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Manchester police officers were among first NJ departments to respond to 9/11 25 years ago

September 11, 2026

On the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, Manchester Police are remembering local officers who deployed to Ground Zero for rescue, security and support operations.…

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Police Blotter

Toms River Council voted to eliminate its own Faulkner Act training requirement after failure to meet the requirement led to council paychecks being withheld.

Toms River Council Says No To Take Government Training Course, Yes to Reinstate Paychecks

September 11, 2026

Toms River Council voted to eliminate its own Faulkner Act training requirement after failure to meet the requirement led to council paychecks being withheld.…

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Manchester Township man indicted after child sexual abuse images allegedly traced to Kik accounts

September 11, 2026

Phillip Ommundsen, 38, faces four charges after investigators say a cyber-tip led them to images and videos allegedly distributed through Kik Messenger MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A cyber-tip about child sexual abuse…

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Lakewood Detective Sgt. John Marshall Retires After 42 Years Serving Ocean County Community

Community News

Lakewood, NJ — A career spanning more than four decades came to a close as Detective Sergeant John Marshall retired from the Lakewood Police Department after 42½ years, leaving behind a legacy…

April 29, 2026

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Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit

Jackson Township News

Jackson Township, NJ — A group of manufactured home park owners filed a sweeping lawsuit on April 22 challenging a new rent control ordinance that caps annual increases at 2.5%, arguing it…

April 29, 2026

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New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour

Community News

Washington, D.C. — A New Jersey congresswoman is bringing the state’s wage fight to the national stage, unveiling a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour—one of the…

April 29, 2026

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New Jersey Loses Supreme Court Case Where Attorney General Used Subpoenas to Battle Abortion Critics in 9-0 Vote

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Newark, NJ — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling rooted in a New Jersey legal fight is reshaping how nonprofits across the state can respond to government investigations, allowing them to challenge subpoenas…

April 29, 2026

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Jackson MUA Extends Water Service Toward Manchester Border, Opening Door for New Development

Central Jersey News

Jackson, NJ — Water infrastructure is quietly reshaping the development landscape along the Jackson–Manchester border, as the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) expands shared service capacity that could support future construction…

April 29, 2026

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Illegal turns continue despite new safety measures in Brick

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Drivers warned after illegal turns continue despite new barriers in Brick Township Brick Township, NJ — New safety barriers installed to prevent dangerous turns are being ignored by some drivers, prompting police…

April 29, 2026

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Coyote Pup Mistaken for Sick Fox Rescued From Ocean County Shed, Released Back Into Wild

Ocean County News

Lacey Township, NJ — What responders thought was a sick fox trapped in a hay shed turned into a rare wildlife rescue, after officials discovered the animal was actually a young coyote…

April 29, 2026

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Trump Just Stopped That Annoying Start-Stop Car Feature: Nobody Wanted It

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Washington, D.C. — The feature that kills your engine at every red light just got dragged into federal policy, after President Donald Trump moved to roll back regulations tied to auto efficiency—taking…

April 29, 2026

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Pinelands Commission Blocks Manchester Zoning Change as Council Repeals Townhouse Ban

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Manchester, NJ — A disputed zoning change affecting development in the Pinelands region of Manchester Township has been scrapped after state regulators refused to approve it, forcing local officials to reverse course…

April 29, 2026

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Manchester Planning Board to Review Landfill Solar Project, Development Changes at May 4 Meeting

Government News

Manchester, NJ — A proposed solar redevelopment on a former landfill and revisions to a multi-building development are set to headline the Manchester Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday at 6…

April 29, 2026

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International Fugitive Arrested in Lakewood: Man Accused of Crimes Against Children in Israel Nabbed by U.S. Marshals

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Newark, NJ – A 43-year-old Lakewood resident accused of sex crimes against children in Israel is now in federal custody after U.S. authorities arrested him in New Jersey earlier this month as…

April 29, 2026

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New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

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Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…

April 28, 2026

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Manchester Council President Resigns After Taking Ocean County Patronage Job

Community News

Manchester Township, NJ – Manchester Council President Roxy Conniff stepped down from her position Monday, April 27, citing a move out of the township, creating a vacancy on the governing body with…

April 28, 2026

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Brazil Homicide Suspect With Interpol Red Notice Arrested in New Jersey, Held Without Bond

Community News

Newark, NJ – A man wanted in Brazil for homicide and flagged with an Interpol Red Notice is now in federal custody after immigration agents tracked him down in New Jersey. Authorities…

April 28, 2026

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Senior Advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci Indicted in Alleged Federal COVID-19 Pandemic Coverup

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Greenbelt, MD – A former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is now facing federal charges after prosecutors say he concealed government records tied to COVID-19 research…

April 28, 2026

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State Police Release New Update on Stolen Chemical Spraying Drones in New Jersey

North Jersey News

New Jersey State Police Recover Stolen Agricultural Drones in Ongoing Investigation Authorities in New Jersey have recovered a fleet of stolen agricultural drones that had raised concerns due to their potential misuse.…

April 28, 2026

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New York is the World Cup: Hochul Declares Sole Ownership Amid Soccer Turf War With New Jersey Governor

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Hochul’s “New York Is the World Cup” Remark Fuels Tension as New Jersey Shoulders Hosting Burden EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – After New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherill launched a verbal volley across the…

April 28, 2026

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Point Pleasant Police to Call for High School Senior Assassin Game Has Gone Too Far After Crash

Jersey Shore News

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — Safety concerns tied to a popular “Senior Assassin” game have prompted a joint warning from local officials, who say student behavior in the community has escalated beyond…

April 28, 2026

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Get off my grass! Mayor Kuhn Announces Crackdown Against Children and Teens Riding E-Bikes in Parks

Community News

Jackson, NJ — Jackson Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn is warnning parents to get their unruly children in line before she and the township have to after an alleged increase in e-bike related…

April 28, 2026

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Stolen Chemical-Spraying Drones Located in North Jersey Warehouse

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Dover, NJ — Fifteen high-capacity agricultural drones stolen in a coordinated New Jersey heist earlier this month have been recovered at a warehouse in Dover, easing fears that the equipment could be…

April 27, 2026

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