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PETA Wants Boardwalk Hermit Crab Races, Beauty Pagent Replaced With Robot Crabs

OCEAN CITY, N.J. – One of the Jersey Shore‘s quirkiest and longest-running summer traditions has once again become the target of criticism from PETA, which is urging Ocean City officials to replace live hermit crab races with remote-controlled robots. Ahead…

Elvis Tribute Scheduled for Next Shelter Cove Beach Party in Toms River Summer Concert Series

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Veterans, residents, and visitors are invited to celebrate an evening of music and patriotism as Toms River Township prepares to host a free tribute concert at Shelter Cove Beach. Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick and the township’s…

Cross Toppled, Roadside Memorial for Jackson Teen Vandalized, Trampled

Jackson, NJ – A roadside memorial honoring Jackson teenager Michael Gioia was vandalized Thursday night, leaving his family devastated as they continue to grieve the loss of their son. According to Michael’s…

New Jersey AG Investigation in Vocational School Whistleblower Case Involving Student Sexual Abuse

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A controversy surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District that Shore News Network first reported on in June has now moved into Superior Court, with former law…

Gloucester Township Police Warn Residents to Verify Door-to-Door Solicitors Before Opening the Door

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – As door-to-door sales activity continues across South Jersey, the Gloucester Township Police Department is reminding residents to verify that anyone soliciting at their home is properly licensed before engaging in conversation or making a purchase. The department said its Community…

Yonkers Police Department Welcomes First Facility K9s to Support Crime Victims and Officer Wellness

YONKERS, N.Y. – The Yonkers Police Department officially launched its new Facility Dog Program this week with the swearing-in of its first two Facility K9s, Nilsen and Gator, marking a new approach to supporting victims, strengthening community outreach, and promoting officer wellness. Unlike traditional…

Amato Raises Irish Flag to Celebrate Irish American Community in Berkeley

In Berkeley Township, the Irish Flag was raised in honor of St. Patrick. Mayor Carmen Amato read a Proclamation and presented it to Russ Steenweg, Sr., the President of the Ancient Order…

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Toms River Students Help Dominican Republic Residents

gh School North students Vidhi Jain and Ved Jain, founders of Share A Smile USA, traveled to the Dominican Republic over Presidents Day weekend to volunteer their time at medical camps they helped…

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Toms River South’s Cole Corrigan Win State Wrestling Title

Congratulations go to High School South’s 152-pound wrestler Cole Corrigan, who brought home an N.J.S.I.A.A. State Championship by putting away his opponent from Phillipsburg with a farside cradle that sealed his state…

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Why are we so sleep deprived, and why does it matter?

By Michael S. Jaffee, Vice chair, Department of Neurology, University of Florida. As many as 70 million Americans may not be getting enough sleep. Men get fewer hours of sleep than women.…

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Back-to-back nor’easters stoke erosion fears at Jersey Shore

A nor’easter predicted to hit just days after a similar storm brought high winds and coastal flooding could spell erosion trouble for New Jersey beaches. While Friday’s nor’easter resulted in mostly minor…

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Ocean County

MOUNT HOLLY-The National Weather Service has issued an advisory for the storm passing through the area tonight and this evening. A dangerous nor`easter producing heavy, wet snow, will have high impact and…

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You’ve been smacked with $1B in surprise medical bills, Jersey. Now lawmakers are acting.

An Assembly panel approved legislation Monday its supporters said would protect patients from getting socked with bills from out-of-network doctors and hospitals — a $1 billion problem lawmakers have failed to settle…

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Fuel Spill Shuts Down Portion of Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER-A diesel fuel spill has shut down traffic around Main and Water Street this morning. Firefighters and police are on the scene.…

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$416 MIllion County Operating Budget Sees 1/2 Penny Decrease for Taxpayers

by Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled its 2018 budget that comes with a small decrease in the county property tax rate while…

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NWS Forecasting Light Snow, Heavy Winds Starting Tonight

The National Weather Service is predicting approximately one to two inches of snow overnight with wind gusts as high as 37 miles per hour as a weather system moves across the northeast…

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Toms River Educators Host Autism Summit

Toms River Regional Schools organized and hosted a half day Autism Summit for special educators at its Hooper Avenue administrative offices March 2. The event was led by TRRS Supervisor of Preschool…

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Weekend Winter Storm Cuts Power to 131,000 Homes in New Jersey

Additional Linemen, Hazard Assessors and Support Personnel from FirstEnergy Utilities and Electrical Contractors Traveling to New Jersey to Assist MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Service has been restored to more…

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Former N.J. Gov Candidate’s Political Corruption Film to be Featured at Festival

JERSEY CITY-This time last year, Joe Rullo was engaged in a campaign to run for Governor in the state of New Jersey against Kim Guadagno and Jack Ciattarelli. Now, he’s getting ready…

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NWS: Strong, Damaging Winds Through Morning

MOUNT HOLLY-The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Jersey Shore that will remain in effect until 6 am Saturday morning. Winds will be northwest 25 to 35…

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Dick’s Sporting Goods to end sales of assault-style guns

US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods announced Wednesday it would stop selling assault-style rifles and bar gun sales to any customers under 21 years old in the wake of the Florida school shooting.…

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Senator Leads Charge Against New Jersey Off-Shore Drilling

Senator Chris Brown (R-2) is sponsoring bipartisan legislation to fight the federal plan to allow offshore drilling for oil and natural gas along the Atlantic Coast. “Protecting our environment and our way…

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Jackson Mayoral Candidate Stands up in Trenton Against Democrat Gun Grab

Today, I stood (well, sat) in front of the New Jersey Assembly, and spoke in opposition to a bill against our RIGHT to own and carry firearms via the Second Amendment. I…

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Music: A season of Jewish choirs in concert

The following is a partial list of Jewish choral performances in New Jersey this spring: Kol Dodi will perform a Lag b’Omer concert May 3 at Morristown Jewish Center-Beit Yisrael. Photo courtesy…

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New Jersey Researcher Finds Selfies Make Your Nose Look Bigger

“Does this smartphone make my nose look big?” It might, according to researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School who point out that most people are unaware that close-up selfies produce a…

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Hundreds of flights cancelled at N.J., N.Y., Philly airports by storm

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled at New Jersey, Philly and New York airports due to a powerful nor’easter making its way through the area packing wind gusts up to 60 mph…

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