Five Towns NJ News- Page 22

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.…

Crashes and Delays stretch miles on Parkway and Turnpike in NJ morning gridlock

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A series of incidents and heavy congestion brought major disruptions to New Jersey’s highways Tuesday morning, impacting drivers across several counties. A crash on US 206 northbound in Bedminster…

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Red Bank Man Who Killed Lakewood Mother and Child in Drunk Driving Crash is an Illegal Immigrant

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Red Bank man charged in a drunk driving crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl and seriously injured another child is in the United States illegally,…

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Free kids concert on the beach in Toms River Tuesday night

TOMS RIVER — Families are invited to Shelter Cove Beach tonight for an interactive evening of music as Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department present Yosi, a family-friendly performer,…

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Progressives Clash With Climate Activists as New Flood Rule Would Negatively Impact Affordable Housing Mandates

TRENTON, N.J. — A major rulemaking initiative to fortify New Jersey against rising sea levels and increasing flood risks is facing both pushback and support as the state nears a key decision…

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Raul Luna-Perez kills woman and young girl in suspected Lakewood DWI crash

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Red Bank man has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and assault by auto following a fatal crash late Saturday night that left a woman and…

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Two killed in suspected DUI crash on Cross Street in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Two people were killed in a car crash late Saturday night in Lakewood, with investigators probing whether drunk driving played a role in the fatal collision. It has been…

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Trump Takes Action to Tackle Homeless and Mental Health Crisis in America

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Help might be coming from the White House to tackle New Jersey’s gorwing homeless and mental health crisis. This week, an exective order was signed that will bolster…

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Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…

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SBA Announces Ticking Clock Federal Drought Relief Assistance for New Jersey, Farmers Ineligible

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that they have until Aug. 11 to apply for federal disaster loans to…

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USDA warns Cranbury officials to halt planned seizure of 175-year old 21-acre historic New Jersey farm

CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and redevelop a…

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Lakewood swears in new firefighters at commissioners meeting

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department officially swore in two new career firefighters and appointed a new volunteer during a recent meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Volunteer firefighter Aldo…

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Huerta-Arias sentenced to eight years in prison for deadly crash that killed Lakewood man

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was sentenced Friday to eight years in New Jersey State Prison for vehicular homicide following a 2022 crash that killed Mark Mandel,…

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Jackson Township kicks off 2025 summer concert series

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township’s 2025 Summer Concert Series is now underway, bringing live music to residents at Johnson Memorial Park at 192 Kierych Memorial Drive. The concert series began June 5…

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Gottheimer and Sherrill Skip Bi-Partisan Vote to Condemn Heinous Terror Attack Against Jews in Colorado

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherill, two Democrat members of Congress are fighting hard to convince Jewish voters in New Jersey that they’re in solidarity with the community amid rising…

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Deployed sailor comes home to find dog given away and pleads for his return

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor from New Jersey is making a public plea for the return of his dog after learning the pet was given away without his knowledge…

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Lakewood Fire Department promotes captain and swears in new firefighter

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, alongside Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr and Fire District Administrator Yehuda Beer, announced the promotion of Career Fire Lieutenant Robert J. Leon Sr. to…

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$15 Million Stolen From Lakewood School District and There’s Still No News about Investigation

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody stole $15 million from the Lakewood school district earlier this year, and nearly two months after the heist, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office remains absolutely silent. Multiple attempts…

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Thieves tunnel through roof in $4.4M Lakewood warehouse heist

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood electronics business in ruins after thieves broke in through the roof and made off with more than $4 million in merchandise, according…

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Lakewood announces nine sites for Passover Chometz burning with safety rules in place

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations for residents to conduct Chometz burning on Friday, April 11, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with local departments coordinating to ensure…

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Lakewood Mother Who Stabbed and Drowned Her Two Babies Found Not Guilty in Court

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Naomi Elkins, a 27-year-old mother from Lakewood, New Jersey, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the tragic deaths of her two young daughters, ages…

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