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COVID-19 Vaccinations to Start February 4th in Red Bank

Charlie DwyerFebruary 5, 20210

RED BANK, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is announcing their partnership with the Parker Family Health Center and Pilgrim Baptist Church to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in Red Bank beginning Thursday, Feb. 4. “My fellow Commissioners and I are grateful for the partnership with the Parker Family Health Center and Pilgrim Baptist Church and their ability to assist with distributing vaccines to residents in Red Bank and the surrounding communities,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The Board hopes that, through our community partnerships, we will be able to offer vaccines in locations that are convenient for

Two sentenced for murder of Jersey City man

Charlie DwyerFebruary 5, 20210

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Two men have been charged with the 2018 murder of 19-year-old William McCord in Jersey City. On Thursday, February 4, 2021, the Honorable Patrick J. Arre, J.S.C. sentenced Omar Williams, 23, of Jersey City, to 10 years in New Jersey state prison for his role in the death of Kamal McCord, 19, of Jersey City, which occurred on May 2, 2018 in Jersey City. Judge Arre also sentenced one of Williams’ co-defendants, Kai Robinson, 23, of Jersey City, to a term of five years in New Jersey state prison. Both men pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated

How a One Acre Lot in Toms River Now Selling for $6,000,000

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s been a hard sell to operate a business at the corner of Hooper Avenue and Fischer Boulevard in Toms River, but if you’re interested in giving it a shot, $6,000,000 can be the first step toward the next best thing in Toms River. The lot at the corner of Hooper Avenue sits between the old Biamonte’s Restaurant lot and the old go-kart and arcade site. It has been for sale for quite some time. The corner lot is roughly 1 acre in size and is listed at $5,950,000 by Keller Williams. It includes 692 feet

Jackson School District Swears in First Orthodox Jewish Resident to School Board

Phil StiltonFebruary 4, 20210

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – As Jackson Township evolves and the Orthodox Jewish community within the township continues to grow, the school board here has sworn in the first ever member of that community as a board member. At its reorganization meeting on Jan. 6, three board members were sworn in to new terms, including Tzvi Herman, an Orthodox Jewish resident who says he wants the same thing everyone else in town wants. “Once my name became public, all of a sudden there were challengers,” Herman said in an interview with Forward.com. “Automatically, because I’m a religious Jew, they think my

Rite-Aid Expanding Free COVID-19 Testing Sites in New Jersey, New York, Pennsyvlania

Charlie DwyerFebruary 4, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rite Aid today announced it is expanding its no-charge COVID-19 testing capabilities with 317 additional drive-through testing site locations opening across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania on Friday, February 5, through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Like Rite Aid’s existing testing sites, the new locations will utilize PCR, simple self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists. Each site will operate Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., with testing only available through the chain’s drive-through windows to ensure

Phil Murphy to End Ridiculous Restaurant and Bar Curfew on February 5th, Raises Capacity by 10%

Conservative TimesFebruary 3, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that on February 5th, science has dictated that the ridiculous 10 pm indoor dining curfew imposed against bars and restaurants will come to an end. At that time, restaurants will also be able to provide indoor dining at 35% of maximum capacity. “Today, I will be signing an executive order that will carefully and responsibly increase indoor capacities at a number of our businesses and venues from 25% to 35%,” Murphy said. “I feel comfortable in signing this order because of the recent trends in our hospitals and our

Political “War” Coming to Ocean County in 2021 Says Pat O’Melia

Phil StiltonFebruary 3, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A huge political battle is brewing in Toms River within the Ocean County Republican Party as Chairman Frank Holman prepares to defend his turf against former Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore. Energized with a pardon from President Donald J. Trump, Gilmore is ready to take back what was his, according to Pat O’melia, host of the Hudson Group’s “Toms River Show”. Who’s going to win the war? O’melia says his money is on Gilmore. “There is a political war simmering, probably past simmering, it might be starting to boil with the forces of Frank Holman…and

Woman Held Atlantic City Store Clerk at Knife Point in Standoff with Police

Charlie DwyerFebruary 3, 20210

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A woman armed with a knife held a store clerk at knifepoint as police tried to talk her down. In the end, she dropped the knife and was arrested without incident by the Atlantic City Police. The Atlantic City Police Department reports: On February 2, 2021, a woman, armed with a knife, was arrested after attempting to rob a store and threatening to stab the clerk. At 7:01 pm, Officers Valmir Loga and Christopher Dodson responded to Ocean Body Oil in the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of a woman armed with a

