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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 man had illegal guns, fake badges, feds say

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is going to federal prison for 12 months and a day after pleading guilty to illegally possessing firearms and fake federal identification badges. Jeffrey…

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Toms River North wins state football title 48-14 over Kingsway

The Toms River North Mariners are the New Jersey Group 5 South champions after crushing Kingsway Friday night 48-14. Micah Ford led the Mariners with four touchdowns including a 25-yard interception return…

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UMSC Vietnam Veteran Cpl Ken Bressi speaks at the Veterans Memorial Garden - Photo by Veterans Memorial Garden

Jackson veterans celebrate the gift of freedom on Veterans Day

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Township of Jackson celebrated Veterans Day by hosting a memorial service for the township’s veterans past and present. An opening prayer service was hosted by Rabbi Avi…

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Muslim arrested for attack threats against Synagogues in New Jersey

SAYREVILLE, NJ – A Muslim man from Sayreville has been arrested after causing widespread fear and panc by making credible threats against Jewish Synagogues last week. Omar Alkattoul, 18, of Sayreville was…

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Toms River veterans day parade. Photo provided by Toms River Township.

Toms River Veterans parade gets the green light for Friday

by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township TOMS RIVER – The Veterans Commission has confirmed that the Ocean County Veterans Day Parade is a go for tomorrow, Friday, November 11th. The parade begins…

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Lacey Republicans send Democrats packing in nearly 3 to 1 election sweep

LACEY, NJ – Republicans in Lacey Township maintained control of the township governing body sweeping their Democrat opponents for three seats in Tuesday’s election. Republicans Steven Kennis and Peter Curatolo defeated Democrats…

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Jeff Van Drew easily defeats Tim Alexander in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional district

CAPE MAY, NJ – Former Democrat turned Trump Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew defeated his Democrat opponent Tim Alexander Tuesday night, keeping the former blue district in the red as Republicans nationwide…

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Jack Kelly top vote-getter in Ocean County commissioner election, Mastronardy wins Sheriff

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former Toms River police chief, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy has won his bid for re-election, defeating Democrat Salvatore Frascino 72% to 28% Tuesday night. Mastronardy received 140,535 votes to…

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Ocean County GOP Chairman Gilmore suffers defeat in Manchester but will get second chance in run-off

MANCHESTER, NJ – Incumbent Mayor Robert Hudak was the top vote-getter in Manchester Township’s three-way race that pitted himself against Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore. Hudak received 7,570 votes, or 44.26%…

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Chris Smith easily defeats Democrat challenger in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith easily won his bid for re-election against Democrat challenger Matt Jenkins on Tuesday. The final result was a 71% to 27% victory for the incumbent…

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Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, Councilmembers-elect Scott Sargent and Jennifer Kuhn

Mayor Michael Reina wins re-election in contentious Jackson Township election

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Incumbent Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina was victorious Tuesday night in a contentious election in Jackson Township that pitted feuding factions of the Jackson Republican Club against each…

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Murphy blames housing insecurity for statewide increase in grand theft auto

TRENTON – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is going to tackle housing insecurity as one of the steps being taken to reduce a statewide increase in grand theft auto. Murphy unveiled his…

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Jackson Township Councilman Marty Flemming speaks with Lakewood Developer Mordechai Eichorn and Jackson VAAD leader Mordechai Burnstein at a campaign fundraiser held at Eichorn's golf course.

Flemming to oppose plan to stop private school development on Leesville Road, schools will be built

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Marty Flemming, who is running for mayor in tomorrow’s election, said on Sunday he would oppose a township deal to stop the construction of four…

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On 11/5/2022 at 0059 hrs. multiple Fire and Police units were dispatched to 1400 Dahlia Court for a report of a structure fire.

Jackson man suffered critical burns in Sixty Acres fire

JACKSON, NJ – An adult male suffered critical burns and was rushed to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood before being transported to the Cooperman St. Barnabas Burn Unit in Livingston…

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Toms River Ramada Inn shuts down, here’s what it’s going to be

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After 32 years, the Ramada Inn hotel on Route 9 at the Toms River-Lakewood border is shutting down. The news was released by the former owner,Hotels Unlimited of…

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FBI warns of credible threat to New Jersey synagogues

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County officials are on high alert after the FBI’s Newark office issued a credible threat warning against Jewish synagogues. “The FBI has received credible information of a broad…

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Toms River Downtown Halloween art contest winners announced

TOMS RIVER – The winners of Toms River High School South’s 2022 Downtown Halloween Art contest have been announced. Each year, students from the school paint the storefront windows downtown, transforming Main…

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Bill Spadea - NJ 101.5 visits Jackson Township

NJ 101.5 host Bill Spadea says land deal is ‘huge victory’ for Jackson Township

JACKSON TOWNSHP, NJ – Conservative media host and possible candidate for New Jersey Governor in 2025, Bill Spadea, visited Jackson Township on Tuesday and said Mayor Michael Reina’s agreement to purchase a…

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Three teens injured, one extricated in Egg Harbor crash

EGG HARBOR – A teenage passenger required extrication after a crash in Egg Harbor on Tuesday that sent two others to the hospital. Firefighters and police responded to Mill Road in the…

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8 month project to upgrade aging water infrastructure begins this week in Toms River

Toms River, NJ- Veolia Water South Jersey has started a project to replace over two miles of aging water mains in the area of Water Street in downtown Toms River starting this…

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