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Powerball jackpot explodes to $1 BILLION in last-minute jump before Wednesday drawing

Game officials boost massive prize after final Monday ticket sales are counted TRENTON, NJ – Powerball officially crashed through the billion-dollar barrier Tuesday, with game officials boosting Wednesday night’s jackpot from $975 million to a staggering $1 billion after final…

Wrong-way driver barrels against Route 37 traffic before cops box in vehicle police say

Toms River officers intercept motorist accused of DWI and eluding TOMS RIVER, NJ – A driver allegedly traveled the wrong way down Route 37, heading east in the westbound lanes before Toms River officers intercepted the vehicle and boxed it…

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Pedestrian struck and airlifted after violent Whiting intersection crash

Victim flown to trauma center with life-threatening injuries MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 43-year-old pedestrian was airlifted to a trauma center Sunday night after being struck by a car at a Whiting…

Beachgoers can expect hot temperatures Tuesday before afternoon thunderstorms develop, followed by a sunnier Wednesday and another chance of storms on Thursday.

Jersey Shore Weather: Hot Tuesday Gives Way to Storm Chances Through Thursday

Hot weather will continue along the Jersey Shore through midweek, with temperatures approaching 90 degrees and periodic chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms through Thursday.…

Volunteers preparing for Ventnor's annual Jewish Summer Fest were verbally confronted by a lone protester before police responded and the event continued without further disruption.

Protest Disrupts Setup for Ventnor Jewish Summer Fest Before Police Restore Order

A protest briefly disrupted preparations for the 20th Annual Jewish Summer Fest in Ventnor after organizers said a lone demonstrator verbally harassed volunteers before police responded, allowing the event to proceed as scheduled.…

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.…

Ocean County woman turns 106

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Six years ago, Lakewood resident Jeannette Mazur, a resident at the Harrogate Senior Living Community in Lakewood, turned 100. Her birthday was met with great fanfare, and this week,…

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Lakewood community calls for county worker’s job after more than four-year-old skit mocking Jews surfaces

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Nearly five years ago, an Ocean County road department worker hosted a skit mocking the Lakewood Jewish community inside the garage at the Plumsted garage of the Ocean County…

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Animal rescuers battled through filth, feces, and urine to rescue hundreds of cats and dogs

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – When police were called to a home in Brick Township where two women were running an illegal puppy mill, the situation quickly turned into a dangerous hoarding environment…

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Moment of impact in video shared by the Lakewood Scoop to Youtube.

Police searching for driver who fled the scene after striking distressed pedestrian in roadway

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver that struck a man lying in the middle of the road in downtown Lakewood early Monday morning. According to a video published…

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Paul's United Methodist Church presents $2500 check to Brick Police Dept.

Brick Township church donates $2500 to buy ballistic vest for police K-9 Diesel

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township’s K9 officer Diesel was presented with a $2500 check from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church this week. According to Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio, that…

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Firework thrown at Jewish pedestrian by passing SUV in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A video published by the Lakewood Scoop this weekend shows a man dressed in Jewish religious clothing walking along County Line Road during the Sabbath in what appears to…

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Two charged,180 dogs and cats rescued at illegal, inhumane Jersey Shore puppy mill

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Over 180 dogs and cats were rescued from an illegal puppy mill operating out of a residence on Arrowhead Park Driver in Brick Township on Friday. Two women…

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Man reported missing in Lakewood found dead inside car

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man who was reported missing by his family was found inside his car on Thursday. The Lakewood Police Department is investigating after the man was found dead. The…

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Howard Johnson Hotel attempted murder suspect heading to prison for 15 years

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man who stabbed a woman multiple times inside the lobby of the Toms River Howard Johnson hotel on Route 37 last March is heading to prison. Carles…

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Beach badges are a perfect holiday gift for your favorite New Jersey friend or family member

BRICK, NJ – Are you tired of giving family members ties and sweaters for the holidays? The Brick Township Recreation Department has a great gift idea. Give the gift of warmth, sunshine,…

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No shave November raises $15,000 for firefighter battling cancer

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might have seen officers from the Manchester Police Department with a little fuzz on their faces in November, but it was for a good cause, No Shave…

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Chihuahua clinging to life rescued from Barnegat Bay on Thanksgiving at the Jersey Shore

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – The off-season in Seaside Heights, at the Jersey Shore is usually a pretty quiet time filled with local officers dealing with a transient population that moves into motels…

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Gun, cocaine seized during arrest at troubled Brick Township Maple Leaf condo complex

BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick made another drug arrest tied to the troubled Maple Leaf condo complex on Monday. According to the Brick Township Police Department, in the early hours of…

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Gun owners to protest Ocean County’s slow response to conceal carry permits

TOMS RIVER. NJ – A protest by legal gun owners being ignored and mistreated by the Ocean County response to conceal carry permits are planning to protest in front of the Ocean…

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Catalytic converter thieves targeting Hondas in Brick Township

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department today said that catalytic converters thieves are on the prowl in the community, and they’re targeting late-model Hondas. “Catalytic converter thefts are on…

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Mayor Carmen Amato joins township officials for the grand opening of Cucina Fresca.

New Italian speciality store has Berkeley Township residents excited

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you’re Italian and living at the Jersey Shore, you know that finding a good, authentic Italian specialty store is hard to come by. We have a few,…

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Police respond after pic of Airsoft guns, candy show up in Brick middle school Snapchat

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township police responded after a Snapchat photo of a Veterans Memorial Middle School Student was shared that showed Smarties candies and Airsoft guns. Police investigated the Sunday…

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Mayor Myhre and Township Council would like to remind you that our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held this Friday, December 2nd at 6:00 pm in the Municipal Courtyard.

Stafford Township Christmas Tree Lighting event to take place Friday

Stafford, NJ – The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Stafford Township will take place this Friday. Today, the township reminded residents of the fun family event. “Mayor Myhre and Township Council…

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Toms River burglary suspect caught in Jackson

A burglary suspect who fled from Toms River police officers Friday afternoon was captured a short time later by police officers in Jackson Township. The Toms River Police Department alleges that Juan…

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Toms River police engage in two-hour standoff with knife-wielding man after assault of woman

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A knife-wielding man who had just assaulted a woman inside a home in Toms River engaged in a two-hour standoff with police officers Friday night before surrendering peacefully.…

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