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According to emergency dispatch reports, the crash occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. in the area of 31 Amy Court in the Herbertsville section of Brick.

Vehicle Crashes Into Sutton Village Home in Brick Township, Damages Electrical Equipment

BRICK, N.J. – Emergency responders were called to Sutton Village in Brick Township Saturday morning after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a home, damaging an electrical box and prompting a hazardous conditions response. According to emergency dispatch reports, the crash…

Donald Trump looks over a windfarm-free beach in Wildwood as NJ Governor Phil Murphy pouts. Political Satire/Artistic Rendering

Trump Delivers on Promise to Save Jersey Shore from Offshore Wind Farms with Lease Buybacks

TRENTON, N.J. – The Trump administration has effectively cleared much of the offshore wind development pipeline off the New Jersey coast after negotiating a series of voluntary buyback agreements that compensate developers for surrendering federal wind energy leases. The agreements…

Elvis Tribute Scheduled for Next Shelter Cove Beach Party in Toms River Summer Concert Series

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Veterans, residents, and visitors are invited to celebrate an evening of music and patriotism as Toms River Township prepares to host a free tribute concert at Shelter Cove…

DHS: Canadian Woman in Viral Point Pleasant Beach Assault Case Ordered Deported After Visa Overstay

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. – The Canadian woman at the center of a viral Fourth of July weekend altercation on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk has been ordered deported after a federal…

BMG’s New Jackson Campus Vandalized Day After Sale Finalized: Police Chief Condemns Hateful Messages

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department announced Friday that detectives are actively investigating two separate incidents being treated as bias crimes, including repeated vandalism at a Jewish faith-based organization and a burglary that left a private school covered in antisemitic and anti-African…

Cross Toppled, Roadside Memorial for Jackson Teen Vandalized, Trampled

Jackson, NJ – A roadside memorial honoring Jackson teenager Michael Gioia was vandalized Thursday night, leaving his family devastated as they continue to grieve the loss of their son. According to Michael’s mother, someone ripped the wooden cross marking the memorial from the ground…

State Probe Investigating Possible Criminal Activity in Toms River Town Hall

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township is under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state agency has requested tens of…

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Christmas Tree Delivery Service at the Jersey Shore is the Ultimate Shop from Home Experience This Holiday Season

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the holiday season nears, the weather cools and we start thinking less about pumpkin spice and more about decorating for Christmas, one New Jersey company has announced…

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Did My Vote Get Counted? New Website Helps NJ Residents Get an Answer

TEANECK, NJ – A new website called “Did They Vote” at www.didtheyvote.com now allows most New Jersey residents to see if their 2020 mail in ballots were received and counted. The project…

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Democrat Turnbach Slams Freeholders, Surrounding Towns as He Pushes for Toms River Homeless Shelter

TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Toms River Democrat Councilman Terrance Turnbach is a kind and caring friend of the homeless population in Ocean County. Turnbach has been driving force, since being elected…

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COVID-19 Rampant Within Ocean County Election Offices, Ballot Counting Halted

TOMS RIVER, NJ – With approximately 12,000 provisional ballots left to be counted in Ocean County, ballot counting has been halted after as many as 7 individuals at the Ocean County Election…

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Jackson Police Searching for Catalytic Converter Thieves

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in recent thefts. On November 4, 2020 officers responded to a business complex located at…

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Man Reported to Have Gun Charged with DWI in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On November 4th, officers responded to a residence located on Laurel Avenue on the report of an intoxicated male leaving the residence in a vehicle. The male was…

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Drunk Man Cursing, Yelling at Jackson Cops Charged with Obstruction, Resisting Arrest

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Wednesday, November 4th, Jackson police officers responded to Toms River Road on the report of a vehicle which was stopped in the roadway and a disturbance. Upon…

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Man Wanted for Murder Found Hiding in Jackson’s Prospect Pointe Apartments

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday November 7, 2020, detectives from the department’s Special Enforcement Unit conducted surveillance at the Prospect Pointe Apartments located on South New Prospect Road after receiving information…

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NJ.com Report: Amtrak train slams into car stuck on tracks in New Jersey. Police dashcam captures crash.

Man Charged With DWI in Lacey Township

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 6:01 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road. During the stop it was determined that the driver,…

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Ballot Counting Halted in Ocean County As Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

TOMS RIVER, NJ – With thousands of ballots left to still be counted in Ocean County, counting has stopped after at least one county election worker has tested positive for COVID-19. County…

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60-Year-Old Brick Woman Victim in Fatal Route 70 Crash in Manchester

Manchester Twp, NJ – On Thursday, November 5, 2020, at approximately 05:28 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Beckerville Road near the intersection of State…

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Coast Guard Rescues Fishermen After Boat Catches Fire Off Jersey Shore

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City rescued two fishermen after their boat caught fire approximately 34 miles east of Barnegat Inlet, N.J., Thursday. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay…

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New Jersey: Marijuana Not Quite Legalized Yet…It’s Still a Criminal Offense

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey voters to legalize marijuana on Tuesday, but Attorney General Gurbir Grewal told residents don’t toke up just yet. That’s because it could be several more months,…

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The Arc, Ocean County Chapter Receives $15,000 Grant from the OceanFirst Foundation

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter was awarded a $15,000 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation to support their COVID-19 Relief Campaign to install touchless sinks at their six vocational day programs. The Arc’s…

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DOC Memo: Phil Murphy Releasing COVID-19 Positive Inmates Today at Train Stations and Bus Depots

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Governor Phil Murphy continues his mass-release of incarcerated prisoners from state correctional facilities, today marks the day of one of the state’s largest prisoner releases. Some of…

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Joe Biden Takes New Jersey as Democrats Continue Positive Showing in blue Garden State

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Joe Biden has defeated President Donald J. Trump in New Jersey. The win comes as no surprise as Biden was predicted to win and Trump made little effort…

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Democrat Andy Kim on His Way to Winning Second Term in Congress

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Democrat Andy Kim is on his way to a large victory margin over Republican David Richter. With 311,042 votes counted, Democrat socialist Andy Kim is on his way…

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Split Jackson Write-In Vote to Keep Jewish Candidate Off School Board Has Likely Failed

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township will probably have it’s first Orthodox Jewish resident holding an elected office on Wednesday morning as Tzvi Herman leads the race. With 16,528 votes counted, Herman…

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Contessa, Williams, Palmieri Leading in Contentious Toms River School Board Race

Toms River, NJ – With 87,000 ballots counted in Toms River, the team of Lisa Contessa, Michelle Williams, and Ashley Palmieri are leading one of the ugliest and dirtiest school board races…

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