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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 mother, someone ripped the wooden cross marking the…

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…

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…

Head Librarian Who Allowed Porn Use on Computers Faces Uncertain Future in Freehold

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Freehold Public Library Board of Trustees voted during a special meeting Wednesday evening to begin the process of terminating Library Director Kathy Mulholland following an independent investigation into allegations of an unsafe work environment and other management concerns. The vote…

Cuts to EPA budget are attack on N.J., environmental groups say

BRICK TOWNSHIP — A bipartisan group of elected officials from the Jersey Shore joined with environmental groups Thursday to denounce proposed cuts to the budget of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, reductions…

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High Holiday Services

High Holidays Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek Rabbi, Chabad of Jackson 732-668-7702, Rabbi@ChabadofJackson.com www.ChabadofJackson.com CHABAD OFFERS SERVICES FOR THE JEWISH HIGH HOLIDAYS Chabad Offers Services Geared for Jews of…

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New Jersey Town Threatening Residents with 90 Days in Jail; $2,000 fines for Basketball Hoops and Eruvs

JACKSON,NJ-Spurred by complaints over eruvs installed by Orthodox Jewish residents in the township, the township of Jackson, New Jersey has issued a directive to residents to remove all obstructions in the public…

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Riders Safely Rescued from Jersey Shore Roller Coaster

Hydrus, a new ride on the recently expanded Casino Pier in Seaside Heights ran into some problems on Wednesday after the ride got stuck on the coaster’s 90 degree vertical ascent, stranding…

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Playground to close for Maintenance

As per the Director of Public Works, Project Playground (Jackson Jungle) will be closed for routine maintenance starting August 7, 2017 and will reopen August 21, 2017. For the safety of those…

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Jersey guy takes on challenge of rowing across the Arctic Ocean | Di Ionno

In a few days from now, Tyler Carnevale will be on top of the world — in the physical and spiritual sense. He will be rowing about 1,200 miles across the Arctic…

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Sandy victims get extension on deadlines for claims

WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to extend this week’s deadlines for Hurricane Sandy homeowners to get their claims reviewed. U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) said Wednesday that FEMA…

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Jackson Township Road Construction Updates

Currently there are a few road closures and detours around town as a result of Township, County and Municipal Utilities Authority projects. Residents that do not reside in the immediate area of…

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Funeral set for slain 11-year-old Keansburg girl Abbie Smith

KEANSBURG — Funeral services will be held next week for the 11-year-old borough girl found stabbed to death behind the apartment she lived in with her mother. The funeral for AbbieGail “Abbie”…

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WATCH: Man snags shark barehanded on Jersey Shore beach

BEACH HAVEN — A man pulled a sand shark out of the waves with his bare hands on Sunday afternoon and returned it to deeper waters with the help of a lifeguard…

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One Dog Dead, One Recovering After Being Chained to Highway Median by Drug Crazed Man

NEWARK-Two dogs were chained to a highway median on Route 280 in Newark and abandoned by their owner, according to the Associated Humane Society. Animal welfare officers were called to investigate…

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Is This New Jersey's Future? Chronic Flooding from Sea-Level Rise

By the end of the century, up to 131 communities in New Jersey will face chronic flooding from high tides – once every other week – under a worst-case scenario for sea-level…

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Jersey Shore Cast Reunites for Burger King Chicken Parm Sandwich Commercial

The cast of the Jersey Shore was reunited to film a commercial for Burger King’s chicken parm sandwich. Absent from the video was Ronnie Ortiz, who according to TooFab, was not available…

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Seaside Sand Sculptors win Belmar Competition

Seaside Heights’ own Bikini Boys won this year’s Belmar Sandcastle competition. “In a fiery blaze we we soared above our competition and won the Belmar Sandcastle Competition today in Belmar, NJ. Here…

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Rained Out Parrot Beach Concert Rescheduled in Seaside Heights

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-Last night’s Parrot Beach concert was rained out, but it has been rescheduled. “Parrotbeach concert has been rescheduled from tonight to July 26th. Hello Jimmy Buffett fans and citizens of Margaritaville.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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NASA to Light Up Skies Over Atlantic Coast Tonight

After seven aborted missions, NASA is going to try again to launch a rocket that will generate colorful artificial clouds in the night sky over the Atlantic coast as part of a…

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Police: Brick Teen Killed, Mutilated Rabbit While Other Kids Recorded Incident

BRICK — Authorities are investigating a teenage boy accused of killing and dismembering a rabbit while others watched and recorded it on video, according to a report. The boy, a resident of…

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