Major New Jersey Drug Operation Busted After Year Long Investigation

Charlie DwyerFebruary 3, 20210

JERSEY CITY, NJ – A year-long operation by multiple law enforcement agencies has wrapped up and lead to the arrest of 20 suspected drug dealers. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Reports: Following a year-long investigation, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New York Police Department, as well as other local, county, and federal law enforcement partners, arrested 20 individuals and dismantled a large-scale narcotics trafficking network operating in Hudson, Essex, Bergen and Union Counties, as well as New York City, and charged those involved with various narcotics offenses. In addition to

Camelot at Toms River: 128 More Apartments Coming, This Time Behind Seacourt Pavilion, Report Says

Phil StiltonFebruary 3, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River continues to grow and now, 128 new apartment units are being built here. The complex is being built by the Kaplan Companies of Highland Park, New Jersey. According to a report in Jersey Shore Online, the project before the township is being represented by Thomas Monahan, a lawyer in the firm Dasti and McGuckin. One of the principals of that firm, Greg McGuckin, also serves as chief legal counsel for the Township of Toms River. On October 13th, 2020, the Toms River Township Council passed a resolution to accept the performance guarantees of the

Man arrested with loaded, stolen handgun at Jersey Shore hospital

Charlie DwyerFebruary 2, 20210

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Monday, February 1, 2021, at approximately 5:50 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the Southern Ocean Medical Center after they were alerted of an individual in possession of a handgun. An investigation by responding Officers and Detectives determined that Robert L. Goldware 29 years old of Tremont Street, Trenton, New Jersey was in possession of a stolen handgun from Folcroft, Pennsylvania. In addition to possessing the handgun, Goldware also had in his possession a large-capacity magazine. Furthermore, Goldware had an outstanding warrant out of Westampton Township, New Jersey for Robbery and Unlawful Possession of

Clementon man arrested after eluding police

Charlie DwyerFebruary 2, 20210

GLOUCESTER TWP, NJ – On February 1st 2021, at approximately 1:43 pm, a Gloucester Township Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on an older model red Chevrolet Pickup truck with a dark gray tailgate, after the driver was observed to have committed multiple traffic violations as he traveled along Blackwood-Clementon Road. Due to snow covering the vehicles license plate, it was unable to be read. The driver refused to pull over to the shoulder or any of the parking lots along Blackwood-Clementon Road as he ignored the officers’ emergency lights and siren. He continued into Pine Hill and initially

Manahawkin man charged for vehicular homicide

Charlie DwyerFebruary 2, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 1, 2021, Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin, was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1b(1), and two counts of Assault by Auto in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1c(2), relative to a motor vehicle crash that occurred in Little Egg Harbor Township during the evening hours of January 30, 2021. On January 30, 2021, at approximately 9:45 p.m., officers from the Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department responded to the area of Radio Road and Baltusrol Court for a report of

Ocean County GOP Chairman Holman Stacking the Deck Against Trump Aligned Candidates for New Jersey Governor

Phil StiltonFebruary 2, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank B. Holman has made up his mind. He wants to see Jack Cittarelli be the next Republican candidate for Governor in New Jersey and is making it difficult for other candidates to have a fair shot at winning the Republican party line in Ocean County’s June gubernatorial primary election. Holman has publicly endorsed Ciattarelli, a staunch opponent of President Donald J. Trump and so have most of the members of the county’s screening committee. Essentially, it’s a done deal and one candidate, Joseph Rudy Rullo said he wants nothing to do

Little Egg Harbor Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Luring Children

Charlie DwyerFebruary 2, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Joshua A. Rauter, 33, of Little Egg Harbor is now in Ocean County Jail after being sentenced to three years in prison for luring young children. He will soon be transferred to state prison. Rauter will be subjected to Megan’s Law registration and will face life on parole after serving his sentence. In 2018, Rauter was one of 24 men arrested in “Operation Open House” where online pedophiles and perverts using social media chatted with undercover agents to arrange to have sex with underage children. “Operation Open House,” was a multi-agency undercover operation targeting men who

Cat rescued after being abandoned, locked in truck in Newark junkyard

Jessica WoodsFebruary 2, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Somebody took the time to lock a cat in the trunk of a car in a Newark junkyard, but luckily she was discovered and rescued. The Associated Humane Society says animal abuse at their Newark facility is greater than that of other facilities. “Creatures that were put on this earth, just the same as they were, and people feel they have the right to toss them away, abuse them, neglect them, and abandon them,” AHS said in a statement. “We’ve seen it for decades here at AHS/Popcorn Park and sadly, our AHS Newark facility sees more

