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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.…

Gone again: Videos show eroded beach, 10-foot tall cliffs at Ortley Beach after Ian passes

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is still looking for state officials to pay for the last storm that eroded the beach in Ortley Beach as another storm washed…

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Woman escapes abduction attempt along Lakewood’s Lake Carasaljo

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are investigating an attempted abduction and physical assault of a woman who was temporarily abducted on Lake Drive near Lake Carasaljo. According to police, the 55-year-old woman was…

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Brick Township man charged after uploading images of children on messenger app

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Brick Township man has been arrested and charged, according to the Ocean County Prosecutors Office after he allegedly shared lewd images of children on the online messenger…

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Jackson Township invested $6.7 million into paving roads

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you have driven through some of the more notorious pothole roads in Jackson, you may have noticed many have been repaved in recent weeks. According to Jackson…

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Fire damages home in Manahawkin overnight

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Stafford Township firefighters battled an overnight blaze at a home in Manahawkin Wednesday morning. According to the Stafford Police Department, a 911 call was made reporting the fire…

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Jackson Skating Center to remain open under new ownership

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Last month, the owners of the Jackson Skating Center announced the facility would be closing. This weekend, the rink hosted its final events under the old ownership, Roller…

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What’s next for the old Steverino’s pizza space now that DiCosmos has closed down

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For what seemed like an eternity, Steverino’s Pizzeria was the goto pizza joint in Silverton, but three years ago, after decades of serving the residents of the community,…

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Here are the top 10 highest-rated pizzas in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s no shortage of pizzerias in Toms River, but only a handful can truly be considered the best in town. Now, the One Bite Pizza app designed by…

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Flemming recuses self over conflict of interest with developer of proposed religious school application

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Marty Flemming, who also serves on the Jackson Township Planning Board, recused himself from a controversial development application, citing a personal conflict of interest…

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Manchester police issue missing person alert for 60-year-old man

MANCHESTER, NJ – A sixty-year-old Manchester man suffering from dementia and using a walker to get around has been reported missing by the Manchester Police Department. According to the Manchester Township Police…

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Pedestrian struck and killed on Garden State Parkway in Toms River

Toms River, NJ- The New Jersey State Police today reported that a person who was struck and killed by a car on the Garden State Parkway on Sunday has died from their…

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Child nearly chokes from zip tie used to build family’s Sukkah in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A young child was nearly choked when he tied a large zip tie to be used in the constitution of the family’s outdoor Sukkah. According to a report by…

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Route 37 bridge lane closures during the week for the next few weeks

TOMS RIVER, NJ – if you’re planning on traveling to the Jersey Shore over the next few weeks, heading to the northern Barrier Island state officials are warning drivers to plan for…

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Brick Township woman found guilty for murdering her wife

BRICK, NJ – a 49-year-old woman who was on trial for killing her wife in Brick Township in May has been found guilty of murder after a nearly three-week jury trial. Mayra…

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Seaside Heights man pleads guilty to murder of woman inside Jersey Shore motel

Toms River, NJ- A Seaside Heights man has pled guilty to aggravated manslaughter in connection with the death of Alecia Perreault, 29, also of Seaside Heights. On Friday, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley…

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LBI Chowderfest postponed as organizers scramble to reschedule

BEACH HAVEN, NJ – The annual LBI Chowderfest scheduled for this weekend has been postponed, and organizers are working on trying to reschedule the event for later in October. The decision was…

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Silverton Fire Company fall festival canceled as Ian nears

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The annual Silverton Volunteer Fire Department fall festival and poker run have been canceled as Hurricane Ivan begins heading into the region. The festival which was scheduled for…

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Jackson Vietnam veteran honored in front of sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium

JACKSON, NJ – Every night the New York Yankees play a home game at Yankee Stadium, they honor a U.S. veteran. On Friday, that veteran was Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient…

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Fire near Lakewood reporter’s home appears to be intentional, fire department says

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Political beat reporters usually have thick skins. They are targeted by numerous threats, harassment, and name-calling, but one Lakewood political reporter alleges that a fire set near his home…

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“Phil Murphy is delusional” shore legislators say as governor says New Jersey prepared for immigrant buses

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey governor Phil Murphy is delusional. That’s the sentiment today from Ocean County legislators representing New Jersey’s 10th District after the governor said New Jersey is prepared…

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