LAKEWOOD – A man was killed in a head-on collision Saturday night after he had fled the scene of another crash, according to police. German Alonso Velasquez Gonzalez, 41, of Toms River, was driving a 2003 Nissan Altima when he rear-ended a 2016 Nissan Sentra around 8:40 p.m. on the westbound side of Route 88 near…
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The hidden scars of Sandy | Di Ionno
Homes wrecked by Sandy still blight the landscape where the hurricane did the most damage five years ago. If not boarded houses, then places still under construction, or vacant lots, many with “for sale” signs, posted like the white flag of a homeowner who has given up. Or lost it all to a bank. In Union…
Three North Jersey towns face lawsuits over alleged Orthodox Jewish discrimination
NEWARK — During an Aug. 15, 2015 meeting, Mayor Joanne Minichetti told members of the Upper Saddle River Borough Council that a local member of the Jewish community had reached a deal with a utility company to create an eruv, a demarcation of an area that under Orthodox Jewish law allows people to undertake otherwise prohibited…
Ocean County Restoring Historic Cedar Bridge Tavern
https://www.facebook.com/OceanCountyParks/videos/1602780906445142/ Ocean County Parks and Recreation is in the middle
Freeholders Proclaim November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
TOMS RIVER – In an effort to raise awareness that
Murphy Vows to Reverse New Jersey Policy Barring Refugee Resettlement in Garden State
PRINCETON — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Murphy said Thursday he would reverse a Gov. Chris Christie order to refuse to cooperate with the federal government in resettling refugees in New Jersey. Murphy made the statement at a campaign event with Gold Star father Khizr Khan, who gained national notoriety after his speech at the Democratic National…
Annual Jackson Day with Holbrook Little League Parade
Don’t forget about the Jackson Day event taking place this
Attorney General Issues Stern Warning to Jackson Township; Doesn’t Rule Out Similar Charges
TRENTON-The Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday announced charges
See where 2 new Kirkland’s stores are set to open this weekend
Need to spice up the inside (or outside) of your Jersey Shore home? Homeowners in Monmouth County are in luck as two new options are set to open. Kirkland’s, a national home decor chain, is opening locations this Saturday at the Consumer Centre in West Long Branch (310 State Route 36) and the Freehold Raceway Mall…
Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers Union Backs Turnbach for Toms River’s 4th Ward
TOMS RIVER-Terrence Turnbach, who is running for council in Toms
OPINION: No Political Campaign Signs Near Toms River 9/11 Memorial
TO THE EDITOR: I get that we’re in the election cycle, but it would seem to me if you’re running for election in Toms River, you should know that planting those wire signs on open space property or green acres property is illegal and parks that money from the open space tax is used to pay…
Annual Jackson Day event- Saturday October 28th
You are invited to come out and celebrate Jackson Township’s
Jackson Police Investigating Alleged Sexual Assault of 13 Year Old
The Jackson Police Department and the NJ Division of Child
Jackson Police Investigating Crash at Near Glory’s Market
JACKSON-Jackson police are still conducting an investigation into a crash
NJ PBA Endorses Ocean & Monmouth County Candidates
TRENTON-The New Jersey State PBA’s lobbying arm has spoken and
Trouble Continues to Plague Jackson Zoning Board after Another Member Resigns
JACKSON-Larry Schuster was appointed just over one week ago to
Ocean County Raises Awareness for Women’s Health
TOMS RIVER – Women’s Health Month is being celebrated around
Prescription Take Back Day Scheduled for Oct. 28
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is encouraging residents to take
Brick Fall Leaf Collection Begins Monday
Beginning Monday, October 23, the Township of Brick will conduct
East Dover Baptist Church Hosts Trunk or Treat
TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Police Department was on hand this
Letter: Why I support Daniel Rodrick For Toms River Council
I can tell you from the late 80’s to the
Toms River School Board Campaign Finance Report
TOMS RIVER-Fundraising is underway as Republicans battle Democrats for the
Jackson Man Who Took Teen to Ohio Charged by Police
by Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-On October 13th the Toms
Wall Street Millionaire Tax Increase Pledge Rises to $9.2 Billion
TRENTON-So far this month, one candidate for governor has vowed
Will Todd Frazier’s Game 4 Heroics Get His Family Better Seats for Game 5?