Shark River Floods Coastal Roads in Neptune Flooded During Winter Storm

Charlie DwyerFebruary 2, 20210

NEPTUNE, NJ – Roads along the Shark River in Neptune Township are once again closed as the evening high tide rolled in. This morning, OEM officials and the Neptune Police Department closed several roads due to flooding. “All roads closed from tidal flooding have been reopened, including the East End Ave bridge. Expect an additional round of closures before and after the evening high tide between 8:00 PM and midnight,” the department said. “Due to tidal flooding, the East End Ave bridge from Shark River Hills into Neptune City is closed. In addition, much of South Riverside Drive, South Concourse,

New Jersey School Teacher Commits Suicide Inside High School

Charlie DwyerFebruary 2, 20210

POMPTON LAKES, NJ – The New York Post reported that Pompton Lakes High School teacher Patrick Moccia, 47, of Doylestown, PA committed suicide on school property. Moccia worked as a technology education teacher in the school. He was found dead inside the school around 9 pm Saturday after police showed up at the school to perform a welfare check when he did not return home. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office believes the cause of death to be a self-inflicted suicide.

New Jersey State Police Reports 661 Crashes, 1050 Calls for Help on Roads During Winter Storm

Phil StiltonFebruary 1, 20210

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have reported a very busy twenty-four-hour period since 2021’s first major snowstorm dumped upwards of one foot of snow across parts of the state. According to the NJSP, as of 7:00 p.m., they have responded to 661 motor vehicle crashes and 1050 motorist aids in NJSP patrolled areas since 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Motorist aids can be anything from flat tires, mechanical breakdowns, spin-outs, etc. “We urge residents to remain off of the roads unless you absolutely have to go out,” the department said. “If you must go out, please slow down

Watch as New Jersey Firefighters Use Jaws of Life to Rescue Deer Stuck in Fence

Phil StiltonFebruary 1, 20210

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, the Hamilton Township, NJ Professional Firefighters used the jaws of life to rescue a deer stuck in the snow between two metal fence posts. “Squad 12 and Engine 14 assisted HPD with getting this deer out of the fence. The deer ran off and was not injured,” the department said in a post on Facebook.

Snowstorm forces halt of vaccinations in New Jersey on Tuesday

Press ReleaseFebruary 1, 20210

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that state offices and all six vaccine mega-sites will remain closed on Tuesday, February 2nd due to Winter Storm Orlena. New Jersey will remain under a state of emergency in response to the winter storm. Snow accumulation for the storm began as of Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest snow expected to continue during the day on Monday, and hazardous conditions to continue through Tuesday afternoon. Executive Order No. 218 declared a state of emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm. State offices

New York Restaurants Can Reopen for Indoor Dining on Valentine’s Day

Adam DevineFebruary 1, 20210

NEW YORK, NY – New York City restaurants have suffered the most of any business in the region due to a prolonged indoor dining lockdown at the hands of Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last week, Cuomo said the restaurants can re-open at 25% on Valentine’s Day. “New York City restaurants, on our current trajectory, we can open indoor dining at 25 percent on Valentine’s Day. Give the restaurants a period of time so they can notify workers, they can get up to speed for indoor dining, order supplies, et cetera. We’re saying indoor dining, 25 percent on Valentine’s Day,” he said.

At Baskin Robbins, Life is Like a Box of Chocolates on Valentine’s Day

Jessica WoodsFebruary 1, 20210

The only thing better than a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day is Baskin-Robbins’ adorable new Box of Chocolates Cake. Designed to look just like a classic heart-shaped candy box – complete with real milk chocolate candies – this customizable cake can be easily mistaken for the real thing. But don’t let the design fool you, it’s made-to-order with your favorite ice cream flavor, topped with a layer of rich fudge and adorned with an assortment of milk chocolate candies. Available in two sizes, this iconic cake can be ordered online at BaskinRobbins.com, through our mobile app or by visiting

Firefighters responding to stove fire find woman stabbed to death in Camden

Charlie DwyerJanuary 31, 20210

Camden, N.J. – Detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Camden woman who was located after firefighters responded to her home Saturday evening, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Camden City Firefighters were called to an apartment on the 800 block of Haddon Ave. around 9 p.m. on Jan. 30 after the home’s smoke detectors were activated. Once inside, they extinguished a small stove fire before finding a woman unresponsive in another room. Detectives said EMS staff discovered a puncture wound to the woman’s back when they tried to