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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 enforcement instructor Robert Yaiser filing a whistleblower lawsuit…

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…

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…

His smile wins hearts but Haze is still waiting for someone to choose him

Playful 2-year-old shelter dog is ready for a forever home JACKSON, N.J. — Haze has the playful personality, the favorite toy and the big smile that shelter volunteers say people are looking for, but the 2-year-old dog is still waiting for a family to…

Governor Christie Separates Himself from the Wack Pack at CNN Presidential Debate

LAS VEGAS-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie came off the bench ready to drive in runs for his trailing campaign at Tuesday night’s Republican presidential primary debate showing America that he deserved the spot in…

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OCT 30: Trick-or-Treating in Toms River Returns to "Traditional" Date

TOMS RIVER-Since, seemingly the beginning of time, Toms River Township has held trick-or-treat on October 30th, the day before Halloween. This was done to prevent conflicts between trick-or-treating and the nation’s third…

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Images from Seaside Heights Wine on the Beach Festival

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Brick Municipal Alliance Committee Hosts Golf Tournament

LAKEWOOD-The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee hosted its annual BMAC Golf Tournament on Saturday at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. Sponsored by Pine Belt, CME Associates and other local businesses, the…

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Jackson Liberty Marching Band Marches in Miss America Pageant Parade

ATLANTIC CITY-The Jackson Liberty Lions marching band marched down the Atlantic City Boardwalk on Saturday. …

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PHOTOS: Berkeley Pride Day 2015

One of the highlights from today was Mayor Carmen Amato and Police Chief Karin DiMichele taking the ice bucket challenge in front of the crowd gathered at Veterans Park for Berkeley Pride…

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PHOTO: Garden State Philharmonic Caps Day of Wine and Sand on the Beach in Seaside Heights

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Rain? No Problem at Seaside Heights Wine Festival's First Full Day

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-Over 2,500 braved the rain on Saturday to enjoy the Seaside Heights Wine Festival. “Glass in your hand…toes in the sand,” is how Michael Graichen, Director of Special Events for…

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Dolphin Arena at Great Adventure Demolished

JACKSON-Six Flags Great Adventure began demolishing the Fort Independence arena, the former home of the theme park’s Dolphin Discovery program, last week to make way for a new attraction at the park.…

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Beachwood Police, Firefighters Rescue Cat from Roof of Two-Story Home

BEACHWOOD-A Beachwood cat owner was reunited with his feline after it was rescued from the roof of their two-story home in this Toms River area community. Beachwood Police and firefighters from Station…

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Manatee Sightings Prompt Warning to Barnegat Bay Boaters

BRICK-Tuesday’s manatee sighting at Beaton’s Boatyard in Brick Township means boaters in the Barnegat Bay should use caution this weekend and to be on the lookout. Collisions with watercraft in Florida,…

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MS Dhoni Visit Highlights Diverse Community Outreach by Ocean County Sheriff's Department

TOMS RIVER-When international cricket superstar MS Dhoni made a visit to a Toms River temple last week, it highlighted Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy’s neverending community outreach effort with the county’s diverse…

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Think FEMA Underpaid You After Sandy? Amato Says to Re-Open Claim

BERKELEY-After Hurricane Sandy devastated large sections of Ocean County and neighborhoods in Berkeley Township, many felt they weren’t given proper treatment by FEMA. Now, Mayor Carmen Amato said time is running out…

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County Expects East Veterans Highway Project to Be Completed by Holidays

by Phil Stilton JACKSON-Ocean County’s engineering department is waiting for JCP&L and other utilities to relocate utility poles and lines before the county can finally complete a multi-year project to repave the…

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Seaside Heights Beaches Free After Labor Day

Seaside Heights beaches will remain open daily through close of business on Sunday, September 13th, and will also be open the following two weekends – September 19th & 20th and September 26th &…

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Inside an Ocean County Sheriff's Foreclosure Sale

Staff Report TOMS RIVER-Each Tuesday in downtown Toms River, a high-stakes bidding war takes place, quietly tucked away in room 119 at the Ocean County Administrative Building. It’s where real…

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Manchester Mayor Warns ASARCO Tresspasers Will be Prosecuted

by Phil Stilton, Toms River Magazine MANCHESTER-Growing up in Ocean County, we fondly called the abandoned ASARCO mineral mining operation, the Sarco Pit. It was where we hung out on weekends…

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Toms River, Berkeley Officials Successfully Lobby to Cut United Water Rate Hike by Half

by Phil Stilton TOMS RIVER-A proposed water rate hike by United Water, serving Berkeley and Toms River Townships was cut in half after local officials lobbied the Board of Public Utilities (BPU)…

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Widening Route 9 Not an Immediate Option Presented to Local Officials During NJTPA Planning Session

by Phil Stilton, Toms River Magazine TOMS RIVER-A meeting was held recently between state and local officials about future improvements to the Route 9 corridor through Toms River and Ocean County. …

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Sand Dollars Washing Ashore on Long Beach Island?

LONG BEACH ISLAND-Sand dollars have been reported washed ashore along Long Beach Island and Clean Ocean Action would like to educate beachgoers on the difference between live sand dollars and their skeletons. “Rumor…

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Community News- Page 460

Cross Toppled, Roadside Memorial for Jackson Teen Vandalized, Trampled

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

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

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

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

His smile wins hearts but Haze is still waiting for someone to choose him

Governor Christie Separates Himself from the Wack Pack at CNN Presidential Debate

OCT 30: Trick-or-Treating in Toms River Returns to "Traditional" Date

Images from Seaside Heights Wine on the Beach Festival

Brick Municipal Alliance Committee Hosts Golf Tournament

Jackson Liberty Marching Band Marches in Miss America Pageant Parade

PHOTOS: Berkeley Pride Day 2015

PHOTO: Garden State Philharmonic Caps Day of Wine and Sand on the Beach in Seaside Heights

Rain? No Problem at Seaside Heights Wine Festival's First Full Day

Dolphin Arena at Great Adventure Demolished

Beachwood Police, Firefighters Rescue Cat from Roof of Two-Story Home

Manatee Sightings Prompt Warning to Barnegat Bay Boaters

MS Dhoni Visit Highlights Diverse Community Outreach by Ocean County Sheriff's Department

Think FEMA Underpaid You After Sandy? Amato Says to Re-Open Claim

County Expects East Veterans Highway Project to Be Completed by Holidays

Seaside Heights Beaches Free After Labor Day

Inside an Ocean County Sheriff's Foreclosure Sale

Manchester Mayor Warns ASARCO Tresspasers Will be Prosecuted

Toms River, Berkeley Officials Successfully Lobby to Cut United Water Rate Hike by Half

Widening Route 9 Not an Immediate Option Presented to Local Officials During NJTPA Planning Session

Sand Dollars Washing Ashore on Long Beach Island?

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