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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.…

Gov. Sherrill Touts Lowering Electric Bills Across New Jersey, But Ratepayer Aren’t Seeing Any Relief Yet

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is touting what she says are more than $1 billion in savings for New Jersey utility customers during her first six months in office, pointing to…

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Lakewood Code Enforcement Targets Overgrown Lawns, Illegal Signs and Property Maintenance Violations

Lakewood, NJ – Recent code enforcement activity in Lakewood Township shows officials focusing on a range of quality-of-life issues, including overgrown lawns, illegal signage, trash accumulation, and other property maintenance violations. Records…

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Lakewood’s Repeat Flooding Renews Fears in 200,000 Population Future of Jackson Township

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood Township has a problem. Once a sleepy vacation resort in the heavily wooded and sandy-soiled pine forest, it is now a major New Jersey city and a concrete…

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Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant recovers from failed recall petition drive.

State Legal Filings Show Toms River Anti-Rodrick PAC Movement Funded by Former Mayor Hill, MUA Commissioner, Silverton EMS Chief

Toms River, NJ – Online outrage against Mayor Dan Rodrick has been exposed as political theater, funded by the very people voted out of office and under scrutiny by township officials. A…

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Lakewood Mother Charged After Four Young Children Left in Hot Vehicle at Howell Walmart

Howell Township, NJ – A Lakewood woman has been charged after police said she left four young children unattended inside a vehicle while shopping at the Walmart on Route 9 in Howell…

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Ocean County Residents Hit With Higher Water and Sewer Bills as Rate Increase Requests Reach Commissioners

Toms River, NJ – Higher water and wastewater bills could be on the horizon for thousands of Ocean County residents as the Ocean County Board of Commissioners reviews notices of pending utility…

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New Traffic Signal Changes, Patterns Across Toms River, Jackson, Lakewood and Manchester

Toms River, NJ – Motorists across Ocean County could soon see changes at several busy intersections as the Ocean County Board of Commissioners prepares to consider eight traffic safety improvement resolutions during…

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DOJ Says “Big Egg” Price Manipulation Hurt Consumers Nationwide, Including New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing three of the nation’s largest egg producers of coordinating bidding practices that allegedly drove up egg prices…

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Two Friday Fires in Lakewood at Ocean County Park, Recycling Facility

Lakewood, NJ – Firefighters battled an overnight forest fire in Ocean County Park in Lakewood, bringing the blaze under control after crews responded during the overnight hours. Officials have not released the…

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Judge Rejects Bid to End Lawsuit Over Lakewood Development Next To Senior Community

A Superior Court judge has denied Leisure Village Association’s request for summary judgment, allowing its lawsuit challenging a controversial Lakewood Planning Board approval for a 28-unit residential development to continue. LAKEWOOD, N.J.…

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Brick Father, Son Sold Cocaine on the Dark Web, Prosecutor Says

Authorities say an intercepted cocaine shipment purchased through the dark web led investigators to uncover drugs, firearms, and $34,000 in cash at a Brick Township home. The elder suspect has since been…

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Marine Veteran Walking Across America for Mental Health Awareness Passes Through Brick Township

Marine veteran Nick Beadles received an escort from Brick Township police as he continued his cross-country walk to raise awareness about mental health and support veterans, first responders, and others facing life’s…

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New Jersey Sees 25% Increase in Aborted Pregnancies as State’s Abortion Tourism Industry Booms

State-supported research shows abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, with thousands of patients traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws as New Jersey continues expanding provider networks,…

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Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations

From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…

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New Jersey Issues New Policies to Keep ICE Out Schools, Hospitals and Churches

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has released new statewide model policies aimed at protecting access to schools, hospitals, shelters and places of worship as federal immigration enforcement activity continues across New Jersey. New…

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New Jersey Bill Would Create New Crime of Political Violence, Tougher Penalties for Targeted Attacks

Legislation would establish a separate political violence offense, create an independent review board, and require specialized training for law enforcement and prosecutors. A bipartisan New Jersey bill would create a new criminal…

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New Jersey Bill Would Allow Retired Police Officers to Provide Security at Houses of Worship

Legislation would expand the authority of Class Three special law enforcement officers, allowing them to provide armed security at churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other places of religious worship. A New Jersey…

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Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report

From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…

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Why New Jersey — and America — Celebrate Juneteenth, a Holiday That Began in Texas

Juneteenth started as a local Texas celebration marking the end of slavery, but over 160 years later it has become a national holiday observed across the country, including throughout New Jersey. When…

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Newark Developer Menashe Davidovitz Charged for Bribing City Officials and Sale of Fake Homeland Security ID Cards

Federal prosecutors say a New York real estate developer bribed Newark officials to obtain permits and certificates while also profiting from the sale of unauthorized identification cards bearing Department of Homeland Security…

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