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Manahawkin butcher wins $1M in World Series of Poker event

A butcher from New Jersey outlasted 18,053 other players to win $1 million at a World Series of Poker event on Wednesday. Thomas Pomponio topped the field at the “Colossus” No-limit Hold’em…

June 9, 2017

Dangerous clinging jellyfish found in N.J. river

The jellyfish with a dangerous sting that caused a scare on the Jersey Shore last summer, prompting the cancellation of several events, have reappeared in a Monmouth County river, researchers say. Clinging…

June 9, 2017

The details of NJ Transit's dreaded summer schedule are finally here

NJ Transit released the final details of its schedule for most of the summer, which will send Morris & Essex Lines riders to Hoboken, but spares 75 percent of rail commuters from…

June 9, 2017

Barnegat Bay Blitz Helps to Beautify Berkeley Township

Submitted by Mayor Carmen Amato, Berkeley Township The annual Barnegat Bay Blitz was held this week, with two clean-up sites in Berkeley Township. A very special “Thank you” to you Department of Environmental…

June 9, 2017

College student arraigned for allegedly killing man, dumping body

FREEHOLD – A 20-year-old Monmouth County woman was arraigned on multiple charges, included murder and robbery, in a Monmouth County courtroom on Monday morning for her alleged role in a February killing…

June 7, 2017

Car Smashes Through Two Homes on Barrier Island

Chadwick Beach-Two homes sustained damage after a car plowed through the middle of them this morning, according to the Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Station 27 responded and no injuries were…

June 7, 2017

Christie's Number Two, Guadagno Dumps Last Minute Robocall on Joe Rullo

TOMS RIVER-A robocall being made this evening across New Jersey, claiming to be “John” from Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno’s office went out to voters tonight asking them to vote for Chris Christie’s…

June 6, 2017

Could Lakewood Vaad Endorsement Sink Guadagno, Column C Republicans?

LAKEWOOD-Four years ago, the Lakewood Vaad, an influential group that essentially controls the Orthodox Jewish bloc vote here endorsed Governor Chris Christie and hardly anyone noticed. This year, the Vaad’s robocall to…

June 6, 2017

Great White Shark Surfaces Near Seaside Park

SEASIDE PARK-A 3,456 pound great white shark was spotted off the coast of Seaside Park on Sunday as it traveled south along the Ocean County barrier peninsula this weekend. Mary Lee, as…

June 4, 2017

New Jersey Tries to Squeeze Mafia Out of Recycling Business

TRENTON — A bill aimed at fixing blind spots in regulating the recycling industry is moving through the New Jersey Legislature following a state report that found it remains vulnerable to influence…

June 2, 2017

Walmart Asks Employees to Deliver Packages on Way Home from Work

Walmart is offering its employees homework in its ongoing battle with online retailers like Amazon. The nation’s largest retailer announced it will begin asking employees to deliver packages on their way home…

June 2, 2017

Weather Looking Good for This Weekend

New Jersey residents on Friday should be able to end their week with some pretty nice weather that should carry into Saturday. Friday should be mostly sunny with highs near 77. After…

June 2, 2017

Weekend Beach Outlook: 5 Shore Beaches Given Swim Advisories

A swimming advisory was issued for five ocean beaches in Monmouth County on Wednesday afternoon due to high levels of bacteria. The five beaches include: Broadway and Spray Avenue, in Neptune Township;…

June 2, 2017

Toms River RadioShack Store Not Closing

The one-time dominant electronics retailer RadioShack is in the final stages of closing more than 1,000 stores, leaving just 70 opened across the country. Just three brick-and-mortar stores will remain open in…

June 2, 2017

First mounds of sand pumped ashore to start massive beach replenishment project

ORTLEY BEACH — The first mounds of sand for one of New Jersey’s largest beach replenishment projects started being pumped onto Ortley Beach this week as Shore towns on the northern Ocean…

June 2, 2017

Rullo: Guadagno "Sold Her Soul"; Secures Powerful Lakewood Orthodox Bloc Vote

LAKEWOOD-The influential political power brokers of Lakewood Township, the Lakewood Vaad, have announced Kim Guadagno as their candidate of choice for governor of New Jersey in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. In a report…

