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Christie sand sculpture the perfect coda for Fourth of July weekend

SEASIDE HEIGHTS — While some beachgoers used choice words Tuesday to express anger that Gov. Chris Christie had enjoyed time on a beach that he closed during a state shutdown, a group…

July 6, 2017

Waves of anger on reopened Island Beach over Christie's 'arrogance'

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK — Colorful umbrellas occupied the sand as far as the eye could see as beachgoers soaked up the sun Tuesday on Island Beach State Park, celebrating what’s left…

July 6, 2017

5 charged with attacking lifeguards on Jersey Shore beach, report says

OCEAN CITY — Five men from Pennsylvania were arrested on the Fourth of July on charges they assaulted lifeguards on a popular Ocean City beach, according to a report. Two of the…

July 6, 2017

Christie has no regrets about that oh-so-controversial weekend at the beach house

TRENTON — After spending most of Monday being mocked on news shows in the United States and across the globe, Gov. Chris Christie said he had no regrets about his family’s weekend…

July 6, 2017

NJ First Family Parties on Beach Closed to the Public During Government Shutdown

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP — People hoping to visit Island Beach State Park this holiday weekend were not allowed in because of the state government shutdown Gov. Chris Christie ordered amid the state budget…

July 2, 2017

Cape May County Zoo's beloved Siberian tiger Rocky dies

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — Rocky, the Cape May County Zoo’s beloved Siberian Tiger, died on Saturday, officials said. Though Rocky had been cancer-free since early 2015 after three surgeries to remove tumors from…

June 28, 2017

Heat wave takes aim at N.J. for July 4th weekend

New Jersey could be on the brink of its third heat wave of the year — with temperatures soaring to the 90-degree mark and high humidity making it feel like it’s close…

June 28, 2017

WATCH: Cop frees unbearably cute cub from backyard net

A post shared by Ringwood PBA, Local #247 (@ringwoodpba247) on Jun 27, 2017 at 1:56pm PDT RINGWOOD – A police detective on Tuesday saved a large bear cub entangled in a sports…

June 28, 2017

6 indicted on charges in deadly Atlantic City Expressway shootout

MAYS LANDING — A half-dozen men have been indicted on multiple charges in the past week for their alleged involvement in a gunfight that broke out while the suspects were traveling on…

June 28, 2017

Judge refuses to close Jersey Shore beach where 3 drowned, report says

NORTH WILDWOOD — A judge is refusing to close a stretch of beach that over the years has left three people dead from sand giving way beneath their feet, reports say. Superior…

June 28, 2017

Big shot jeweler helped cover up killing of man found buried in N.J., suit says

The father of a Connecticut man found stabbed to death in Oceanport in November has sued a prominent jeweler alleging he helped cover up the crime, according to NYPost.com. Pat Comunale filed…

June 28, 2017

Freeholder: Democrats' School Funding Bill Hurts Sandy Stricken Communities

From the Desk of Freeholder Joseph Vicari TOMS RIVER- Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is calling upon state leaders to produce a funding formula for school aid that is fair…

June 25, 2017

Edison cop charged with assaulting officer at Jersey Shore

EDISON — An Edison cop was arrested Sunday in Belmar on charges he assaulted an officer and resisted arrest, according to court records. Dmitry Smolkin, who joined the force in December 2015,…

June 16, 2017

Report: Former Red Sox, Met, John Valentin Driver of SUV that Crashed into Red Bank Building

John Valentin, 50, of Holmdel, New Jersey was behind the wheel of an SUV that crashed into a building in Red Bank, New Jersey on Thursday morning. Valentin is a former stand…

June 16, 2017

Jersey Shore town's World War I statute damaged by vandals

BELMAR — An 83-year-old World War I statue has been vandalized, according to Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty. Someone tried to break the soldier’s rifle, which damaged the scabbard and loosened the statue…

June 16, 2017

Governor Christie Appoints His Wife to Parole Board Job; Guadagno Nominee Withdraws Afterwards

TRENTON –Warren County Republican leader Doug Steinhardt has withdrawn his name from consideration as New Jersey state GOP chair after Gov. Chris Christie appointed his wife to the state parole board, Lt.…

