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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…

Accident investigation closes portion of Route 70 in Lakewood

Authorities have closed a portion of Route 70 in Lakewood for an accident investigation Monday afternoon. The Lakewood Scoop reports that an elderly pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle…

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"Blowout tide" reported Monday afternoon

An Ocean County firefighter and photographer captured an image of a blowout tide scene in Mystic Island late Monday afternoon. Roman Isaryk headed to the Great Bay to capture the sunset when…

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Firefighters contend with light snow, icing at Toms River blaze

Firefighters battled a house fire in the downtown section of Toms River Tuesday morning, authorities said. The blaze broke out at 8 Park Street at 8:46 a.m., and arriving police and firefighters…

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Toms River Fire Department On Scene at Downtown Home Fire

TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Police Department is currently on the scene of a residential structure fire that broke out at 8:46 am. Police and Fire units responded to 8 Park Street as…

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Wind Advisory in effect for coastal areas tonight

A windy night is ahead, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Wind Advisory for the coastal areas along the Jersey Shore. In effect from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m., the…

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Man Arrested Pushing Stolen Baby Stroller in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD-On January 3rd at approximately 12:50 am, Sgt. Jason Pederson observed a male pushing a baby carriage west on Ocean Avenue. Knowing that, in the past, several baby strollers were stolen, he…

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Brick Police Announce New Youth Police Explorer Club

BRICK-The Brick Township Police Department and the Brick Township Police Athletic League have partnered up and are pleased to announce a new and exciting program aimed at our townships middle school youth.…

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Brick Township Awards Liquor License to Red Robin

BRICK-The township of Brick has awarded Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews a new liquor license for the amount of $550,000 for the franchise’s future location at 56 Chambers Bridge Road. The…

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New Playgrounds, Basketball Courts to be Built at Brick's Colorado Park

BRICK-The Brick Township Council approved a resolution to allow for much needed improvements at Colorado Park, located at the intersection of Colorado Avenue and Nebraska Avenue in the Herbertsville section of the…

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Man Rushed to Hospital After Crane Topples in Point Pleasant

POINT PLEASANT BEACH-One man was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune after a crane lifting a boat overturned last Monday. Photos by Barnegat Bay Island, NJ Facebook Page. …

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Duck Hunters Rescued in Little Egg Inlet on New Year's Eve

A duck hunting party required a lift by the United States Coast Guard on New Year’s eve in the waters of Little Egg Inlet. U.S Coast Guard vessel CG 25708 was…

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Two Ocean County Men See Record Fish Catches Surpassed in 2014

TRENTON-The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has certified two new fish into the state record book, ousting a Lakewood man who had held one of those records for the past year.…

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Patcong Valley Model Railroad Club 30th Annual Open House Train Show

Come to see highly detailed HO scale models of many different trains, operated on a large realistic model railroad thru beautiful scale scenery of Western PA and Eastern NY State. This is…

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Sarah Palin Exposes Double Standards by Liberal PETA in Open Letter to Peta

When former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin posted a photo of her son Trig standing on the family dog, Jill, the left-wing blogosphere and media had a field day with the photo. Jill…

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Arctic air arrives in the coming week

After well above average temperatures to end the week, Mother Nature will soon remind us that it’s still January, forecasters say. The descent into the brutal cold begins Monday, as a cold…

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Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity receives additional funding for Sandy repairs

An infusion of funding to the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity chapter will facilitate the repairs of a dozen homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy, the nonprofit organization announced. “We are pleased to announce…

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Hundreds Take the Icy Plunge into the Atlantic Ocean in Asbury Park

NJ.COM-Watch as hundreds take a New Year’s Day dip in the ocean at Asbury Park’s Convention Hall to help the Sons of Ireland raise money for various Monmouth County charities. (GoPro video…

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Thousands Attend Services for Slain NYPD Officer Wenjian Liu

Thousands turned out for a somber tribute to Officer Wenjian Liu. CBS2’s Weijia Jiang reports.…

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Mathis Bridge construction to begin this spring

Construction on the Thomas A. Mathis Bridge, the causeway that connects Toms River with the Barnegat Peninsula, will begin during the spring, state officials said. Announced last year, the work involves major…

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Ocean County Commemorates Final Battle of Revolution at Annual Reenactment

STAFFORD TWP-An affair that was cancelled in 2008 by the Stafford Historical Society due to financial troubles has been revitalized by Ocean County and its historian, Timothy Hart. Last week, the annual…

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Community News- Page 463

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

Accident investigation closes portion of Route 70 in Lakewood

"Blowout tide" reported Monday afternoon

Firefighters contend with light snow, icing at Toms River blaze

Toms River Fire Department On Scene at Downtown Home Fire

Wind Advisory in effect for coastal areas tonight

Man Arrested Pushing Stolen Baby Stroller in Lakewood

Brick Police Announce New Youth Police Explorer Club

Brick Township Awards Liquor License to Red Robin

New Playgrounds, Basketball Courts to be Built at Brick's Colorado Park

Man Rushed to Hospital After Crane Topples in Point Pleasant

Duck Hunters Rescued in Little Egg Inlet on New Year's Eve

Two Ocean County Men See Record Fish Catches Surpassed in 2014

Patcong Valley Model Railroad Club 30th Annual Open House Train Show

Sarah Palin Exposes Double Standards by Liberal PETA in Open Letter to Peta

Arctic air arrives in the coming week

Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity receives additional funding for Sandy repairs

Hundreds Take the Icy Plunge into the Atlantic Ocean in Asbury Park

Thousands Attend Services for Slain NYPD Officer Wenjian Liu

Mathis Bridge construction to begin this spring

Ocean County Commemorates Final Battle of Revolution at Annual Reenactment

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