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Police Blotter

Barnegat man accused of murdering wife before stabbing himself in chest

September 9, 2026

William Garvin was found with a knife protruding from his chest while his 69-year-old wife Eileen Garvin was found dead inside their Windward Drive home BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 67-year-old Barnegat…

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Ocean County News

Water Company Shuts Off Service at Ocean County Social Services Building

September 9, 2026

Ocean County says a mistaken water shutoff—not a plumbing failure—forced the temporary closure of its Senior Services building in Toms River.…

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Five Towns NJ News

A 48-year-old Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated arson after investigators linked him to an Aug. 25 structure fire on Delaware Trail.

Lakewood Man Jailed for Burning Down Home on Delaware Trail

September 9, 2026

A 48-year-old Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated arson after investigators linked him to an Aug. 25 structure fire on Delaware Trail.…

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NJ Transit Problems Persist Months After Governor Issued Executive Order to Fix Them

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An X account is documenting broken signs, damaged bus stops and other NJ Transit complaints months after Gov. Mikie Sherrill ordered rider improvements.…

August 27, 2026

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Photo Caption: Rep. LaMonica McIver is fighting federal criminal charges stemming from a May 2025 confrontation with immigration officers outside Delaney Hall in Newark.

Gov. Sherrill Stands Behind Congresswoman Now Facing Trial for Attacking ICE Agents

Ocean County News

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill stands behind Rep. LaMonica McIver as federal charges from the Delaney Hall ICE confrontation move toward trial.…

August 27, 2026

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Photo Caption: Firefighters battle a second-alarm house fire at a three-story home on Leeward Avenue in Beach Haven Tuesday afternoon.

Beach Haven House Fire Draws Second Alarm as Flames Rip Through Third Floor Home

Police Blotter

A second alarm was struck Tuesday afternoon after firefighters responding to a Beach Haven home found heavy fire on the third floor of a three-story residence on Leeward Avenue.…

August 26, 2026

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Photo Caption: Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett discusses the late-summer childcare gap in a social media video as she campaigns for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Handout Photo - Rebecca Bennett for Congress

New Jersey Dem Has to Watch Her Own Kids for Two Weeks Between Camp End and School Start

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Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett says the annual gap between summer camp and the first day of school creates a childcare "dead zone" for working parents, using her family's experience to argue…

August 26, 2026

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Social Media Smear Campaign Against Toms River Mayor Funded by PAC Tied to Former Mayor

Ocean County News

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. Thousands…

August 26, 2026

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Jackson Mayor Sent “Bag of D’s”, Threatening Voicemails

Jackson Township News

Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn says she received threatening voicemails and a vulgar novelty package over the past three weeks. Authorities have increased security around Town Hall but have not publicly identified a…

August 26, 2026

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EXCLUSIVE: Jackson Mayor Claims She Received Multiple Death Threats

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn today said she has received multiple death threats and is currently coordinating the effort with News 12 NJ. News 12 reporter Jim Murdoch…

August 25, 2026

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Sherrill Criticizes Supreme Court Decision to Secure Mail-in Ballots

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The U.S. Supreme Court issued a procedural ruling allowing parts of President Donald Trump's executive order affecting mail-in voting to move forward while legal challenges continue, prompting criticism from New Jersey Gov.…

August 25, 2026

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Disabled Veteran Attacked on Facebook by Jackson Mayor Over Jackson Day Question

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – What started out as a simple question asked at a public event inside a public park in Jackson Township escalated when Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn called the police…

August 25, 2026

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Jersey Shore convenience store lands a lucky Jackpot Millions ticket

Lottery Results

Point Pleasant Beach shop scores a spot on New Jersey’s lottery list POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — A Jersey Shore convenience store became the latest stop for New Jersey Lottery luck after…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: New Jersey’s 2022 plastic carryout bag ban dramatically reduced disposable checkout bags, but researchers have documented an unintended accumulation of heavier reusable bags.

Did New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Backfire? Studies Tell Two Different Stories

Jackson Township News

New Jersey's plastic bag ban slashed checkout bags and Shore litter, but conflicting studies and a glut of reusable bags complicate its legacy.…

August 24, 2026

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The Club at Jackson Twenty-One says its separate men's and women's pool hours were adopted as a religious accommodation and did not deny residents access to community amenities.

Jackson HOA Defends Religious Gender Segregation at Community Pool

Community News

A Jackson HOA is defending gender-segregated pool hours for religious observance as New Jersey investigates residents' discrimination claims.…

August 24, 2026

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John Novak (L) Jean Cipriani (R) - Political satire showing courtroom victory.

Judge Denies Seaside Park Bid to Immediately Recover South Seaside Park Tax Revenue

Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County Superior Court judge has denied Seaside Park’s request for emergency relief in its legal fight with Berkeley Township over millions of dollars in property tax…

August 24, 2026

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Manchester Resident Holding Out As Developer Sues for Townhome Project Easement

Ocean County News

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A land development dispute has landed in Ocean County Superior Court after Craftway Center, LLC filed a lawsuit against neighboring property owner Jack Bettio, claiming an existing access…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: A wrongful death lawsuit filed in Ocean County names an assisted living facility, nursing home and hospital over the care of Andrea Palendrano.

Jersey Shore Hospital, Health Facilities Sued After Elderly Woman Died of Sepsis

Lawsuits

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges multiple healthcare providers failed to provide appropriate care, leading to an Ocean County woman's death.…

August 24, 2026

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Point Pleasant Woman Files Ocean County Lawsuit Over Route 88 Rear-End Crash

Lawsuits

A civil complaint contains allegations that have not yet been adjudicated by the court.…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: Police responded to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library following reports of a large fight late Sunday night.

‘Large Fight’ Reported at Toms River Branch of Ocean County Library, Police Respond

Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Police responded to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library after Ocean County 911 dispatchers received a report of a large fight at the facility late…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: Emergency crews responded to a transformer fire at Gil Putnam Memorial Park in Jackson Township before JCP&L restored power.

Jackson Township Transformer Fire at Gil Putnam Memorial Park Quickly Restored by JCP&L

Jackson Township News

Power was restored following the overnight response, and no additional incidents related to the transformer fire were reported.…

August 24, 2026

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A Summer Day in 1973: Seaside Heights Before the Shore Changed

Jersey Shore News

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — More than half a century ago, cameras rolled through Seaside Heights to sell visitors on a summer vacation at the Jersey Shore. Today, the surviving images from that…

August 24, 2026

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Photo Caption: Riv's Toms River Hub is offering a homemade fresh ground beef burger with fries for $7, less than many comparable fast-food meals.

Toms River Restaurant Offers $7 Burger and Fries, Less Than a Fast Food Value Meal with Quality Beef

Food & Dining

Fresh ground beef, homemade preparation and affordable pricing are helping Riv's Toms River Hub compete with national fast-food chains by offering a $7 burger-and-fries meal that costs less than many comparable drive-thru…

August 24, 2026

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