Five Towns NJ News- Page 14

News from the Lakewood, Jackson, Toms River, Howell and Brick Township area and the surrounding Klal Yisroel community.

Third Lawsuit Filed in Ocean County Vocational School Sex Abuse Scandal as Officials Remain Silent

A third lawsuit has expanded the legal crisis surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy, alleging administrators ignored or concealed years of sexual misconduct while a former instructor claims he was retaliated against for reporting student safety…

New Cemetery Proposed Near Jackson Draws Environmental Questions, Resident Concerns

A proposed 54-acre cemetery along the Freehold Township-Jackson border is advancing through the approval process as environmental officials and nearby residents raise concerns over tree removal, drainage, buffers, and neighborhood impacts.…

Murphy keeps learning new tricks but finding someone to love is the lesson he needs most

The 1-year-old shelter dog is winning hearts with his progress, playful spirit and eagerness to learn JACKSON, NJ – Murphy arrived at the shelter as a young stray who did not even…

Meet Munson the lovebug ready to become someone’s most devoted best friend

This affectionate XL Bully gives both paws, walks beautifully and wants nothing more than a person of his own JACKSON, NJ – Munson may weigh 125 pounds, but the approximately 4-year-old XL…

Cocaine stash and stolen revolver land Toms River man on track for decade in prison

Ravonn Terry admits drug and gun charges after police seized cocaine, cash and a stolen firearm TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River man caught in a months-long narcotics investigation has admitted to cocaine distribution and gun charges after detectives seized approximately 32 grams…

A Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority notice informs some homeowners that their water service line material is unknown and may include lead as part of a federally required inventory program.

Jackson MUA Warns Some Residents Their Water Service Lines May Contain Lead

Jackson Township residents are receiving EPA-required notices from the Municipal Utilities Authority advising that some water service lines have not yet been identified and could potentially contain lead, though the notice does not confirm lead is present.…

Temporary Traffic Changes Ease Congestion at Busy Lakewood–Jackson Border Intersection

JACKSON TOWNSHIP — A heavily trafficked intersection along the Lakewood–Jackson border has received a temporary fix aimed at easing congestion and calming growing frustration among local residents, particularly during the busy morning…

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Jackson Mayor Authorized $135 Per Hour Pay for Township Employees During Snow Cleanup

Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn authorized a never-before-seen overtime pay for Department of Public Works employees during the snowstorm, allowing some workers to earn as much as…

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Police searching for hit-and-run driver who struck pedestrian in Lakehurst

LAKEHURST, NJ – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian injured Tuesday night after being struck by a pickup truck that fled the scene, according to Ocean County Prosecutor…

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Are We Next? Tensions rise as New Jersey Democrats fiercely provoke ICE, Trump over enforcement policies

TRENTON, NJ – A new political standoff is emerging in New Jersey as state Democratic leaders, including Governor Mikie Sherrill and U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim, intensify their criticism of…

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New Jersey Governor to Launch Portal to Report and Track ICE Operations in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill has announced a statewide digital reporting portal allowing New Jersey residents to document and report encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, marking one of…

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No Celebration at New Jersey School Named After Astronaut Christa McAuliffe on 40th Anniversary of Shuttle Disaster

Jackson, NJ – It’s a frigid day in January, a day that would have seen a memorial celebration to commemorate the death of the namesake of one recently shut-down public school in…

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It is illegal to bring a gun anywhere near a protest in New Jersey, even if you are licensed to carry

Minnesota shooting puts spotlight on New Jersey ban on guns at protests TRENTON, NJ – In light of the deadly shooting of nurse Alex Pretti at an immigration rally in Minnesota, New…

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This is Bullsh-t; Jackson Councilman Says Over the Secrecy in Chief of Police’s Alleged Multimillion Dollar Settlement

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township officials confirmed that the long-awaited details of Police Chief Matthew Kunz’s reported million-dollar settlement will be made public on February 1, just after the chief’s scheduled retirement…

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Jackson landlord confused over mandatory $100 inspection fee to department that can’t perform inspections yet

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has a new Bureau of Rental Housing and is demanding $100 inspection fees from landlords, but admitted on Tueday, it has no inspectors on staff to conduct…

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New Jersey Governor Sherrill Tells Untrained and Lawless ICE Agents to Get Off the Streets

Sherrill slams ICE after Minneapolis shooting, calls agents “untrained and lawless” TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill sharply criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a deadly incident in Minneapolis, calling…

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NJDOT lifts emergency 35 mph speed limit on all highways

Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that the temporary 35 mile-per-hour speed limit enacted during the weekend storm has been lifted as of noon Monday, January 26. All…

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Jackson Planning Board to hear plan for new three story office building and warehouse on Whitesville Road

Jackson, NJ – A proposal to construct a new office and warehouse complex along Whitesville Road is scheduled for review by the Jackson Township Planning Board next month. The application, filed by…

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Skitching stunt ends in serious injury on Lakewood street, driver charged

Lakewood, NJ – A late-night snow-tubing incident turned dangerous Sunday when a man being pulled on a tube behind a vehicle was struck by another car and seriously injured, authorities said. Emergency…

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Six Point Document Check Sends Man into Fit of Rage, Breaking Window at Lakewood MVC

Lakewood, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department charged a 57-year-old man from Asbury Park with criminal mischief after he allegedly broke a glass entrance door at the state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)…

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Toms River woman sentenced to probation for 2022 Manchester crash that killed two men

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 30-year-old Danielle Bowker of Toms River was sentenced to five years of probation for her role in a fatal crash that…

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Former Navy Helicopter Pilot Mikie Sherrill Dons New Jersey State Police Jacket Over Blazer to Discuss Snow Storm

Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill announced Thursday that state agencies are on high alert and coordinating emergency operations ahead of a powerful winter storm forecast to bring more than a foot…

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Murphy grants clemency to monster mom who burned her two children alive before leaving office

Long Branch, NJ – Long Branch – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to grant clemency to convicted child killer Maria Montalvo has sparked outrage across Monmouth County, with Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…

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Murphy signs law banning plastic forks, knives, spoons — and yes, the spork — before leaving office

TRENTON, NJ – In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic distribution of single-use plastic utensils and condiment packets at…

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New Jersey teachers urged to wear blue as NJEA union backs Minnesota ICE protest

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey teachers are being asked to wear blue on Friday as part of a coordinated show of support for educators in Minnesota who are organizing a Day of…

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Top Foods Eaten by New Jerseyeans During the Super Bowl

America’s favorite Super Bowl foods revealed as wings, dips, and pizza dominate party menus NEWARK, NJ – As football fans prepare for the biggest game of the year, new search data shows…

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