Arrested for Multiple Arson Incidents

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Little Egg Harbor Township Chief of Police James Hawkins have announced the arrest of 36-year-old Steven Johnson of Little Egg Harbor…

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Brick Township Police Investigating Hit and Run On Route 35

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department is currently investigating a hit and run accident that occurred on Route 35 southbound near Used-to-Bes. The incident is believed to have taken place…

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Route 70 Westbound Reopens After Early Morning Crash in Brick

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department has announced the reopening of Route 70 westbound at the Brick Blvd. intersection following an early morning crash. The incident had initially led to…

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Historic Moment as Lisa Crate Sworn in as First Female Mayor of Brick Township

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a historic event for Brick Township, Lisa Crate was sworn in as the first-elected female Mayor in the township’s nearly 174-year history during the Brick Township Council’s…

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Woman Chosen to Lead Jackson Planning Board in New Year

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning has named a woman to lead the board in 2024, naming former educator Michelle Campbell as the chairwoman. The vote by the board was historic…

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Brick Township Beach Season Badges and Parking Passes Now Available Online for 2024 Season

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents and visitors can now purchase season badges and parking passes for Brick Township’s beaches for the 2024 season online. These can be acquired conveniently via the Community…

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Nominate Your Local Heroes for Brick Township’s Hero Awards

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township is calling for nominations for the Brick Hero Awards, an initiative designed to recognize and honor residents and businesses who contribute significantly to the community’s betterment.…

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