Ray Shea, former mayor, land-use lawyer who helped reshape Jackson dead at 78

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Raymond Shea, Jr., a former Jackson Township mayor who had a tremendously successful career as a land-use attorney that helped countless builders redraw the landscape of the town…

April 1, 2021

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Woman and dog killed in Jackson Township house fire

Ocean County News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire broke out Thursday evening on Lehigh Boulevard in Jackson Township and officials are now reporting that a woman and a dog have perished in the fire.…

April 1, 2021

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7-year-old accidentally shot herself, expected to survive injury

New Jersey News

COLUMBUS, OH – A 7-year-old girl accidentally shot herself and is in the hospital recovering at this time. Today, at 5:12 am, Columbus Police officers were notified of a drive-up, shooting victim…

April 1, 2021

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Using computer to commit a crime in darkness.

NY Child Sex Trafficker Exploited NJ Teen

New Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – A New York man is scheduled to make his initial appearance today on charges that he attempted to engage in sex trafficking of two minors and transported the minors…

April 1, 2021

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Dog fighting ban waiting for Governor Murphy’s signature

Government News

JACKSON, N.J. – Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bill cracking down on an animal cruelty trend known as “trunk fighting” was advanced to the governor’s desk. The bill (A3231), unanimously passed by both houses…

April 1, 2021

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May 27th is “Richard Rescorla Day” to honor New Jersey veteran killed during 9-11 attacks

Government News

MORRISTOWN, NJ Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would designate May 27 of each year as “Richard Rescorla Day” was approved by the New Jersey Senate. “On September 11, 2001,…

April 1, 2021

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New bill will help patients with rare diseases in New Jersey during COVID-19 treatment

Government News

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The Senate approved legislation (S-2682) sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean that would establish the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory Council to ensure those suffering from unusual…

April 1, 2021

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Republicans want Murphy to ease restrictions on New Jersey businesses

Government News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A package of bills to help ease the burdens of restaurants trying to navigate COVID-19 regulations and restrictions has been approved by the Assembly These bills allow food…

April 1, 2021

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New Jersey could require BPU to be more transparent if governor signs new bill

Government News

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman that would establish an online electronic public records access service on the Board of Public Utilities’ web site was approved by the Senate…

April 1, 2021

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Opinion: Governor’s Latest Pot Law Still Criminalizes Police in New Jersey

Government News

If juveniles are caught with marijuana or alcohol, parents would be notified in writing by the police under A-5472/S-3565, a bipartisan bill approved by the Senate today and destined for the Governor’s…

April 1, 2021

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High-speed internet access in rural New Jersey could get a boost

Government News

Sussex, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho and Senator Troy Singleton that would help pave the way for high-speed broadband internet access in forgotten areas across the state is on…

April 1, 2021

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Senate Approves Oroho and Sweeney Bill Supporting NJ Dairy Farmers

Government News

Sussex, NJ – Bipartisan legislation that would assist the state’s struggling dairy farmers, sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho and Senate President Steve Sweeney, passed the Senate today. The bill, S-3465, would direct…

April 1, 2021

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New Jersey legislator takes on aggressive telemarketers

Government News

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would establish a task force to protect New Jerseyans from telemarketer harassment and intimidation was approved by the New Jersey Senate.…

April 1, 2021

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NJ Senate approves measure to allow small school districts greater say in regional politics

Government News

OXFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Small school districts that send students to a high school district but do not qualify for representation on the school board would have more input on school policies…

April 1, 2021

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Delaware trolls New Jersey on April Fool’s Day, but it didn’t make sense really

Delaware News

DELAWARE COUNTY – Delaware is a state. That was for the majority of people living in New Jersey who are completely unaware of that as they pass through it on I-95 for…

April 1, 2021

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Brick Township community cleanups begin April 17

Community News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Township “Pick up Brick” program will kick off a series of community cleanups on April 17th, partnering with Environmental Group Clean Ocean Action for their Annual Spring…

April 1, 2021

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Here’s who will be at the Brick Farmers Market this spring and summer

Business News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Farmers Market will return to Windward Beach Park for it’s seventh season on Saturday, May 1, 2021. The hours for the 2021 Season are 8:30am –…

April 1, 2021

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Fauci throws wild pitch ahead of Major League Baseball Opening Day over Capacity limits

Local Sports News

Dr. Anthony Fauci raised an eyebrow over the discrepancy between states and how capacity is being handled at Major League Ballparks across the country on opening day. Fauci’s guidance on opening day…

April 1, 2021

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Who are the healthiest people in New Jersey? New Study answers the question

Atlantic County News

TRENTON, NJ – Have you ever wondered who the healthiest residents are in New Jersey? You might think they’re hiding out at the Jersey Shore or maybe living an active lifestyle in…

April 1, 2021

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Killer of 15-year-old Jersey girl whose body was found in suitcases in Poconos 44 years ago charged

New Jersey News

JERSEY CITY, NJ – In 1976, Police in the Pennsylvania Poconos came upon suitcases lying in the brush along the Lehigh River, near White Haven. Those suitcases contained the dismembered remains of…

April 1, 2021

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