Five Towns NJ News- Page 8

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.…

NJ lawmaker claims billions spent on educating undocumented immigrants amid school cuts and closures

Sen. Mike Testa links education funding crisis to immigration costs in renewed debate Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey state senator is drawing a direct connection between rising education costs and spending…

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NJ joins multistate legal fight against Trump orders against law firms

Attorney General Davenport backs challenge to federal actions affecting major firms Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a legal challenge…

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New Jersey pushes $500K plan to expand access for minority and women businesses

NJ MWBE funding push: Sherrill unveils $500K plan to boost minority business access TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday spotlighted a new $500,000 proposal aimed at expanding access to state…

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Sherrill says New Jersey’s vote by mail system works and she’s keeping it the way it is

Governor says federal involvement threatens state control of elections and voter access Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing back against former President Donald Trump over mail-in voting, saying…

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Lingering smoke across Jackson tied to townshipwide chometz burn sites

Chometz burning in Jackson draws crews, volunteers as smoke spreads through neighborhoods JACKSON, NJ – A noticeable smell of smoke drifting through parts of Jackson on Wednesday morning is tied to a…

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New Jersey Democrats Want to Order School Districts on When They Can and Can’t Have Spring Break Recess

New Jersey spring break bill would guide school calendar decisions statewide Trenton, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would require the state’s top education official to recommend when…

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Mikie Sherrill Scales Back 2.5% Hotel Tax After it Threatened Tourism at the Jersey Shore

Pushback from residents and vacation planners prompts retreat on controversial lodging tax tied to global event. Trenton, NJ – A proposed hotel tax tied to the upcoming World Cup is facing backlash…

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Palm Beach County elections office theft leads to arrest after encrypted key stolen

Authorities say a stolen election training device raised security concerns before being recovered. West Palm Beach, FL – A theft of sensitive computer equipment from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections…

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It Was Just a Fantasy: Jackson Twenty-One’s Promised Downtown Dream is Nothing More than Acres of High Density Apartments

It was an impossible dream that is now dead. Another broken promise by Jackson Township’s elected officials that nobody wants to talk about JACKSON, NJ – Back in 2013, Broadway legend Mitch…

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Ocean County Braces for 4.5% Tax Levy Increase in 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Energy bills, gas prices, food prices and insurance premiums aren’t the only new increased expenses for Ocean County residents in 2026. As local Republican leaders rail against the…

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Bada Boom ‘Italian’ meatball hoagie debuts in New Jersey on Mangia Monday at PrimoHoagies

A spicy twist on a Philadelphia staple arrives in New Jersey for one day of discounted hoagies and a limited-time menu launch. Philadelphia, PA – PrimoHoagies is rolling out a new limited-time…

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Manchester is next town to fall to overdevelopment unless the people put the brakes on it now

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Is Manchester the Next Town to Fall to Overdevelopment in Ocean County? It’s starting to look that way, but unlike other towns like Jackson and Lakewood, residents today…

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Ocean County is no longer safe as undocumented citizens driving cars continue killing and maiming our children

Letter to the editor by Sharon C., Ocean County I’m a mother of three kids and I’m terrified about what is happening to Jackson and our surrounding towns. Investors are buying homes…

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Undocumented man charged with manufacturing and distributing meth and cocaine in Ocean County

“Second-degree charges filed after Ocean County booking tied to cocaine, heroin offenses.” Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Samuel Sanchezdelosantos was arrested and booked into the Ocean County Jail over…

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Jose Parada-Perez Arrested after Lakewood hit-and-run that left child critically injured

Prosecutors say driver fled after striking minor on Hope Chapel Road Friday night. Lakewood, NJ – A Jackson Township man has been charged after authorities say he struck a minor with his…

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Mikie Sherrill Doubles Down on Phil Murphy’s 2035 Gas Car Ban by Joining the Multi-State Climate Alliance Behind It

State aligns with aggressive emissions goals as debate over gas vehicle phaseout grows. Sherrill backs Murphy-era clean car push as NJ joins climate alliance efforts. Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s decision…

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Newark Mayor Under Fire For $500 Million Political Deal; Jackson Lawmaker Takes Shots

$500M Newark school lease deal tied to donor draws backlash amid NJ funding crisis Newark, NJ – As school districts across New Jersey grapple with budget cuts and rising property taxes, a…

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Jackson Township is the perfect spot for ICE’s new New Jersey detention facility after Roxbury plan meets resistance

A central location, empty warehouses and local support make a compelling case JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – As opposition continues to build against a proposed ICE detention facility in Roxbury, it’s time to…

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New Jersey Democrats Chose Foreign Criminals Over American Citizens, Congressman Van Drew Says

Van Drew, Schepisi blast NJ immigrant trust law after Governor Sherrill’s signing. Republican leaders accuse Democrats of shielding offenders as bill advances TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey immigration law signed by…

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New Jersey can now arrest and jail ICE agents for six months if they wear masks during enforcement operations

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has enacted a new law prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal agents and ICE officers, from wearing face coverings during public interactions, after the measure passed…

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