June 1, 2017

One Injured as Man Jumps Out of Window to Escape Lavallette Condo Fire

by Al Della Fave, OCPO LAVALETTE-On Thursday, May 25th 2017, at 1:21 am, The Lavallette Police Department and Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at 1806 Grand Central Avenue. Upon…

May 26, 2017

Anarchy in Toms River? Republicans Claim Anarchy in Wake of Firehouse Defeat

Anarchists are on the loose in Toms River according to statements made by Toms River GOP leaders after voters turned down a $14 million firehouse in a special election on Saturday. According to…

May 16, 2017

Shore Couple Tied Up During Home Invasion

HOLMDEL — Two alleged robbers tied up a Holmdel couple Saturday night as they rummaged through their personal belongings for items to steal, authorities said. Two township residents, a 45-year-old woman and…

May 15, 2017

N.J. family reportedly booted from JetBlue flight after birthday cake dispute

A Jersey City family was removed from a JetBlue Flight from Kennedy Airport to Las Vegas earlier this month after a dispute over a birthday cake that was brought on board, according…

May 15, 2017

Route 37 Mathis Bridge to Reopen This Weekend According to NJDOT

by NJDOT TRENTON-New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced this week that all three lanes of traffic on the Mathis Bridge/Route 37 eastbound are scheduled to be reopened this weekend for…

May 11, 2017

Ortley Beach Lord House Station Rededicated

The Toms River Township council and mayor attended the Lord House re-dedication ceremony and plaque unveiling in Ortely Beach last Saturday. “The Friends of Ortley Beach researched the history of the Ortley…

May 11, 2017

Guadagno: Christie would make a good FBI director

NEWARK — Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno may be distancing herself from Gov. Chris Christie as she runs for the Republican nomination to succeed him, but she didn’t scoff Wednesday at the idea…

May 11, 2017

Suspected Point Pleasant Aspiring ISIS Terrorist Stabbed Mom's Dog Because it was "unclean"

A Point Pleasant man who was accused by the FBI of providing material support for ISIS was caught after police were called on a report that he had stabbed his mother’s dog and…

May 9, 2017

NJ Governor Christie Vetoes Dem Bill that Sought to Block President Trump from Being on 2020 Ballot

TRENTON-A bill approved by the legislature in the blue state of New Jersey that could have kept President Donald Trump off the ballot in the Garden State in 2020 if he doesn’t…

May 8, 2017

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Manahawkin butcher wins $1M in World Series of Poker event

Dangerous clinging jellyfish found in N.J. river

The details of NJ Transit's dreaded summer schedule are finally here

Barnegat Bay Blitz Helps to Beautify Berkeley Township

College student arraigned for allegedly killing man, dumping body

Car Smashes Through Two Homes on Barrier Island

Christie's Number Two, Guadagno Dumps Last Minute Robocall on Joe Rullo

Could Lakewood Vaad Endorsement Sink Guadagno, Column C Republicans?

Great White Shark Surfaces Near Seaside Park

New Jersey Tries to Squeeze Mafia Out of Recycling Business

Walmart Asks Employees to Deliver Packages on Way Home from Work

Weather Looking Good for This Weekend

Weekend Beach Outlook: 5 Shore Beaches Given Swim Advisories

Toms River RadioShack Store Not Closing

First mounds of sand pumped ashore to start massive beach replenishment project

Rullo: Guadagno "Sold Her Soul"; Secures Powerful Lakewood Orthodox Bloc Vote

One Injured as Man Jumps Out of Window to Escape Lavallette Condo Fire

Anarchy in Toms River? Republicans Claim Anarchy in Wake of Firehouse Defeat

Shore Couple Tied Up During Home Invasion

N.J. family reportedly booted from JetBlue flight after birthday cake dispute

Route 37 Mathis Bridge to Reopen This Weekend According to NJDOT

Ortley Beach Lord House Station Rededicated

Guadagno: Christie would make a good FBI director

Suspected Point Pleasant Aspiring ISIS Terrorist Stabbed Mom's Dog Because it was "unclean"

NJ Governor Christie Vetoes Dem Bill that Sought to Block President Trump from Being on 2020 Ballot

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Murphy shocked after teachers union celebrates New Jersey cop killer

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