Five Towns NJ News- Page 29

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.…

28-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run crash in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 28-year-old woman was struck and killed by a man driving a late model Ford Explorer in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Route 70 early Sunday morning.…

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Serious crash with an overturned vehicle in Brick Saturday night

BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick Township responded to a serious motor vehicle crash Saturday night in the area of Chambersbridge Road and Lakeland Drive. According to initial reports, one person required…

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Toms River Halloween Parade. Photo by TR FIRE CO 1

This New Jersey Halloween Parade is One of the Largest in the World

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For over 80 years, the small downtown village of Toms River has hosted one of the biggest Halloween parties in the entire world. While local officials claim it’s…

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Marty Flemming - Candidate for Jackson Mayor

Marty Flemming says meeting with Democrats in November’s election is an immoral act

JACKSON, NJ – Hardware magnate Marty Flemming wants to be mayor. Last week, he was trying to rally the support of the Orthodox Jewish community through Mordechai Burnstein, head of the Jackson…

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Woman killed, two girls injured after car drives into Lakewood food pantry

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A vehicle smashed into the St. Vincent De Paul’s Food Pantry at St. Mary of the Lake Church in downtown Lakewood Saturday morning. At around 10:30 am, a vehicle…

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Sgt. Grochowski along with other officers and township employees collected a large abundance of clothing to benefit "Jake's Got This" and their clothing drive fund.

Jackson Police Department hosts clothing drive for charity

by Jackson Police Department JACKSON, NJ – Sgt. Grochowski along with other officers and township employees collected a large abundance of clothing to benefit “Jake’s Got This” and their clothing drive fund.…

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Statewide school shooter threats and hoaxes being investigated by State Police

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Phone calls regarding threats to schools and school shootings Friday morning throughout the entire state but concentrated at the Jersey Shore are now being investigated by the New…

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Six reasons why you need to visit the Strand Theater in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Strand Theater is a historic theater located in downtown Lakewood. For generations, it has been one of the best places to see a show all over Ocean County. Built…

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This Brick Township Halloween light show is amazing

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – We’re all familiar with Christmas and holiday light shows, but a family in Brick Township is taking it one step further by hosting a month-long Halloween light show…

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Op-Ed: Flemming campaign lining wounded veterans parade route with political signs distasteful

JACKSON, NJ – Last Saturday, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina hosted his annual Wounded Warriors parade in conjunction with a full day of food, fun and shooting at the range provided by…

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Suspicious individual in Jackson prompts security alert at three schools

JACKSON, NJ – A school security alert has been lifted on the eastern side of Jackson Township after a suspicious person was reported walking the roads in the area. Students were locked…

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Toms River World War II Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith recognized U.S. Navy veteran and Toms River resident Roman W. Charkowsi on Sunday in advance of his 100th birthday on Monday. Mr. Charkowski, a World…

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Firefighters respond to fire call on East Veterans Highway

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township firefighters and police responded to a home on the 700 block of East Veterans Highway at around 1:00 pm on Friday. Upon their arrival, firefighters found a…

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Jackson Township second grade teacher wins $25k educator excellence award

JACKSON, NJ – Shaina Brenner, a second-grade teacher at Elms Elementary School in Jackson was surprised today to learn she was the recipient of a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for her outstanding…

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Woman escapes abduction attempt along Lakewood’s Lake Carasaljo

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are investigating an attempted abduction and physical assault of a woman who was temporarily abducted on Lake Drive near Lake Carasaljo. According to police, the 55-year-old woman was…

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Jackson Township invested $6.7 million into paving roads

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you have driven through some of the more notorious pothole roads in Jackson, you may have noticed many have been repaved in recent weeks. According to Jackson…

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Here are the top 10 highest-rated pizzas in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s no shortage of pizzerias in Toms River, but only a handful can truly be considered the best in town. Now, the One Bite Pizza app designed by…

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Flemming recuses self over conflict of interest with developer of proposed religious school application

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Marty Flemming, who also serves on the Jackson Township Planning Board, recused himself from a controversial development application, citing a personal conflict of interest…

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Child nearly chokes from zip tie used to build family’s Sukkah in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A young child was nearly choked when he tied a large zip tie to be used in the constitution of the family’s outdoor Sukkah. According to a report by…

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Jackson Vietnam veteran honored in front of sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium

JACKSON, NJ – Every night the New York Yankees play a home game at Yankee Stadium, they honor a U.S. veteran. On Friday, that veteran was Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient…

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