Five Towns NJ News- Page 23

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.…

Lakewood Father and Son Sentenced to Prison in $70 Million Federal Real Estate Fraud Scam

NEWARK, NJ — Four real estate investors have been sentenced in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud financial institutions by submitting falsified documents to secure inflated multimillion-dollar loans for commercial and multifamily properties…

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Infant dies after being left in car in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A 4-month-old baby died Tuesday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle near 5th Street and Princeton Avenue, according to authorities. Emergency responders from Hatzolah arrived shortly before 1:30…

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New Jersey Just Blocked the Reappointment of Lakewood’s $6 Million Man

Lakewood, NJ – March 17, 2025 – New Jersey education officials have blocked the reappointment of Michael Inzelbuch, the Lakewood Board of Education attorney who has been paid over $6 million since…

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Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Serious Eight Vehicle Crash in Lakewood

Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated **Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police…

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Josh Gottheimer Hires Controversial Lakewood Area Republican Operative Accused of Peddling Influence on Local Planning Board

JACKSON, NJ – Democrat candidate for Governor Josh Gottheimer has announced the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a controversial former Ocean County Republican political operative who jumped ship to the Democrat party after…

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Ocean County’s New Krispy Kreme an Instant Success as Cars Line Up on Saturday Night

The aroma of freshly baked doughnuts now fills the air along Route 70 in Lakewood, New Jersey, as Krispy Kreme makes a triumphant return to Ocean County after nearly two decades. Situated…

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Tomahawk Steakhouse Offers Luxurious Dining and a Great Meal, at a Price

For a refined steakhouse experience in Lakewood, NJ, Tomahawk Steakhouse offers an upscale twist on classic dishes with an inviting ambiance. Located at 700 Cedarbridge Avenue, this steakhouse has rapidly gained popularity…

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Six Flags Great Adventure Turns Up the Terror with Fright Fest Extreme – Presented by SNICKERS! ?

Hold onto your pumpkin spice lattes because Six Flags Great Adventure is about to bring your nightmares to life with Fright Fest Extreme, the park’s biggest, scariest, and most heart-pounding Halloween event…

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Lakewood Rabbi, Father Drowned While Saving Children in the Delaware River

BUSHKILL, Pa. — A 39-year-old man from Lakewood, New Jersey, drowned Monday afternoon while saving his children from the waters of the Delaware River. The incident occurred near the Bushkill Access within…

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Child Dead After Being Left in Scorching Car in Lakewood for Two Hours

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Days after a child was left in a hot car in Howell and needed to be treated medically for heat exposure, a child has been reported dead in nearby…

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Crash Shuts Down East Veterans Highway in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – Police shut down traffic on East Veterans Highway from South Hope Chapel Road to Whitesville Road at about 7:30 pm on Saturday. A vehicle crash occurred in the area…

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Lawyer for Lakewood Mother Who Killed Her Children for Religious Reasons Cites Mental Illness

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — According to court documents and statements from the lawyer representing a Lakewood mother who stabbed one of her children and drowned that child and another, is blaming a long…

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Police Investigating Pedestrian Hit and Run in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lakewood Township Police Chief Gregory Meyer announced an ongoing investigation into a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…

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Manhunt for Hit and Run Driver Blamed for Deadly Crash in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz have confirmed that a fatal motor vehicle crash, involving a bicyclist, is under investigation by…

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Lakewood Police Department Hosts 19th Annual Youth Police Academy

LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department is inviting local middle school students to participate in the 19th annual Youth Police Academy, a free educational program aimed at fostering relationships between police…

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Toy Store Chain Opens Shop in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township now has a toy store. It’s been a while since the Jackson Hobby Shop closed its doors, but a New York-based chain, Toys2Discover is now open in…

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New Express Kosher Pizzeria Opens in Former Destino’s Spot in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ—Say Cheese! A Kosher-based pizzeria out of New York has opened a shop in the former County Line Road pizzeria that used to be Destino’s. Destino’s has had a great run…

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New Jersey Memorial Day Weekend Offers Mixed Bag of Warm Weather, Sunshine and Passing Storms

NEW JERSEY – As Memorial Day weekend unfolds, New Jersey residents can expect a mix of sun and storms, according to the latest weather forecasts. Today, the weather will be mostly sunny…

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Volunteers Pitch In To Clean Up Jackson Township Roads

Jackson, NJ—A grant from Jackson’s Clean Communities program helped a local organization clear hundreds of trash bags of litter from the city’s roadways this weekend. New Jersey Clean Communities is a statewide…

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Chants of USA, American Flags, Too Much For Anti-Israeli Protesters at Jackson War Memorial

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Chants of USA, waving Israeli flags and American flags, bring them home, and loud music drove away a pro-Palestine protest at a veterans war memorial in Jackson on…

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