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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…

Jackson Road Closures This Week

Ocean County today announced updates to several Jackson Township road closures in their weekly traffic report. Five major traffic impact projects were reported. WEST COUNTY LINE ROAD, Brewers Bridge Road to Bennetts…

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‘There’s no closure,’ say families of missing fishermen after search ends

In the year before he went missing in choppy waters 40 miles off the coast of Barnegat, Paul Alexandre Matos bought a house, had a daughter and got licensed to commercially fish…

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Toms River TV Students Interview Township Historian, Former Clerk for Documentary

Toms River Schools TV recently conducted an interview with former Toms River Mayor and Town Clerk Mark Mutter. The interview is part of a documentary the student film crew is producing for…

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Dirty Jersey: New Jersey Lawmakers Clamor for 40% Pay Raise

TRENTON-A report out of Trenton tonight has left millions of New Jersey residents scratching their heads after part-time lawmakers here pushed for a 40% pay raise this year. Insider NJ reports that…

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Jackson Planning Board Approves East Veterans Highway Synagogue

JACKSON-Some Orthodox Jewish residents of Jackson Township will soon have an actual house of worship in the township after the Jackson Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved the construction of a…

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Toms River’s Todd Frazier Agrees to Stay in New York…But

Todd Frazier is staying in New York. After a brief stay in the Bronx, Frazier will play in Flushing this upcoming season after agreeing to terms on a two-year, $17-million contract with…

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Freeholders Petition to Save Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato’s Job

TOMS RIVER-With a new governor in the Statehouse, Ocean County’s Republican-backed prosecutor Joseph Coronato’s job could be in jeopardy. Today, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to sign a resolution…

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For the first time, astronomers have discovered individual planets outside of our galaxy

A team of astrophysicists has discovered the first planet population outside the Milky Way. Image of the gravitational lens RX J1131-1231 galaxy with the lens galaxy at the center and four lensed…

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Jackson’s Great Adventure to be World’s First Solar Powered Theme Park

by Kristen Fitzgerald, SFTP JACKSON-Six Flags Great Adventure and its partner KDC Solar today announced that construction will begin soon to make the New Jersey property the world’s first solar-powered theme park.…

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Donald Trump’s Message to America’s Mayors Who Stayed for the Meeting

Some Democratic mayors of America’s sanctuary cities boycotted today’s meeting with mayors at the White House, but here’s what those who stayed for the speech heard from the Commander-In-Chief in a private…

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Fire Destroys Toms River Hobby Shop, Brings End to Slot Car Track

On January 23rd at 10:40 pm police and fire units responded to 1545 Route 37 West in reference to an active structure fire. Upon arrival flames were visible from the commercial building.…

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Jackson Councilman Being Sued for Religious Harassment and Intimidation

JACKSON-An Orthodox Jewish resident of Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the township and an elected official, Councilman Robert Nixon. The case was filed on behalf of Mr. Isaac Tawil, of Pitney…

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Shore town locks out volunteers who helped run historic lighthouse

A battle for control of the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse in North Wildwood is pitting the local government against a nonprofit group that claims credit for helping restore the landmark. The city…

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Ocean County Graduates Police Officers

A graduation ceremony for 22 new police officers marked the completion of five months of extensive training at the Ocean County Police Academy, Lakewood. The ceremony was held Jan. 19 at the…

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OCVT Hosts Open House February 1st

Thursday, February 1st is the OCVTS District Open House from 6:30-8:30PM at the Brick, Jackson, Little Egg Harbor, Toms River and Waretown centers. OCVTS offers over 30 career programs for high school…

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OCVTS Invites you to Chef’s Night Out

by Jean Sullivan TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out on Monday, March 12th at the Toms River Athletic Arena, Old…

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Berkeley Township Officials Say “No” to Jersey Shore Oil Drilling

BERKELEY-Berkeley Township has officially opposed the federal government’s plan for possible off-shore drilling along the New Jersey coast. “Berkeley Township stands united with other coastal towns in opposition,” Amato said. “Our summer tourism…

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Berkeley Township Getting Multipurpose Turf Field for Youth Programs

Berkeley Township has received approval from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program for a grant of $750,000 for the installation of an all-purpose turf field at…

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Middletown-Lincroft Road to Open by January 22nd

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown-Lincroft Road, over Comptons Creek, is expected to open to traffic by Jan. 22, weather permitting. “Due to deterioration of the bridge deck, necessary repairs must be performed,” said Freeholder…

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Massive New Howell Waste Facility Could Receive Final Approval by Committee Next Thursday

HOWELL-A large solid waste management facility to be built on Randolph Road in Howell Township could be getting the final nod from the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) next Thursday. RELATED: RESIDENTS…

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