June 16, 2017

Jersey Shore town spikes proposal to extend boardwalk music hours

SEA ISLE CITY — A popular Cape May County beach town has voted against extending hours for music performances on its boardwalk, according to a report. A proposal to let music continue…

June 16, 2017

Possible Idiot Fistpumping Outside Car Window Video Goes Viral

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — Motorists on the Atlantic City Expressway must have done a double-take on Wednesday when they saw a young man hanging from a speeding luxury car by one arm.…

June 16, 2017

Man, 64, reportedly indicted on charges he sexually assaulted 11-year-old girl

MORRISTOWN — A 64-year-old town man was indicted on Thursday on charges of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in March, the Daily Record reported. Antonio Velasquez faces charges of aggravated sexual assault,…

June 16, 2017

Ex-firefighter gets 3 years for criminal sexual contact with girl, 15

NEWTON — A 28-year-old former volunteer firefighter was sentenced to three years in prison for child endangerment and criminal sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. Kile Burke, of Dingmans Ferry,…

June 16, 2017

School Mourns Girl Who Drowned at Jersey Shore Beach

BELMAR — The 12-year-old girl who drowned in Belmar Thursday night and her 11-year-old cousin who remains on life support after being pulled from the ocean would have attended their last day…

June 16, 2017

Good or Bad? Former Dominatrix Seeking Work at a County Jail

A former dominatrix wanted to change her life and start a career as a sheriff’s officer in Hudson County. She was days away from graduating the police academy when officials found out…

June 16, 2017

Wall HS Yearbooks to be Republished After Trump Censorship

WALL — Wall Township High School will reprint corrected yearbooks for every student after a photo was intentionally manipulated to cover up a junior’s Donald Trump T-shirt, according to the district. Superintendent…

March 17, 2021

Ocean County Contractor Facing Charges for $1.5m Sandy Scheme

Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a contractor accused of bilking victims of Hurricane Sandy out of more than $1.5 million by skipping out on repair jobs after taking their money. Jamie Lynn…

June 16, 2017

REPORT: New Jersey is Arresting More People for Weed Than Ever Before

TRENTON — If you lined up every person who had been arrested on marijuana charges in the Garden State since 2000, according to a new report from the state chapter of the…

June 16, 2017

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Christie sand sculpture the perfect coda for Fourth of July weekend

Waves of anger on reopened Island Beach over Christie's 'arrogance'

5 charged with attacking lifeguards on Jersey Shore beach, report says

Christie has no regrets about that oh-so-controversial weekend at the beach house

NJ First Family Parties on Beach Closed to the Public During Government Shutdown

Cape May County Zoo's beloved Siberian tiger Rocky dies

Heat wave takes aim at N.J. for July 4th weekend

WATCH: Cop frees unbearably cute cub from backyard net

6 indicted on charges in deadly Atlantic City Expressway shootout

Judge refuses to close Jersey Shore beach where 3 drowned, report says

Big shot jeweler helped cover up killing of man found buried in N.J., suit says

Freeholder: Democrats' School Funding Bill Hurts Sandy Stricken Communities

Edison cop charged with assaulting officer at Jersey Shore

Report: Former Red Sox, Met, John Valentin Driver of SUV that Crashed into Red Bank Building

Jersey Shore town's World War I statute damaged by vandals

Governor Christie Appoints His Wife to Parole Board Job; Guadagno Nominee Withdraws Afterwards

Jersey Shore town spikes proposal to extend boardwalk music hours

Possible Idiot Fistpumping Outside Car Window Video Goes Viral

Man, 64, reportedly indicted on charges he sexually assaulted 11-year-old girl

Ex-firefighter gets 3 years for criminal sexual contact with girl, 15

School Mourns Girl Who Drowned at Jersey Shore Beach

Good or Bad? Former Dominatrix Seeking Work at a County Jail

Ocean County Contractor Facing Charges for $1.5m Sandy Scheme

REPORT: New Jersey is Arresting More People for Weed Than Ever Before

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