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The Toms River 12U All-Stars take the field Sunday looking to finish an unforgettable Little League Softball World Series run for a third-place trophy.

Toms River Finishes 4th at Little League Softball World Series

The Toms River 12U Little League Softball All-Stars are playing for third place Sunday after an historic World Series run that made them the deepest-advancing softball team in league history.…

Fatal Lacey Parkway wreck leaves woman dead and infant injured

Infant survives after both are ejected during Ocean County collision LACEY, N.J. — A violent series of crashes on the Garden State Parkway claimed the life of a 20-year-old New York woman Friday after the vehicle she was riding in…

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…

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…

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 Beach. Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick and the township’s Recreation Department announced that…

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 immigration judge found she was unlawfully present in the United States following…

Brick trailblazer Donna Capper retires after 35 years of public safety service

BRICK, N.J. – Donna Capper, a cornerstone of the Brick Township Police Department’s communications division, has retired after 35 years of service, marking the end of a groundbreaking career in local public…

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Freehold mall scores major win with new store replacing shuttered Nordstrom

FREEHOLD, NJ — The long-empty Nordstrom space at Freehold Raceway Mall will soon come back to life as Von Maur Department Stores prepares to launch its first-ever New Jersey location in a…

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Mikie Sherrill Forces Publicly Funded Transition Team Members to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is having members of her transition team sign confidentiality agreements to prevent leaks as they prepare for her administration to take office next month. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey…

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Failing Test Scores, Skyrocketing School Taxes, Outrageous $80,000 Raise: Toms River Mayor Calls for Superintendent to Resign

For far too long, I have kept silent about the state of the Toms River School District. As mayor, I have always respected the independence of our school board and the democratic…

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Jackson Wawa delivers big win to holiday player

Jackson player wins $10,000 on $5,000 Festive Frenzy ticket sold at Wawa TRENTON, NJ — A Jackson resident is celebrating a $10,000 win after purchasing a lucky $5,000 Festive Frenzy scratch-off ticket…

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New Jersey moves to create stiffer penalties for cyberharassing public officials

TRENTON, N.J. – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Senate would elevate cyber-harassment of public servants and their family members to a third-degree crime and create a statewide office to…

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Gopal Bill Would Allow New Jersey Schools to Lease Buildings for Family Care, Homeless Shelters Without Public Bids

TRENTON, N.J. – New legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow local school boards to lease unused school property to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) without going through the public…

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Mother killed in fiery Jackson crash had no family in U.S. as friends launch GoFundMe campaign for burial in Domican Republic

Jackson Police say the Perth Amboy woman died after attempting an illegal pass that led to a head-on collision. JACKSON, N.J. – A 43-year-old mother from Perth Amboy was killed Friday afternoon…

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28-year-old woman reported missing in Manchester Township

Woman reported missing after last being seen near Milford Drive MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are searching for a 28-year-old woman who was last seen early Monday morning in Manchester Township, with…

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Can New Jersey Save its Historic Diner Scene Before it’s Too Late? Lawmakers Think So

NJ lawmakers propose “Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past Act” to help preserve historic eateries Bill would create state registry for classic diners and family-owned restaurants, offering tax breaks to sustain…

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New Jersey could soon require beach towns to publicly disclose exactly how they spend beach tag money

NJ bill would require beach towns to publicly disclose how they spend beach tag moneyProposed law mandates itemized cost and revenue reports for municipally owned beaches as part of local public access…

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New Jersey moves closer to banning pet shop sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits

Assembly committee backs overhaul replacing state’s Pet Purchase Protection Act with new consumer and animal welfare protections. TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee has approved a sweeping…

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New Jersey advancess Ocean County criminal justice test to track domestic violence offenders

Four-year “Lisa’s Law” pilot would use electronic monitoring with victim alerts, add fees and penalties, and set up a state fund to pay for the program. TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers…

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Jackson Township Officials Meet to Plan New Recycling Map, Schedules for Weekly Curbside Recycling in January

Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn this week met with representatives of Interstate Waste Services to finalize the township’s plan to return to weekly curbside residential recycling services, set to begin in January.…

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Superintendent of Toms River Schools on Verge of Bankruptcy Threatens Lawsuit After State Ethics Board Denies His Plan for $80,000 Raise

Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Citta, former Ritacco Underling Irate After State Ethics Board Denies Request to Give $80,000 Pay Raise, Blames Mayor Rodrick for Interfering Toms River- Toms River Regional Schools…

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Affordability in Crisis: New Jersey Wants to Charge You More up to Five Times More to Appeal Your Rising Property Tax Bill

Senate committee says measure would modernize 1979-era fee structure and boost county tax board revenue. TRENTON, NJ – For the first time in more than four decades, New Jersey lawmakers are moving…

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