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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…

Police searching for missing man in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – A township-wide search is underway for 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman, who was reported missing after he was last seen late Friday night near High Bridge Road. Police said Wortman disappeared…

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Traveling Menorah Glow-Car to light up Ocean County for Hanukkah celebrations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A local nonprofit is bringing the Hanukkah spirit to neighborhoods across Ocean County with a traveling Menorah Glow-Car, a mobile celebration designed to share light, music, and joy…

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Fiery car blaze torches three vehicles in Manchester shopping lot

Car fire at Manchester shopping plaza injures woman and damages multiple vehicles Manchester, NJ — A vehicle fire that erupted in a shopping center parking lot Thursday morning left a 79-year-old woman…

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Seal in NJ - Photo by Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Seals return to New Jersey beaches as public urged to keep 150 feet away

BRIGANTINE, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced that seals have returned to New Jersey’s coastline and urged beachgoers to keep a safe distance. Officials reminded the public to stay at…

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Car fire spreads to two vehicles in Manchester Plaza parking lot

MANCHESTER, NJ – A vehicle fire in the Manchester Plaza Shopping Center parking lot Thursday morning spread to two nearby cars before firefighters brought it under control, officials said. Police responded around…

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Brick moves to lease Civic Plaza space for free clothing store serving local families

BRICK, N.J. – Brick Township is preparing to vote on an ordinance that would allow a nonprofit group to lease a township-owned storefront to operate a free clothing shop for children and…

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Mikie Sherrill Says New Jersey Could Stop Paying Federal Taxes, Pushes for Federal Tax Strike

TRENTON, NJ – In a surprising exchange during an appearance on “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,” New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed the possibility of a…

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Ocean County to award $2 million in behavioral health contracts next week

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials are set to approve more than $2 million in behavioral health service contracts next week, extending key programs that provide mental health and counseling support…

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Ocean County to install automatic license plate tracking camera at key Waretown intersection

WARETOWN, N.J. – Ocean County officials are moving forward with plans to install an automated license plate reader at a busy intersection in the Township of Ocean as part of a new…

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Brick to extend storefront fee waiver program to boost vacant property renovations

BRICK, N.J. – Brick Township officials will be voting to extend the town’s Storefront Revitalization Program, continuing a local incentive that waives construction fees for business owners who renovate empty commercial spaces.…

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NJ law would let towns, counties, and school districts withdraw from civil service system

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Assembly would allow municipalities, counties, school districts, and other local government entities to opt out of the state’s civil service system. Assembly…

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New Jersey wants to become a child gender-transitioning healthcare sanctuary state

Trenton, NJ – Lawmakers introduced a measure to protect people who provide, receive, or allow a child to receive gender-affirming health care in New Jersey. The bill is sponsored by Assemblywomen Garnet…

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Fire truck racing to the emergency scene. File Photo

Two Ocean County men sentenced to state prison for aggravated arson

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Ocean County men have been sentenced to state prison for their roles in an arson case that stemmed from a 2024 fire in Little Egg Harbor Township.…

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Governor Phil Murphy's S-2 Funding Formula Leaves Schools Closed, Unexpected Mergers, Teachers Without Jobs, Overcrowded Classrooms and No Money in its Wake

NJ bill seeks to ban radical sex education for students through grade four

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Assembly would bar New Jersey public schools from teaching sex education or related topics to students in preschool through fourth grade. Assemblyman Sean…

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New Jersey boards and commissions should be gender balanced, lawmaker says

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Legislature would require all state boards, commissions, and task forces to be gender balanced. The bill, introduced by Assemblywomen Shavonda E. Sumter and…

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As Sherrill Waffles on New Jersey Sales Tax, GOP Pushes for Lower Rate

Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would roll back the state’s sales and use tax rate from 6.625 percent to 6 percent beginning January 1, 2026.…

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Here are all the great vendors at this year’s Brick Thanksgiving Farmers Market on Satuday

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Farmers Market is back for one special Saturday, bringing the community together at Windward Beach Park for its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Market. The market will open from…

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Berkeley gas station raided after probe into illegal THC and flavored vape sales

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A month-long investigation into a Bayville gas station ended with police seizing hundreds of prohibited vape and THC products. Detectives executed a court-approved search warrant at the Sinclair…

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New Jersey Congressional Aide Who Faked Violent “Trump Fueled” Attack Facing Five Years in Prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey woman employed by New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew was charged Wednesday with conspiring to stage a violent assault and making false statements to law…

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Major New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Leaving State, Laying Off 572 Workers

NEWARK, NJ – UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health division will lay off 572 employees in early 2026 and close its behavioral health services across New Jersey, according to WARN notices filed with state…

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