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Lacey Township man indicted after allegedly soliciting sexual images from 15-year-old girl

September 11, 2026

Seth Bowles, 21, faces seven charges after prosecutors say he instructed a teenage girl to engage in sexual conduct for photos and videos and separately communicated sexually with a 13-year-old girl LACEY…

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School Bus Slams Into Lakehurst Home During Early-Morning Crash

September 11, 2026

An empty school bus crashed into a Lakehurst home after an early-morning collision Thursday, sending one driver to the hospital and disrupting traffic.…

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Pedestrian reportedly struck by e-bike at busy Lakewood intersection

September 10, 2026

Emergency crews were dispatched to Cross Street and Prospect Street Thursday morning after preliminary reports of a collision involving an e-bike and pedestrian LAKEWOOD, NJ – A pedestrian may have been struck…

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Brick Township Hit and Runs: Here’s Where They Are Happening Most

Police Blotter

Spike in Hit-and-Run Crashes Raises Concerns Across Brick Township Corridors Brick Township is experiencing a troubling surge in hit-and-run crashes, with police records showing nearly 50 reported incidents over a roughly 30-day…

May 5, 2026

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NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs

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Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to shield residents from rising electric bills as energy-hungry AI data centers and other massive power users expand, advancing a bill that would force…

May 5, 2026

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Abandoned Dog Found Tied Up in New Jersey Park Fighting for Life as Shelter Seeks Help

Pets and Animals

Forked River, NJ — A severely neglected 1-year-old dog found tied up in a park and weighing just 20 pounds is now in intensive care, as a local animal shelter works to…

May 5, 2026

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Shy but Affectionate Dog ‘Luna’ Seeks Forever Home at Ocean County Shelter

Pets and Animals

Manahawkin, NJ — A 1½-year-old American Bully described as gentle, affectionate, and eager to bond is now available for adoption at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, where staff say she’s already…

May 5, 2026

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South Toms River Rec Asks Families to Return Missing Gaga Ball from Neighborhood Pit

Community News

South Toms River, NJ — A small but telling community issue is unfolding at South Toms River Recreation, where officials say a ball left out for neighborhood children has gone missing, prompting…

May 5, 2026

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ICE Arrests Previously Deported Child Sex Offender in Jackson After Tip Leads to Capture

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JACKSON, N.J. — Federal agents arrested a previously deported man convicted of a child sex offense after tracking him to Jackson Township, where he had been living undetected, U.S. Immigration and Customs…

May 5, 2026

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McDonald’s to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032, Ending Free Refills at Most Locations

Food & Dining

TOMS RIVER, NJ — This isn’t just a national trend, but your favorite local McDonald’s here in New Jersey will follow suit. McDonald’s plans to eliminate self-serve soda stations in all U.S.…

May 4, 2026

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Longtime Jackson Resident Was Just Trying to Get Home When He Was Called the N-Word

Community News

Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township resident filed a police report after a child shouted a racial slur, the “N-Word” with the hard R, at him during an encounter on a residential…

May 4, 2026

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Ex-NJEA President Who Blew $40M in Union Dues on Failed Campaign Blames 2% Tax Cap for NJ School Cuts

School and Education News

Trenton, NJ — Former New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller, whose union-backed gubernatorial campaign spent roughly $40 million before he finished fifth in the 2025 Democratic primary, is now at…

May 4, 2026

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Lakewood Leads New Jersey in Births, Jackson Jumps 167% Since 2018

Community News

Lakewood, NJ — More than 5,400 babies were born in Lakewood in 2024, keeping the Ocean County township at the top of New Jersey for births for the fourth consecutive year and…

May 4, 2026

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New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them

Business News

Trenton, NJ — A new bill backed by South Jersey lawmakers would slash taxes for long-standing diners and restaurants, offering financial relief to businesses that have operated for at least 25 years…

May 4, 2026

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New Jersey Records Coldest Winter in 23 Years as Snowfall Totals Hit Over 53 Inches Across State

Weather Report

Mount Holly, NJ — A colder-than-normal winter combined with multiple high-impact storms pushed New Jersey into one of its snowiest seasons in over a decade, with some North Jersey towns topping 30…

May 4, 2026

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New Jersey Federal Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Offshore Wind Project Down the Shore

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a major offshore wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, dealing a…

May 3, 2026

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Ex-FBI Director James Comey’s Former Judge Daughter Sues Feds Over Firing

North Jersey News

NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has cleared the way for former prosecutor Maurene Comey to pursue her wrongful termination lawsuit in federal court, rejecting the Justice Department’s attempt to push…

May 3, 2026

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Migrant with ICE Detainer Accused of Fleeing Ocean County DWI Stop, Faces Eluding Charges and Immigration Hold

Police Blotter

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A drunk driving stop in Ocean County on Saturday escalated into a multi-charge criminal case after Ivan Cruz allegedly fled from officers, leading to felony-level charges and an…

May 3, 2026

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Ocean County Drunk Driver Had Active Pennsylvania Warrant

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OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A driver arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Ocean County is now also facing complications tied to an out-of-state warrant, according to jail records. Shaun…

May 3, 2026

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Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges

Police Blotter

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday now faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation and child abuse, according to jail records. Carlos…

May 3, 2026

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New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation

Community News

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey SNAP recipients will see updated rules in 2026 designed to encourage healthier food choices and stronger workforce participation, as federal guidelines and state-level policies reshape how benefits…

May 3, 2026

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Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment

Good News

Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…

May 2, 2026

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Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges

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Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from the…

May 2, 2026

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