NEW YORK — It sounded like he forgot them once. He didn’t when it matter most. Yankees third baseman Todd Frazier ripped a three-run homer that started the scoring in a 8-1 beatdown of the Astros at Yankee Stadium in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night. As he rounded first base,…
E-Z Pass Coming to 5 Jersey Shore Bridges This Year
CAPE MAY COUNTY — The first of the five Cape May county bridges to get E-ZPass will start to offer the service within the next two months. The installation of E-ZPass at the Ocean City-Longport Bridge could be finished as soon as late November, but will be complete no later than mid-December, according to Cape May…
Documents Released by Jackson Township Reveal Behind the Scenes Activity During Eruv Battle
Documents released by Jackson Township detail how the township council
Man Charged After Robbing, Slashing Gas Station Attendant
by Brick PD BRICK-On 10/13/17 at 5:02pm Officers were dispatched
Toms River Teen Still Reported As Missing
TOMS RIVER-A Toms River teenager is still being reporting by
Police Searching for Biker Who Fled into Jackson After Eluding Police
by Howell PD HOWELL-Last evening at approximately 8 pm Howell
Annual Jackson Day/ Harvest Fest taking place Saturday, October 28th.
Please join us for the Annual Clean Communities Jackson Day/
Steps to Fund Performing Arts Academy Building Taken by Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Noting that Ocean County students will be
Ocean County Phases in Energy Audit Recommendations
TOMS RIVER – From the installation of a high-tech heat
Amy Cores Challenges Senator Singer, Invites Long-time Politician to Carpool to Newspaper Candidate Session
HOWELL-Amy Cores, a challenger to New Jersey State Senator Robert
Vietnamese, Asian Fusion Restaurant Joins Successful Buy in Brick Program
by Brick Township, BRICK-Boba House is located at has joined
Brick Mayor Ducey Welcomes New Restaurant at Site of Former Pilot House, Riverwatch
BRICK-Mayor John Ducey welcomed more new business into Brick Township,
Authorities investigate suspicious package found at N.J. college library
TOMS RIVER — Authorities are investigating a suspicious package found in the library of Ocean County College, officials said. The school tweeted just after 10 a.m. warning people to stay clear of the area due to police activity. Police are on the scene. More information will be provided as it becomes available. — Ocean County College…
Brick Teacher Wins Excellence In Education Award
BRICK – Lake Riviera Middle School teacher Gary Paxton was named the winner of the Excellence in Education Award, which is presented annually by the 10th Legislative District to an elementary, middle school or high school teacher who best exemplifies commitment and dedication to classroom teaching. Assemblyman Dave Wolfe presented the award to Paxton in his…
Flap Over Campaign Signs Continues to Dominate Toms River Election Season
TOMS RIVER-Campaign signs continue to be the center of debate
‘Transforming Schools from the Inside Out’ the Theme for Series of Workshops Hosted by District’s Elementary Professional Academy
TOMS RIVER-The impact of social and emotional well-being on overall
$767K Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold at Ocean County liquor store
A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $766,918 was sold for Tuesday night’s drawing at an Ocean County liquor store. The lucky ticket matched all five numbers and was purchased at Vingo Wine & Spirit on Route 70 in the Whiting section of Manchester, state lottery officials said Wednesday morning. The winning numbers were 3, 18, 19,…
Dem Millionaire Murphy Won’t Say Where Billions in New Tax Revenue Will Come From
The following is an a column from the Star Ledger regarding Democrat Millionaire Phil Murphy’s dodging of questions regarding how he will raise the billions of dollars he seeks for more government funding if elected for governor next month.
Just before the big gubernatorial debate in Newark Tuesday night, I ran into my old sparring partner Jim McGreevey in the hall. He was just there to watch. But Democratic nominee Phil Murphy sure could have used his advice. McGreevey was a master at ducking questions. Once the cameras came on, Murphy showed no such skill.…
Jackson Wildcats Win Bridgewater 16u Fall Brawl
BRIDGEWATER-The Jackson Wildcats 16u travel softball team was crowned champions
Man Found Sleeping with Heroin, Gun on Sidewalk Arrested in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY-On October 10, 2017, a wanted male was arrested
Terrorism Task Force Raid Yields Bombs, Rifle in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY-An investigation conducted by the Atlantic City Police Department’s
Toms River Police Investigating Damage of Eruv on JCP&L Utility Poles
TOMS RIVER-This past summer, Orthodox Jewish residents living in the
Report: Woman Lied to Police About Stolen Vehicle After Crash in Lakewood
JACKSON- On October 6th, Police officer Jeff Henba took a
Berkeley Township Hosting Child Car Seat Inspections
Mayor Carmen Amato is pleased to announce our continuing collaboration
Photos: Vicari, Leone on Hand as Brick Township Hosts Columbus Day Ceremony
BRICK-Mayor John Ducey and the township council hosted Ocean County
Mayor Ducey Officially Welcomes Quick-Chek to Brick Township
BRICK-Business ratables are on the increase once again in Brick Township.